Steering block rebuilt

[cleat 6,796]

I have rebuilt all of my 520's steering blocks with non gear reduction steering.

This should work on most Wheel Horses.

 

I clamp the block into a drill press and drill out both holes to 7/8" then press in 7/8" x 3/4" brass bushings. I used bushings that were 3/4" long.

Then cut and file to fit flush.

Drill a small hole through the bushing for the grease fitting.

3/4" centers of bushings then reamed or carefully filed to fit steering shafts perfectly (after pressing in bushings the center hole gets slightly reduced).

 

You now have a steering block that is better than new.

 

[Tankman 3,520]

Now that looks great! Seems you have lots of time on your hands? 

Great looking herd!

 

Do you think a reamer would work? Perhaps an adjustable?

[cleat 6,796]

I use a 3/4" reamer to finish the inside of the bushings after they are installed.

 

This block was rebuilt last winter.

 

I work between 50 and 60 hours a week as a Millwright at a chemical plant plus spend lots of time with my great wife and 10 year old daughter.

 

However, I still find the time to play with my horses.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

That is a Dandy upgrade!

Thanks for the photos.