Most of the assemblies will come out with the removal of the four bolts on each side holding the steering assembly in place. Much easier splitting the assembly on the ground and reinstalling the entire thing back. Hard on the back working as you did. Also did you check the bushings on the turning bracket? Much easier to replace off the tractor. Grease is the key to keeping the steering working. The torn part of the old assembly probably rusted onto the outside and just ripped the sheet metal apart.
Just wondering...how does changing a head gasket reduce oil consumption? I cannot believe you fought like hell for access, to remove the front assembly with the wheels on. Just saying, if you want to educate!
It doesn’t lol. These do have a weak spot where the gasket bridges between the cylinder and the push rods which when it blows will cause excessive crankcase pressure and possibly slight oil consumption. But if he’s already changed the gasket once the consumption is more than likely worn rings 👍🏻
Heh - yep, it's most likely what hester781 said, that oil is making its way past the rings due to the increased crankcase pressure from the blown gasket. With the gasket replaced, this should stop the problem, for now. The great thing about fixing things myself is that I learn along the way! The next axle replacement will go smoother, lol
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Most of the assemblies will come out with the removal of the four bolts on each side holding the steering assembly in place. Much easier splitting the assembly on the ground and reinstalling the entire thing back. Hard on the back working as you did. Also did you check the bushings on the turning bracket? Much easier to replace off the tractor. Grease is the key to keeping the steering working. The torn part of the old assembly probably rusted onto the outside and just ripped the sheet metal apart.
Just wondering...how does changing a head gasket reduce oil consumption? I cannot believe you fought like hell for access, to remove the front assembly with the wheels on. Just saying, if you want to educate!
It doesn’t lol. These do have a weak spot where the gasket bridges between the cylinder and the push rods which when it blows will cause excessive crankcase pressure and possibly slight oil consumption. But if he’s already changed the gasket once the consumption is more than likely worn rings 👍🏻
Heh - yep, it's most likely what hester781 said, that oil is making its way past the rings due to the increased crankcase pressure from the blown gasket. With the gasket replaced, this should stop the problem, for now. The great thing about fixing things myself is that I learn along the way! The next axle replacement will go smoother, lol
Why not everyone what size tools you'll need,? Should have taken front tires off first!