I've recently joined the "Site" but I have a long history with International Harvester, and the Cub Cadets they produced, as well as the newer Cub Cadets produced by whoever is making them now??? I worked many years, in the IH Louisville Foundry, up till they closed. I've been buying, using, restoring, hording, Cadets since the late 60's / early 70's. I'm not really sure how many I have, but they range from "Pan seats" and detachable fender, narrow frames, cast iron grills, 7, 8, 10 12, 14, etc. singles, and twins up to 26 h.p. Kohlers, all the way up to my Wifes SLT1550, and the new Zero Turn, purchased last year. I have never thrown out anything that could be repaired (well maybe a rotten deckpan, or two) and I'm on a first name basis with the local dealerships. I'm getting to the point where I fix em when I have too, but I'll still drag one home if I run a crossed one for a good price, or free. Enough rambling for now. Tractor Bob's Two Mile Place, is my unofficial logo. Thanks for having me.
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Bob H Southern Indiana
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Welcome Bob. We are glad to have you with us.
My Delima??? Our C.C. SLT 1550 is being "winterized" and getting it ready for next year's duty. When I backed it into the shop, I noticed that the front wheels were going crazy. (turning IN drastically, while backing up, and straightening when going forward)
Here's what I've done so far: Replaced the steering shaft bushing, and gear, at the bottom. Replaced the steering radial gear, bushings, and tie rod ends. Shimmed the front axle at the crossmember.
It still does the same thing as before, just not as bad. What am I doing wrong, or are they just meant to be this way??? I've never noticed it before>
Here's what I've done so far: Replaced the steering shaft bushing, and gear, at the bottom. Replaced the steering radial gear, bushings, and tie rod ends. Shimmed the front axle at the crossmember.
It still does the same thing as before, just not as bad. What am I doing wrong, or are they just meant to be this way??? I've never noticed it before>
Have you checked the bearings in the front wheels?
They were also replaced, I just failed to mention it. I'm starting to suspect the tie rods, with all the bends, but they should remain constant length from end to end, I would think???
Update on the SLT1550 Steering problem: Cut the "drag links" off, at the rear, where they flattened out with the hole for the plastic bushing, and threaded the rods 3/8"-28. Added a 3/8" "Heim joint" to each one, and "hand fit" them to the studs on the Radial gear assembly. I believe my steering problem, is fixed now / for good.
Bob, WELCOME!
