kthomas62 44 #1 Posted August 22 Good evening all! I have a 1988 414-8, and there is quite a bit of slop where the steering shaft goes throught the dash plate. I have an idea of how I want to fix it but was wondering if any of you have delt with the same issue and what you did to fix it. (See photos) TIA, Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,770 #2 Posted August 22 A similar bearing to what holds the front of the steering shaft can be installed there. 2 bolt flanged type. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,469 #3 Posted August 22 Does it have locking set screw on it if so loosen up the screw put some lube on and work it`s way up. This was from years of people pulling up to get off the tractor.Enjoy the ride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,395 #4 Posted August 22 This thread should be helpful. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,683 #5 Posted August 22 (edited) The hard part is getting the steering wheel off. Using the WH part you don't have to modify anything. just center it and drill two holes and bolt it to the bottom side. I had a good used one that I used on my 312-8. Edited August 22 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #6 Posted August 23 Thank you all, for your replies! I grately appreciate it! Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #7 Posted August 23 (edited) 12 hours ago, Lee1977 said: The hard part is getting the steering wheel off. Using the WH part you don't have to modify anything. just center it and drill two holes and bolt it to the bottom side. I had a good used one that I used on my 312-8. Lee. Thank you for this information! I can't see all the number on the 2 flange bearing, could you please give me the part number? Also, once the wheel is off, did you drop the shaft out the bottom? Thanks, Kevin Edited August 23 by kthomas62 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kthomas62 44 #8 Posted August 23 13 hours ago, 953 nut said: This thread should be helpful. Thank you and Thank you for your service to our country. Our oldest son is in the USN and stationed at Whidbey Island, WA! He is an aviation machinist mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,683 #9 Posted August 23 (edited) That bearing number is 6472 it the same bearing on the front of the lower steering shaft. I'm a Vietnam Veteran 1967-1968 I was a Communications Tec USS Jamestown. AGTR-3 Edited August 23 by Lee1977 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites