Ed, there is a true genius in someone applying logic and creativity in such a simple form. What a great idea! This is why I keep coming back to your channel. Always something to learn and apply. I really enjoy your channel and the work you do. I can see your work enhancing people's lives. Thanks again, Ed. Looking forward to your next video.
looks good, I'm looking forward to the 2nd video to see what you have in mind for the tractor. Several years ago I did the poor man's power steering to mine and it has worked wonderfully, but I'm always looking ideas for improvement.
If I had to guess, I’d say Part 2 will show how to install thrust bearings onto the steering spindles. Also possibly installing grease fittings onto the spindles if they don’t have them. If that’s the case, I suspect the steering wheel modification may not actually be necessary. Given the extra weight of the front end, Part 2 will definitely help decrease the effort necessary to steer, but also lengthen the life of the parts involved since there’s a lot more friction involved with that extra weight.
Sorry, no. Part 2 takes an unorthodox approach. Basically, it is the steering parts design that is faulty, altering the parts will provide near power steering performance. The kingpins (the vertical shaft) are much more critical to steerability than the spindle (the horizontal shaft). Many of the modern lawn tractors have these 2 components made into a single part. However your ideas are excellent. I have seen thrust bearing kits. Also, keep in mind that many modern lawn tractors use plastic bushings for the kingpin and spindle.
Ed, there is a true genius in someone applying logic and creativity in such a simple form. What a great idea! This is why I keep coming back to your channel. Always something to learn and apply. I really enjoy your channel and the work you do. I can see your work enhancing people's lives. Thanks again, Ed. Looking forward to your next video.
Glad it was helpful!
looks good, I'm looking forward to the 2nd video to see what you have in mind for the tractor. Several years ago I did the poor man's power steering to mine and it has worked wonderfully, but I'm always looking ideas for improvement.
Thanks 👍
If I had to guess, I’d say Part 2 will show how to install thrust bearings onto the steering spindles. Also possibly installing grease fittings onto the spindles if they don’t have them.
If that’s the case, I suspect the steering wheel modification may not actually be necessary.
Given the extra weight of the front end, Part 2 will definitely help decrease the effort necessary to steer, but also lengthen the life of the parts involved since there’s a lot more friction involved with that extra weight.
Sorry, no. Part 2 takes an unorthodox approach. Basically, it is the steering parts design that is faulty, altering the parts will provide near power steering performance. The kingpins (the vertical shaft) are much more critical to steerability than the spindle (the horizontal shaft). Many of the modern lawn tractors have these 2 components made into a single part.
However your ideas are excellent. I have seen thrust bearing kits. Also, keep in mind that many modern lawn tractors use plastic bushings for the kingpin and spindle.
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Thx. I’ll be watching for Part 2!🔧👍
I guess I had the nomenclature wrong. I thought the vertical was the spindle.