more progress on the steering. got the steering box all back together and in the tractor. cleaned up the cam follower just like was mentioned in a cordless drill at the bench grinder. nice and easy. made a new foam gasket as well....
while the box was out i got the front up in the air and looked at the pivot points. mainly the 'king pin' arrangement either side. the left side sleeve was seized in the axle so it needed to be removed and freed up. what a difference now with everything working as it should. i didnt purchase/install the steering upgrade thrust bearing yet, i wanted to see just how good the steering was without it. it will probably happen down the road when i pull it down to do the cosmetics.
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