dmoore 947 #1 Posted February 13 Anyone know if these steering link pins are anywhere to be had? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,148 #2 Posted February 13 I’ve seen reproduction ones on eBay. But none right know. I’ll send you a pm later this evening. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,573 #3 Posted February 14 @SMITTY Used to make and sell these. Not sure if he is still doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #4 Posted February 14 Thanks, Looks like his last visit to the site was June 2022. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #5 Posted February 15 Found this on Youtube... https://images.app.goo.gl/8X29CvGMA6KBwroCA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,272 #6 Posted February 15 11 hours ago, dmoore said: Found this on Youtube... https://images.app.goo.gl/8X29CvGMA6KBwroCA Never really thought too much about the split orientation of a pin but he specifically discusses how the pin split should be placed in the hole. Then, the pin is inserted into the pieces so the rotational forces of the block can actually squeeze the split in the pin closed if enough force is applied. The split of the pin orientated 90 deg either direction from how it was done in the video will prevent the possibility of the split being squeezed closed. But maybe, it's the closing of the split that will absorb some of the forces instead of wearing the parts??? Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #7 Posted February 15 I don't see how enough force would be present to make any difference in this application. Mine has actually been drilled out and tapped with a bolt being used rather than the roll pin. Sure would like to find 2 of those pins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,272 #8 Posted February 15 Are those steering pins themselves worn or is it the steel pieces that are worn? or both? The holes in the steel can be drilled and bronze bushings used to take up the slop. If you drill them so the bronze goes in tight is also squishes the hole closed too. Then the original pins can be spun down to fit if they're not worn too much to begin with. That could be done carefully with a file. @MikesRJ did a complete thorough thread (a long time ago) documenting EVERYTHING he did on a full blown RJ-58 restore. Maybe you can find the thread if it didn't get wiped out when the forum moved. Tons of good information on every aspect of those tractors. There will definitely be enough forces involved to pinch those pin slots closed on that steering block, otherwise nothing would ever wear out in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #9 Posted February 15 The pins seem to be worn more than tye flat bar. I believe I did see @mikesrj thread. May have to revisit. Thanks Wallfish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 555 #10 Posted February 15 The thread write-up is located here: http://www.mywheelhorse.com/modules.php?name=docs2&do=show_doc&id=2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #11 Posted February 15 Mike I looked through your thread but couldn't find page concerning that. Looks like pics are gone as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 555 #12 Posted February 15 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dmoore said: Mike I looked through your thread but couldn't find page concerning that. Looks like pics are gone as well? Long story short I heated the piss out of the shaft and drove the old pin out. Chucked both shaft and block in a vice and drilled an oversize hole and used a larger spring pin. Too long ago to remember dimensions though. As for the pins, I had a local machine shop turn a pair for me. Edited February 15 by MikesRJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmoore 947 #13 Posted February 15 Gotcha, I have a shop here..if he can't remake them they can't be remade! Looks like someone drilled and tapped my block to utilize a bolt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
