Pitman arm install advice
01-22-2017, 03:57 PM
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Pitman arm install advice
Continuing to work on my inherited project. Steering column/box was rebuilt before it was brought to me. I have checked it in accordance with several forum and Youtube videos for play etc. and it looks good. The pitman arm is still attached to the steering linkage. I noticed on the steer box spline that there is a gap (no spline) at about every 90 degrees. The same is true for the pitman arm. I assume that I want to align these gaps on the install. The engine is in the car so not a lot of room to work and I don't want to force anything. I have aligned the wheels straight ahead and have steering at center. Any advice would be appreciated. I attached a picture of the gap that I am referencing. I do have the ST-12 and assembly manual.
01-22-2017, 04:11 PM
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Continuing to work on my inherited project. Steering column/box was rebuilt before it was brought to me. I have checked it in accordance with several forum and Youtube videos for play etc. and it looks good. The pitman arm is still attached to the steering linkage. I noticed on the steer box spline that there is a gap (no spline) at about every 90 degrees. The same is true for the pitman arm. I assume that I want to align these gaps on the install. The engine is in the car so not a lot of room to work and I don't want to force anything. I have aligned the wheels straight ahead and have steering at center. Any advice would be appreciated. I attached a picture of the gap that I am referencing. I do have the ST-12 and assembly manual.
01-22-2017, 04:30 PM
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Continuing to work on my inherited project. Steering column/box was rebuilt before it was brought to me. I have checked it in accordance with several forum and Youtube videos for play etc. and it looks good. The pitman arm is still attached to the steering linkage. I noticed on the steer box spline that there is a gap (no spline) at about every 90 degrees. The same is true for the pitman arm. I assume that I want to align these gaps on the install. The engine is in the car so not a lot of room to work and I don't want to force anything. I have aligned the wheels straight ahead and have steering at center. Any advice would be appreciated. I attached a picture of the gap that I am referencing. I do have the ST-12 and assembly manual.
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01-22-2017, 04:44 PM
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