I'm expecting some driveline parts to show up, so today seemed like a good day to get the drive shaft out. The pin pusher worked good but I definitely need to up grade the pusher bolt to have a hardened end. Chewed the end up.
Good time to pull the steering box and do that too. I was surprised how good a shape it was in, because it was loose and flopping around. I had to machine the follower to get the flat spots out. I was a little surprised how easy it was to machine, but I guess it's lasted forty five years. I had read on a thread here about checking the pivot plate for flatness. HOLY was that thing warped!! About fifteen minutes of fiddling under the press and it was all good. Great tip and thanks to whoever that was. Set up was quick and easy on the bench. I'm impressed with how easy this cub is to work on. Reminds of the old days when machinery was built to be serviced and repaired rather than replaced.
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