Removing parts
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Removing parts
I am slowly getting there with my chassis disassembly completely for sand blasting.
I have a few issues.
First the bloody cross member for the diff, i have removed the 2 bolts but.....
How do i remove the ball joint. will be getting a new one.
Last of all,
since i am going borgsten box, out of all the steering stuff, what do i need.
I have a few issues.
First the bloody cross member for the diff, i have removed the 2 bolts but.....
How do i remove the ball joint. will be getting a new one.
Last of all,
since i am going borgsten box, out of all the steering stuff, what do i need.
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For the cross member
I used a set of chisels on either side of the sombrero's (leave the bolts in a few turns so it doesn't fall
Many people have had luck with 2 and 3 jaw gear pullers
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...r-removal.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...removal-2.html
The ball joints will need to have the rivets cut or drilled
Can't answer the steering ?
HIH Mooser
I used a set of chisels on either side of the sombrero's (leave the bolts in a few turns so it doesn't fall
Many people have had luck with 2 and 3 jaw gear pullers
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...r-removal.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...removal-2.html
The ball joints will need to have the rivets cut or drilled
Can't answer the steering ?
HIH Mooser
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for the crossmember, put a block of wood on top as close to the end as you can get it and pound on it with a 3lb sledge hammer... the wood will prevent the hammer from denting the crossmember and it will let go.
use a chisel to cut the rivets on the ball joint.
on the steering, keep everything except the old steering box, the control valve and the cylinder... basically just discard anything with a hose attached to it.
you will reuse the pitman arm, center link and the tie rod assy's... of course you will need new tie rod ends and idler arm.
use a chisel to cut the rivets on the ball joint.
on the steering, keep everything except the old steering box, the control valve and the cylinder... basically just discard anything with a hose attached to it.
you will reuse the pitman arm, center link and the tie rod assy's... of course you will need new tie rod ends and idler arm.
Last edited by RPOZ4Z; Dec 4, 2012 at 09:12 AM.
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It's Borgeson. It is a replacement for the power steering system used in C3's. The C3 system uses a manual steering gear (box) and the "power" steering is provided by a hydraulic ram that is connected to the drag link and the frame.
The Borgeson box has the "power" steering built into the steering gear like most other power steering systems. It eliminates the hydraulic ram which tends to leak in these old cars.
The Borgeson box has the "power" steering built into the steering gear like most other power steering systems. It eliminates the hydraulic ram which tends to leak in these old cars.
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It's Borgeson. It is a replacement for the power steering system used in C3's. The C3 system uses a manual steering gear (box) and the "power" steering is provided by a hydraulic ram that is connected to the drag link and the frame.
The Borgeson box has the "power" steering built into the steering gear like most other power steering systems. It eliminates the hydraulic ram which tends to leak in these old cars.
The Borgeson box has the "power" steering built into the steering gear like most other power steering systems. It eliminates the hydraulic ram which tends to leak in these old cars.
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I used a crow bar to break the cross member free.
not too many pictures in this article but hope it helps.
http://mycorvetterestoration.com/196...p#.UL7YGINX300
not too many pictures in this article but hope it helps.
http://mycorvetterestoration.com/196...p#.UL7YGINX300
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I used a crow bar to break the cross member free.
not too many pictures in this article but hope it helps.
http://mycorvetterestoration.com/196...p#.UL7YGINX300
not too many pictures in this article but hope it helps.
http://mycorvetterestoration.com/196...p#.UL7YGINX300
Thanks for that pic of the box, a pic is a 1000 words .
I grinded of the a arm rivits. But i need to go down the hardware shop to buy a punch, ot punch then out.
Also a side note about the por -15. I already have the 2 paints. After sand blasting ( which i am paying someone to do it), how long would be the max safe time till paint before rusting, 2 days? Also should i buy any of that cleaning stuff, since i dont know who handles it and how, when sand blasting.
Last edited by Dirk76; Dec 5, 2012 at 09:46 PM. Reason: por -15 added
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slowly getting there.
My car is a hobby. I only work on it when i want to, dont want it to be a chore. ( I start work varies 2 to 4 am so tired some days.)
Disclaimer aside .
One more thing to do before a pay some to sandblast it in the new year.
Steering disassembled.
The ball joints i drilled and punched out. The bar on the other side, i torched out the rubber. Easy job.
Now the question:
Where my finder is can i just hammer that out.
Also while bashing and drilling out the ball joint this fell out. I know where it came from, just hope the other come of easy.
I look at it and asume what i need to do, but i dont want to bend or brake something.
Hammer from inside to out ?
My car is a hobby. I only work on it when i want to, dont want it to be a chore. ( I start work varies 2 to 4 am so tired some days.)
Disclaimer aside .
One more thing to do before a pay some to sandblast it in the new year.
Steering disassembled.
The ball joints i drilled and punched out. The bar on the other side, i torched out the rubber. Easy job.
Now the question:
Where my finder is can i just hammer that out.
Also while bashing and drilling out the ball joint this fell out. I know where it came from, just hope the other come of easy.
I look at it and asume what i need to do, but i dont want to bend or brake something.
Hammer from inside to out ?