About 10 days ago I posted a thread looking for parts to rebuild the steering on an 80s model JD 850 tractor. I was able to find my old thread, but for reasons I don't understand, it will not let me add a reply now:
https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ttalk&th=2072802
The wise people here pointed me to a JD Parts Catalog, where the parts were listed as available, with prices, etc. This being the steering column in question:
https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/70311/referrer/navigation/pgId/213856445
To order, you have to choose a local dealer, which I did, and completed the order 10 days ago. Having heard nothing, I called today. They found the order, then said they can only get 1 of the 10 parts I ordered thru their website. Was told the rest are obsolete.
If anyone's interested, I ordered these from diagram: #2,#7,#8,#11,#15,#19,#20. I also order a seal and packing/gasket for the steering arm. The only part they can get is the bearing (#11) which IS the most crucial, I need two of them. They say they are enroute. We'll see.
So, I believe I'm back to seeking salvage, or third party sellers. A company called Hoye was suggested, any other likely suppliers?
Appreciate your patience, as you can see I don't know my way around here very well.
https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ttalk&th=2072802
The wise people here pointed me to a JD Parts Catalog, where the parts were listed as available, with prices, etc. This being the steering column in question:
https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/70311/referrer/navigation/pgId/213856445
To order, you have to choose a local dealer, which I did, and completed the order 10 days ago. Having heard nothing, I called today. They found the order, then said they can only get 1 of the 10 parts I ordered thru their website. Was told the rest are obsolete.
If anyone's interested, I ordered these from diagram: #2,#7,#8,#11,#15,#19,#20. I also order a seal and packing/gasket for the steering arm. The only part they can get is the bearing (#11) which IS the most crucial, I need two of them. They say they are enroute. We'll see.
So, I believe I'm back to seeking salvage, or third party sellers. A company called Hoye was suggested, any other likely suppliers?
Appreciate your patience, as you can see I don't know my way around here very well.