Help with drag link assy

vtmbz

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b7100, b5100
Oct 27, 2012
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lowell vt
When I rebuilt my b7100 steering box I had to detach the drag link assy.
I did that by sharp blows to the joint with a pair of hammers; it popped right off with no trouble.

Reinstalling the drag link, I used a socket and a c-clamp to pull things together but I wondered at the time if it was tight enough. Is there a better way? (That doesnt involve a 200.00 single use tool) Thanks!
 

vtmbz

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b7100, b5100
Oct 27, 2012
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lowell vt
Thanks Vic. I guess I didnt know how much pressure to put on the thing--after all it didnt just drop out in the first place....
 

kubotasam

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B2410, B7100dt, B7500,Woods BH750,Landpride 2660RFM, Tiller, B2781 Snowblower
Apr 26, 2010
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Alfred Maine
I have always just tightened the nut to pull the taper together.