The steering column wiggled a bit, and was ultra annoying. This tractor used the IH designed column support bracket. I retrofitted to the later CCC engineered clamp style column support bracket from an 1810:
Obviously, the clamp style is a lot more substantial, and supports the steering column.
Also, I'm replacing the steering wheel due to several chemical stains. While the wheel is off, a new MTD upper column seal was installed after the upper column bushing was greased.
lso replaced at this time was the original maintenance minder, which I have never cared for at all. I had a nice proper later CCC hour meter on the shelf. Also, the rubber ring around the column was replaced with a nice original. More to come...