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Old 07-27-2019, 03:27 PM
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I ordered the Ross steering upgrade and put it on. It was easy enough, .but all that "thrust bearing" does is acts like a wide washer. It is a bearing, but it is between a washer at the steering box and the washer and nylon lock nut that comes with it. It is not acting as a bearing, just as a spacer. Am I missing something?...
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How about a picture of this "upgrade kit" you bought..??

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My understanding is that it reduces the drag that would caused by tightening the nut.
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That kit consists of:
(1) Nice 605-V Thrust Ball Bearing
(1) Steel Washer
(1) NyLock Jam Nut

Kirk Engineering sells these, and they are a good kit.
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That kit consists of:
(1) Nice 605-V Thrust Ball Bearing
(1) Steel Washer
(1) NyLock Jam Nut

Kirk Engineering sells these, and they are a good kit.
So....what does it do?...if you install one you come to realize that the thrust bearing is just serving as a fat washer....it is not between any moving parts at all...it is not acting as a bearing....just takes up space on that bolt that it is on
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So....what does it do?.
See link......

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The kit should allow you to find the "sweet spot" a little easier. They help, I've done it to 3-4 around here, but by itself, they are not a miraculous upgrade if the rest of your steering system is badly worn.
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I tried one of them setups, I was not impressed.
I gave it away and installed power steering,---------- that impressed me.
It was and is, the single most rewarding modifications I have done to my
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is the set up I use.

It has been 10 years since I restored this 70. It is one of the more used tractors I own.
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