[jaynjeep]

Originally Posted by Gravel Road

A little progress this weekend.

Changed plans and decided to strip 'er down. Motor removed to get the loader off a little easier. It went pretty well with a few exceptions.

-Steering wheel removal. Man, I've been soaking this with Kroil for days and it still won't come off with a 3 jaw puller. The plastic center part of the wheel broke off, as I didn't realize how much plastic there was. Heat will melt out the plastic bushing below, and I need to see if they are available. I'm going to try some freeze spray on the stem first.

-Motor is HEAVY! Going to use this as an excuse to buy an engine picker to man handle it.

-Cracked frame under the engine. Not sure if this is common or not, but expect that it was due to hard usage with the loader. I'm really surprised that the frame isn't a little heavier.

-Bearings are very loose in the front wheels. Will need to mic and see if the bearings are shot or the wheels got worn out under heavy loads.

Since you already broke the plastic part of the wheel i'd just heat the hub.. heat and a puller will bring it right off.. the bushing underneath is readily available or I have been told a front wheel bearing works in it's place..
Hard loader use is likely what broke the frame.. IH never designed it to take that kind of use.. all the loaders were aftermarket.. weld it up and reinforce best you can.. it lasted this many years so a good repair and you will get many more!

Your progress is looking really good! Sure is fun working on these old beasts!