Need help finding a part

[bobcat2]

Hello all,

Was wondering if anyone knew where I could find Sears # 4766H (bearing) or equivalent, or the dimensions?

It's the lower bushing for the steering shaft. McMaster and Carr sell bushings, but I'm not sure if it is tapered since there is no set screw holding it in. I'd like to know if I can find a replacement before I try to beat the old one out. I guess worse case scenario is I can measure the O.D. of the steering shaft and the I.D. of the shaft tube and see if I can find it.

Thanks,
bobcat2

 

[KennyP]

If the shaft comes out easily, put it in from the top and use it to bump the bearing/bushing out the bottom. I don't have a clue what size that would be.

 

[bobcat2]

That was my thought, but I actually had issues getting the shaft through the top bushing, I had to sand/grease it. I don't think I'll have the wiggle room to work around the bottom bushing. I'm thinking I have a section of ground rod or all thread that may work.