63 Landlord steering slips

[Guest]

Hey people. I'm a newbee to this site & I think I'm in love. Wow...this is great!! I'm dealing with a problem turning left with my 1963 Landlord 314. The gears jump teeth but only turning left. My first idea was to look at the gears and from what I can see they don't look too bad. My suspicion is that the bushings are worn in the steering column tube allowing the gears to unmesh. Does this make sense to you? If so are they available or will I have to have them made? Also, the previous owner had a stick installed to stop the rear pulley when shifting gears (lol). What size belt is supposed to be on there to give me back my clutch operation?

[DaveL]

You may be right about the bushings, but also check the "universal joint" which is nothing more than a block thatconnects with hex cap screws. If theis is too loose then the whole mechanisim wobbles. The keyway in one of the gear assemblys may be worn and especially check the steering arm assy. All of these can cause the same problem. The old # for the bushing is 157077. Years ago I had the same problem, turned out to be the worn u-joint area.Your belt # is 154273 good luck and welcome!!!.

[DaveL]

I believe you also need to center the gears with the tires pointing straight ahead.

[tej]

I'd go with Jeff's suggestion and also check the gear lash. The gears maybe two far apart and thus able to slip. The small gear is on an eccentric shaft with a setscrew holding it in place. Loosen the setscrew and adjust by turning the shaft. On the clutch issue the transaxle pulley will stop if the clutch is properly adjusted. Make sure the brake does not stop the full travel of the clutch disengaging. You may have to adjust the brake to make the clutch work right. Tim