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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 05:37 PM
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Steering shaft

Should there be any play where the pin is in hole in knuckle.
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Old Jun 28, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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Mine did and some guys on the Cummins Forum site sourced some nylon bushings that tap into that space eliminating the slop. You then tighten a hose clamp around the area to keep them from wiggling out. I'll try and find the article. They can be had at Graingers with the right part #.
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 06:37 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Danderson
Mine did and some guys on the Cummins Forum site sourced some nylon bushings that tap into that space eliminating the slop. You then tighten a hose clamp around the area to keep them from wiggling out. I'll try and find the article. They can be had at Graingers with the right part #.
any luck finding the article.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 03:09 PM
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No I sure haven't. I'll try again.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 05:09 PM
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Well,no luck. I do have a couple I can spare. PM me your address and I'l mail you a couple.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 07:12 PM
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If you would, please give the dimensions of the nylon bushings.
With that info should be able to source them at either Grainger or McMaster Carr.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 07:36 PM
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Bushings

The bushings I saw and read about were nothing more than 3/8 ID nylon tube , sourced at local Ace Hardware . Cut to proper length and install a hose clamp or large cable tie to keep them installed in place . Pretty simple fix that works
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 08:01 PM
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Simple (and cheap) is great. Thanks.
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