Hey you hydraulics geeks, probably the metal people too.

Patrick

Patrick

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The stationary bushing for the steering ram on my mower is "sloppy"

This makes my lines wavy, and ain't nobody likes that.

There is no direct replacement part. I see some generic replacements that need measurements.
What do I need to know?
 
is this the rubber(or similar) bushing that mounts the steering rack to the mower?

you probably need ID OD and overall length if so, picture of affected pieces would help here and ID is really more important, you can fudge a bracket or shims for the OD if necessary.
 
shrpshtr325 said:
is this the rubber(or similar) bushing that mounts the steering rack to the mower?

you probably need ID OD and overall length if so, picture of affected pieces would help here and ID is really more important, you can fudge a bracket or shims for the OD if necessary.
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Pic! duh... maybe in a bit.

Thanks.

I was wondering if there is any type of "cone" kit, so I don't have to press it out.
Remembering doing one a long time ago. painful.
 
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im assuming the bushing in question is what this bolt circled in blue goes through?
 
Patrick said:
you assume correctly. imma gunna try to get a measurement
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Patrick said:
The stationary bushing for the steering ram on my mower is "sloppy"

This makes my lines wavy, and ain't nobody likes that.

There is no direct replacement part. I see some generic replacements that need measurements.
What do I need to know?
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If that is the bushing that is pressed into the steering cylinder, then OD absolutely is important. Personally, I would take the old one out if it taps out but it is probably pressed fit if you want the lazy man’s way to do it just pull the bolt, drop the cylinder a bit and peen the crap out of it with a centerpunch and then smash the bolt back through. It will be tight for a while, but not like new.
 
Patrick said:
you assume correctly. imma gunna try to get a measurement tomorrow.
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Yea your gonna have to see if it's press fit. But od and id are critical to remove the slop. Length is important but more as a maximum to ensure it fits. Material is also an important for this use case if it's a brass or bronze (likely) it's self lubricating. Rubber or hard plastic is also possible but imo unlikely since nvh is not a big deal on a mower.

P.s. if you have a big bench vise you can likely remove the bushing with relative ease
 
shrpshtr325 said:
Yea your gonna have to see if it's press fit. But od and id are critical to remove the slop. Length is important but more as a maximum to ensure it fits. Material is also an important for this use case if it's a brass or bronze (likely) it's self lubricating. Rubber or hard plastic is also possible but imo unlikely since nvh is not a big deal on a mower.

P.s. if you have a big bench vise you can likely remove the bushing with relative ease
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I don't want to crack open the hydraulics.
I'll get it out!
 
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