[Vrobert]

Spent another weekend playing with the 149. Removed the axle pin and spindle king-pins. As you can see they are worn. I replaced the axle pin with a 3/4" grade 5 bolt so I could tighten the "C" channel. Replaced a few rod ends and re-installed my rebuilt Ross steering box.

The hydro-speed adjust plates were stuck so I removed them, cleaned and lubed the split nylon bushing that joins them, and wire wheeled the rusty bits. Now the speed lever is nice and smooth and pressing the brake glides it right into neutral. Forgot to snap a pic of the bushing but I found a similar pic.