Bronco 14 hp

[Mark siebenaler 88]

My steering seams to be skipping when I turn it hard all the way to the left.  nothing 

Seams to be broken . I'm wondering if there is anything that could  be tightened 

Up there is some up and down play in the steering shaft  .

 

[ri702bill 8,335]

Look for a sheared roll pin at the lower steering (if not welded) and the fan gear on the lower shaft. A fairly common problem....

[Pullstart 62,911]

The shaft with the fan gear that rides under the engine can be shimmed closer to the steering shaft.  That should help tighten it up.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,046]

Illustration of parts list may help

https://www.partstree.com/models/1-0422-toro-bronco-14-lawn-tractor-1972/front-axle-and-steering-5/

[squonk 41,155]

Steering block wallowed out. #5-25 in the diagram.

 

[daveoman1966 3,752]

Common issue.  Get under the tractor and shim the lower steering rod like this:  For the up/down of the steering column, (1) open the hood (2) loosen the 3/4" ID collar on the column and (3) move it up to be tight against the dash housing.   Put some grease in there too. 

 

[peter lena 8,634]

@daveoman1966   are you suggesting  , grease and shims ?  just horsing around . thats like ground zero for me . love to IMPROVE ON INTENDED , FUNCTION .  good basic call , pete

[peter lena 8,634]

@Pullstart  you know that  !  the repetitive  failure of a set up is your track for  eliminating it  , and its more often than not , the detail in its functional set up ! regularly  washer / shim up a connection point , enhance lubrication . usually at that point , i,m in the  WHAT IF STAGE .  between you and  @daveoman1966  , you might be on to something , grease slick , pete 

[Mark siebenaler 88]

Got it thanks and especially grease slick Pete.