Alex Avery wrote:
> 1. We tightened the steering box until there was almost no play in the
> steering-- But this has increased steering effort
This may be to tight if there is no grease in the box.
> 2. We looked but didn't see any zirc/grease nipples on the steering
> box--How does one lubricate the steering box.
No grease zerks. There is a plastic plug on top of the box. It either has a
square drive plug in it either the size of a 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive ratchet.
Unscrew it and put 90 wt. gear lube in there. Drain out the old stuff first.
There should be a small plug in the side of the box unless you have a newer
model. Use regular grease on the idler box on the other side of the frame.
> 3. Will lubricating the steering box ease steering effort without having to
> increase steering play, or do we need to live with more steering play?
Wait until you put fresh gear lube in there to decide. You may have a dry box
and the lube should help.
Bob
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