tallen4392 69 #1 Posted February 8, 2021 How can you tighten the frt end on this is there a bushing in there to replace ?? IMG_0930.MOV 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #2 Posted February 8, 2021 You can drill out the axle and add a bushing. Most likely the pin that holds the axle in is either very worn out or the mounting plate has broken off the pin # 5-04 in pic https://www.partstree.com/models/61-16ks02-c-160-toro-lawn-tractor-1976/5-000-front-axle-and-steering-3/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #3 Posted February 8, 2021 Is the axle removable ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #4 Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) I can't see your video but this is what I did to one of my Chargers. Made a new pivot pin and drilled out the axles to 7/8" then pressed in two sleeve bearings from Mcmaster. . In my case the front hole in the frame the pin rides in was also wallowed out so I welded a plate over it with a true 3/4' hole and I made my replacement pivot pin a bit longer to fit in it. Edited February 8, 2021 by pfrederi 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #5 Posted February 8, 2021 So is the frt axle made so it can be removed from the tractor or is it made to stay in place I am just trying to figure out the easiest way to fix this don't have a welder I guess I could just use it like it is if it is to much work to take the play out of it. . see. video above Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #6 Posted February 8, 2021 Can't play your video. the back end of the pivot pin has a plate welded to it. Near the top of the plate is a small bolt. Take it out and remove the snap ring from the front of the pivot pin and you can push the pin out to the rear and drop the axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #7 Posted February 8, 2021 Ok so should there be some play in it or should it be solid ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,169 #8 Posted February 8, 2021 Should be a little play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #9 Posted February 9, 2021 I just went out there and jacked up the frt of the machine and pumped some grease in it took up some of the play maybe it will be ok until the springtime I only use it for pushing snow it would seem to me there should be some amount of play in it also but just how much is too much to worry about .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #10 Posted February 13, 2021 So where to start do I take the whole thing apart or should I just find a new pin and replace that to start with what is the most common part to wear out and cause the back and forth play in the front axle any ideas whould be appreciated .. I am hoping it could be a quick fix .. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,771 #11 Posted February 13, 2021 To some extent you won’t know till you take it apart. However it’s not to big a job, so to start get a new pin and maybe some washers to take up any slack in front or behind it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallen4392 69 #12 Posted February 25, 2021 Will that pin and plate in the above pic fit my charger are they pretty much the same for most before I order one I’ll have to look around for some washers with a hole that big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #13 Posted February 25, 2021 WH #6216 was used on virtually all WHs up through at least the 300/400 series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
