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#56253 02/09/2006 6:00 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 | I was told I'd have to bend my pitman arm back toward the frame after I moved the steering box 1 3/4" out to accomadate the V8. I removed the nut and lock washer holding the pitman arm to the box but it won't come off. I'm afraid to drive the pitman arm off with a hammer because I'm afraid I'l break it.I'm afraid to use heat in case there is a seal inside that might melt.It's stuck on good, any suggestions?(I haven't moved the box yet) | | |
#56254 02/09/2006 6:04 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Go to your local auto parts store. They should have a pitman arm puller for cheap. It will pop right off.
I think the puller was under $20...US
As far as bending the arm...hmm...I am no expert, but bending any steering component sounds odd. There should be a way to do it with out bending the arm? | | |
#56255 02/09/2006 6:10 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | KillerKnight,
A puller would be the easiest way to get the pitman arm off.
I actually think you could heat it and bend it on the rig if you wanted to. The pitman arm is forged steel, if you broke it driving it off you need to join the League of Superheroes.
I would remove the arm and move the box. I would stick the arm back on after moving and see if you truly need to bend it.
This side to side issue isn't a critical dimensions in the world of steering geometry.
If you do heat it and bend it, be sure to let it cool by itself..don't dump it in the water trough.
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#56256 02/09/2006 9:45 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 223 | You may want check this site: http://groups.msn.com/SplitWindowRestorations/steeringboxphotos.msnw (Or do a search for Split Window Restorations on the web.) It is a site run by Robert Atkins here in Portland and he has in his pictures how he did the pittman arm in a V8 conversion. If I remember correctly he had the arm cut and welded to change the lower ball to go to the inside rather than the outside to create the offset. Good Luck Steve O | | |
#56257 02/09/2006 10:47 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 | KillerKnight - Borgeson has a pretty good selection of aftermarket pitman arms. You might check their web site. It might be easier and safer to go this route. http://www.borgeson.com/pitmanarms.htm Joe 
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#56258 02/10/2006 3:18 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 | Thanks everyone, I think I have enough information to move ahead.
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