Re: [MV] Mule steering problem.

From: jonathon (jemery@execpc.com)
Date: Tue Mar 13 2001 - 20:23:29 PST


>Listen up, mule skinners!

I guess I'm one of them?

>I'm completely buffaloed by this one. I have a mule that I recently restored
>for a friend. Has a bad "catch" in steering when you turn to the right. But
>only when you're backing up. With the wheels off the ground or going forward
>it don't happen. I can't find where anything is binding , bent, or broken. I
>figure if it was it would do it always, not just in reverse.
>HELP!!!!!!

Could you define "catch" alittle bit?

Could it be a U joint problem? If those Bendix joints are worn bad they can
do really strange things under load when turning. Are they new joints or
did you check the rotational play in the balls?

je



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