I have an old 1971 Ford 2000 3 cyl diesel tractor that the RH spindle woodruff key is worn out--been that way since I've owed it (almost 22 years)
Didn't want to jump on fixing it to fast![Biggrin :grin: :grin:]()
Anyhow ordered a new spindle off ebay, it fit good, except the key is clocked out of position so far there is no way to adjust the tie rods to compensate. Probably won't get a refund
Anyhow ordered another from a tractor place-hopefully it will be right.
I would try welding the keyway and...
Ford Tractor Spindle
Didn't want to jump on fixing it to fast

Anyhow ordered a new spindle off ebay, it fit good, except the key is clocked out of position so far there is no way to adjust the tie rods to compensate. Probably won't get a refund

I would try welding the keyway and...
Ford Tractor Spindle