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Originally Posted by Zach17
Hi,
So, i have an old Cadet 123 and need to replace the steering column. Obviously, I would like to spend as little money as possible. I don't really use this tractor because of the steering, and i have another tractor for mowing our lawn. I plan to eventually put a bucket loader on her, but the steering should come first.
I really have no idea where to start, and anyone who can tell me where to order a new steering column (as long as it works and looks like it will continue to work, doesn't have top be 100% perfect, but at least 75-80%, with all parts included) would be a huge help.
Also, from anyone who has done this, or similar projects, how hard is it to do? Would i get it done between myself and some family and friends with a pretty good knowledge of machinery, or would i need to go to a professional mechanic, and if it did, about how much is the cost (an average estimate, not perfect, of course).
Thanks to anyone who could help me with this!
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Zach, welcome to OCC. What makes you think you need the whole steering column? What really is bad, does the shaft feel loose? (The shaft runs down inside the tube) Could the tube just be loose on the bottom where it attaches to the frame?
Could you get some pictures of what you think is wrong for us?
Also, if you have basic skills, know how to put things back together as you took them apart, you'll be fine on your own. Check out the tec. portion of the website and download the service manual.
Let us know if you need more help, these folks are wizards with these tractors.