The replacement arm I got is still configured the same way. Instead of having
two sockets for the ball studs it comes with the sealed one piece joints that
are part of the drag link. They joints bolt in where the ball studs are. The
problem I had was despite Carter's telling me the studs would fit the old
steering arm they were a different size. I had to use a later steering arm and
maybe even the later pitman arm, can't remember for sure. If I could only
remember where I put my Ginkgo.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
Rich Gallagher wrote:
> > I ordered a new style drag link also and found it wouldn't fit the old
> style steering arm. Had to replace that also.<
>
> Opps, I wondered about that! How would a drag link with two balls connect
> to the steering arm with only a hole where the removed ball stud had been?
> I think I'll call Chevy Duty.
> Rich Gallagher
> 50 1 ton & 56 3200
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Grant Galbraith [mailto:trks@javanet.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 7:08 AM
> To: Rich Gallagher
> Cc: Doug Pewterbaugh; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Pitman and steering arm ball help
>
> I ordered a new style drag link also and found it wouldn't fit the old
> style steering arm. Had to replace that also.
>
> I had a hard time grinding off penned area and pressing out. I've had
> better luck drilling most of the stud out first.
>
> Grant
> 50 Chevy 3100
> 52 GMC 150
>
> Rich Gallagher wrote:
>
> > Doug-
> > Thanks for the reply. I've already located the newer style drag link at
> > Chevy Duty (part 76-412) with the balls intergal to the drag link. Have
> the
> > knuckle and arm off already but believe you are correct about the pitman
> > arm. I've got it most of the way off with a gear puller but its a chore
> to
> > keep everything aligned so as not to damage the bolt and arm groves. I'll
> > give it a couple of more trys and then probably go in search of a pitman
> > puller. As for pressing out the ball studs, I can grind off the overlap
> on
> > the reverse and I'll see if my cheepo press works and if not, take them to
> > the machine shop.
> > Rich Gallagher
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Doug Pewterbaugh [mailto:dpewter@email.msn.com]
> > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2000 9:53 AM
> > To: Rich Gallagher; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Pitman and steering arm ball help
> >
> > I see that no one responded to you through the list & I have been through
> > this SO... here goes:
> >
> > To remove the pitman arm, remove the large nut holding the pitman arm on.
> > Next get a "pitman arm puller" tool (yes, this is a specific tool-most
> gear
> > pullers won't work). Try to get a free loaner at your FLAPS.
> >
> > After pulling the pitman arm, remove the steering knuckle from the wheel
> > (two nuts holding it to the back of the hub). Take the two parts to a
> > machine shop (unless you have the tools) & they will have to grind the
> back
> > side of the parts (opposite the balls) in order to remove the "mushroomed"
> > shaft that is created during manufacture. Then press the balls out from
> the
> > back side (mine took over 10 tons of pressure to remove).
> >
> > If you want to go back to "original" style (pressed in), have the new
> parts
> > with you & get the shop to press them in & "mushroom" the backs again. If
> > you want to use the bolt in type, take the pitman arm & steering knuckle
> > home & bolt the new balls in.
> >
> > I got bolt in balls from Jim Carter (he also has the press in type).
> >
> > Regards,
> > Doug Pewterbaugh
> > dpewter@msn.com
> > Denton, TX
> > 49 3104 216 5-window
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Rich Gallagher <rgallagrrr@mcn.net>
> > To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 11:49 PM
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Pitman and steering arm ball help
> >
> > > Thanks everyone for the help on the drag ling for my 50 1 ton. I've
> > soaked
> > > it a couple of days and cleaned it up tonight and it does look worn.
> What
> > > appears to be worse tho is the condition of the balls on the steering
> arm
> > > and the pitman arm. Both have gouges and groves in them. Can someone
> > tell
> > > me where I can get new balls for both? How do I take the pitman arm
> > > off--looks like a gear puller would do it but I don't want to damage it.
> > > Any suggestions? If I find new balls for both, how are the installed?
> > TIA
> > > (again) for the advice.
> > > Rich Gallagher
> > > 50 1 ton & 56 3200
> > >
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> >
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