TractorChild97 158 #1 Posted January 7, 2022 I need a bronze bushing. Not sure what size to get. Thanks for any help! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,187 #2 Posted January 7, 2022 All of the round stock involved in steering is 3/4" OD. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TractorChild97 158 #3 Posted January 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: All of the round stock involved in steering is 3/4" OD. So i need a 3/4 ID bushing. What about OD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,183 #4 Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) I've never worked on this part of a Wheel Horse, but I don't think they came from the factory with a bushing there. You can probably find a 3/4" ID bushing in the small parts section of your local hardware store. Get one and drill/ream the hole in part #28 to match whatever the OD of the bushing is. Since there are gears involved here, you will want to make sure you don't move the center of the hole when you enlarge it to fit the bushing. Edited January 7, 2022 by 8ntruck 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #5 Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, TractorChild97 said: Not sure what size to get Why not get the correct one for the machine? That highlighted round item with the number off the screen shot is the bushing you need. Edited January 7, 2022 by Jeff-C175 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
76c12091520h 3,687 #6 Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: I've never worked on this part of a Wheel Horse, but I don't think they came from the factory with a bushing there. You can probably find a 3/4" ID bushing in the small parts section of your local hardware store. Get one and drill/ream the hole in part #28 to match whatever the OD of the bushing is. Since there are gears involved here, you will want to make sure you don't move the center of the hole when you enlarge it to fit the bushing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #7 Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: Since there are gears involved here, you will want to make sure you don't move the center of the hole when you enlarge it to fit the bushing. In general I would agree with that, but I don't think those steering gears would really notice unless it was REALLY REALLY off. There's a way to make adjustments by using shims, so if they're off a tad, might just need a shim added. No precision there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grinchsr 634 #8 Posted January 7, 2022 Toro part number is 6397. NOT CHEAP 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,878 #9 Posted January 7, 2022 @TractorChild97 your local h/w store probably has that in the small pull out drawer section , get the specs on that bushing and match one up , use a good chassis grease, LUCAS on that , and all related moving parts , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,492 #10 Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 3/4 X 7/8 the way it looks. Should be in the Hillman drawers at hardware stores but luck of the draw. May have to trim to length. McMaster has a nice selection as well. One resto I put a zerk there just for Mr Lena. Edited January 7, 2022 by WHX?? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,706 #11 Posted January 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, WHX?? said: One resto I put a zerk there just for Mr Lena. It’s the least one could do in appreciation of his stalwart efforts to keep this place friction free. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,174 #12 Posted January 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, WHX?? said: 3/4 X 7/8 the way it looks. I agree with @WHX?? on the 3/4x7/8 .... I had one so wallowed out/oval shaped that the 7/8 diameter would/nt cover - so I took it out to 1" (they do make them with thicker OD walls) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
