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Oct 24, 2005 | 08:27 AM

Dick72LT1

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Help removing PS valve

I have the engine out of my 72 LT1 so I figured I'd take the opportunity to remove and rebuild the power steering components. I got the pump and ram out OK, but the control valve is presenting a problem. I'm using a pickle fork to try to get it off the pittman arm, but it won't budge. My question: how much force should I use. Is there a better way? I've been putting penetrating oil on the bolt for days now, but so far it hasn't moved. Any suggestions? Bigger hammer?

Thanks

Oct 24, 2005 | 08:39 AM

Richard Cooper

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I used a pitman arm puller, got it from Advance Auto Parts for $15.00 and it worked great.

Oct 24, 2005 | 08:43 AM

mandm1200

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I used a tie rod puller. I would say it take similiar force as removing a tie rod end. I have a pickle fork, but prefer the puller. The only issuse I had was the puller should have had the jaws a tad closer together as it would slip off a little. The puller did the same thing when removing the power clynder so I welded a 1/16" on each of the jaws.

Oct 24, 2005 | 01:50 PM

pik

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I had a hell of a time getting mine off. In the end I had great success with a small bearing puller.

Oct 24, 2005 | 02:06 PM

redc3

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applying heat to the bar its inserted into would have dropped it as well

Oct 24, 2005 | 04:03 PM

Tom454

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Borrow a pickle fork from Bubba and pound the hell out of it. Then you can remove your gear box & repair that as well ... because it will need new bushings.

Use a puller. Never use a pickle fork on the power steering adapter & pitman arm/ gear box. Pure Bubba.

Oct 24, 2005 | 05:21 PM

GTR1999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom454

Borrow a pickle fork from Bubba and pound the hell out of it. Then you can remove your gear box & repair that as well ... because it will need new bushings.

Pure Bubba.

you know that sounds a little sarcastic there Tommy!

Gary

Oct 25, 2005 | 10:34 AM

Tom454

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Originally Posted by gtr1999

you know that sounds a little sarcastic there Tommy!

Gary

Yeh.... I know. I was in a nasty mood. Just put a clutch in one of my Mustangs and skinned my knuckles along with a 1" cut over my left eye. Now my left eyebrow will match the scar over my right eyebrow.... which I got doing my first set of Vette rear wheel bearings. At least I'm all set for Halloween.

It just bothers me that there are so many people making more work for themselves because they get bad advice from Bubba. And Bubba keeps coming back uninvited. LOL

They're coming to take me away, ho ho, hee hee, ha ha.
To the funny farm...