steering rod

Nicholas C · Jun 9, 2022

Hi everyone. On my 1939 JD-H tractor, I'll call it the steering rod, it goes from the steering wheel to the front of the tractor, it passes through a tower and it's somewhat sloppy. It can wobble a little bit. Doesn't seem to affect the steering though. I looked at some schematics of this area and didn't see any shims of some type, to tighten it up some. Is what I'm describing normal?? Many thanks, Nicholas C.

Mike(NEOhio) · Jun 9, 2022

Take off the nose piece. There's a cap with two bolts and shims to adjust the tapered roller bearings. The top cap allows access to an eccentric bushing to adjust the worm gear mesh. You really need a service manual.

HFP · Jun 9, 2022

If I'm reading your post correctly I believe you are talking about where the steering shaft goes through the pedestal. If you look close there is a bushing in the drawing in parts book (key 13). It is H278R and is available from various sources.

Nicholas C · Jun 9, 2022

Yes, that is it. I do have a parts book and will look again. Thank you.

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