Tightened up the steering

[Al C. 1,428]

I replaced the steering wheel / fan gear mount on my Wheel Horse SK-486 today.  The old mount had wallowed out horizontally over time creating slack in the steering wheel.  The new mount cuts out about two inches of left-right play.  I would never have guessed that little bit of wear would account for so much play!

 

Edited August 27, 2022 by Al C.

[ri702bill 8,511]

An upper bushing machined and press into the top of the lower steering block makes a HUGE difference... and the added undercuts on the shaft to hold grease...

[Al C. 1,428]

Wow!!!!  Great solution!  I wish it wasn’t  just a little bit beyond my grade level.  Nice work!