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FJF 050 Baker fork lift steering

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Scott

08-25-2003 19:31:46




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I just got an old baker fork lift (5000 lb LP gas, Model FJF 050 - came over on the ark! In it's previous life, someone replaced the tie rod ends and in order to get the steering pivot arm off to do that work, they torched off the nut and the threaded part of the 1 1/4" shaft that holds the heavy cast steering pivot on the pivot shaft. Basically, the only thing holding the steering pivot on the pivot pin is gravity. I've tried to drill through the remaining 3/4" of shaft that's sticking up so I could put a pin through it with a cobalt bit - no dice, the bit just spun and spun - it's hard!. The remaining part of the shaft is not anywhere near round enough to put a die around, and probably too hard for me to thread it with the stuff I have. I think I need a new pivot shaft. I called around a bit to some forklift houses, and the parts guys just wished me luck. OK, I'm getting to the questions. Is there another way to fix this? Can I have a welder weld a stud onto the remaining part of the shaft so I have sonmething to put a nut on? My little brother can turn me a pin and put it in the "easy bake oven" to harden it some - If I go this route, how do I get the old pin out - it's not obvious to me. Anyone have any other ideas? Anyone know where I can get a manual for this thing? Anyone know a yard that has used parts? Thanks for bearing with all my questions!

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Big Mike

08-27-2003 13:39:54




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 Re: FJF 050 Baker fork lift steering in reply to Scott , 08-25-2003 19:31:46  
Alot of forklifts used needle bearings in the piviot hence the hardness of the shaftno way are you gonna drill it or thread.If its not sloppy you might consider welding a flat washer on top.If its sloppy I would have your brother turn up a new pin and remove the neddle bearing (its most likley trashed any way) If the hole is good after removing bearing turn brass bushing for it.If the hole is messed up you will need to bore it till it cleans up.You most likley already have a grease fitting to grease this area if not drill and tap one in the best spot either the pin or the piviot.As to removing I would guess it is plug welded from the side look it over carefully and you will most likely find the weld.You can try drilling it out might work or might not.Or find someone with an arc gouging attatchment (carbon arc)they don`t care how hard the metal is....Big Mike

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