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05-04-2012, 03:29 PM
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104 - showing her age - part 2
Since I bought the 104 to be a working tractor, not a showpiece; and since my wife doesn't want me spending a fortune on it, I've 'lived with what I bought', sorta.
Anyway, the 104 has a bit of play in the steering. As I noted in the other post, she's done fine last Fall and this Spring, but while I'm taking the measure of repairs (wires, and all that, see previous post) I might as well think forward to the steering issue. Since I'm no good at video I've included 2 photos indicating the range the steering wheel turns from right to left, before the wheels turn. Photo #1 (finger on right side of picture) and I can go almost 1/4 full turn to the left before the front wheels start to turn (finger on left side of picture). Note that I am "turning" clockwise" to indicate the 1/4 the diameter of the circle that represents the play in the wheel. I suspect this has been discussed before but I don't know enough terminology to search properly. I don't know if this is a steering wheel and related parts issue, or a front end/wheel issue. I'd be delighted to have comments regarding various pieces-parts I should wiggle or hammer on, and stare at blankly, in an attempt to learn how much this is likely to hurt me if I decide to engage in a repair job. As always, thanks to all. This is a great forum and I enjoy reading about everyone's Cubs, gardens, etc. Conig 
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05-04-2012, 06:31 PM
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There is a fine thread 1/2" pin inside the steering box. When you take it apart, you will recognize it.
The pin will have 2 flats worn on it from 40 years of use. Simply grind the taper on the pin back to shape, and 90% of the 1/4 turn of play will be gone. How about that!!, 0 dollars invested!!, that will keep you on good terms with the wife!!
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05-04-2012, 06:45 PM
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Future help.....I like the narrow tires on the front of my cubs or the tri ribs if you have wide rims. The lesser surface area of the tire against the ground equates to lesss friction and makes for easier steering. Though I don't believe that will prevent all the wear on the steering column and unit, it does ease the turning of a cub.
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05-04-2012, 10:13 PM
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CC123 - photos don't show it but I have tri-ribs on the front. Thanks for confirming that they are a good t fit.
CP -thank you for the detailed description. One of these days I'll poke through the book, pretend I understand it, bust a couple of knuckles trying to figure out where the steering box is, and how to take it apart, and then I'll grind that piece down to the size of a fingernail trying to get it to taper properly. On second thought, I'll wait until winter when I don't need to scalp the lawn on a weekly basis. Seriously, I do appreciate the replies - been lucky with the cub so far, and always enjoy reading what folks who know more than I do have to suggest. Cheers all. Conig
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05-05-2012, 02:13 AM
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