IB torque tube shroud removal
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Topic: IB torque tube shroud removal
Posted By: Freewheeling
Subject: IB torque tube shroud removal
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:10am
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I need to remove the shroud that covers the torque tube in order to both remove some dents and also remove and replace the battery-to-starter cable. It appears the steering gear box bolts must be removed for the the shroud to be tilted forward from the steering column support. That would allow clearance for cable removal and replacment. However, to remove the shroud completely appears to require removing the steering wheel and the steering arm from the end of the gear box shaft. Since the shaft protrudes 4-5" the shroud wuld have to be spread to clear. This is hindered by the tube the throttle linkage for the foot feed passes through. On my machine this tube is brazed to the shround on the right side and also has brazing on the left side although it is not holding to the shroud. This will prevent the shroud from being spread enough to clear the shaft without bending the crap out of it. There is a cotter pin on the left side of the shaft that goes the tube so I don't see a need for the brazing on that side. The previous owners of this tractor did all kinds of wierd mods and cobble jobs so the brazing may not be factory. I'd appreciate any insight from you IB owners.
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2024 at 12:40pm
did you remove the gas tank ? That is step one... Steering wheel needs to come off also.. I dont remember a problem with the throttle rod tube... but your right, a lot of bending and twisting to finally get it off... Then you remove the steering gear box.
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Posted By: Freewheeling
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2024 at 6:01am
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I have the tank off and all the screws holding the shroud including the braces at the top of the shroud. Is the throttle rod brazed to the shroud on the left side on your tractor? I have feeling it has a washer and cotter pin or something similar. Thanks.
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2024 at 3:28pm
my tractor has a steel bushing brazed to the sheetmetal on each side .. Only sticks out 1/16 inch past the sheet metal. The rod goes thru the bushings and has a cotter pin on each end.
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Posted By: Freewheeling
Date Posted: 20 Jul 2024 at 5:55am
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Thanks Steve. Yup, that's the same as mine.
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