passenger side a arm removal
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
passenger side a arm removal
I am redoing the suspension on my 1980 and am having trouble removing the passenger side upper A arm. I already have the lowers off and totally rebuilt with poly bushings. I hope the poly wasn't a mistake. anyway the passenger side upper is giving me a hard time. I could use any advice. It looks like i will have to remove the AC and maybe the fan shroud? Thanks for all the help everyone has given me over the past few months
Steve
Steve
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Poly is a good move, just be sure and use planty of the silicone grease. You probably need to pull the fan shroud to get the upper arm off. Alternatively you can use a socket and large C Clamp to push the studs out of the frame for the A Arm shaft. Don't use an impact, the studs go in from the outside and have Knurling on the shoulders. Put a socket on the head side and use the C clamp and they will push out.
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different subject. Would this be a good time to pop for a Dewitt's aluminum radiator. Possibly a dual spall fan? what are the advantages of the electric fan vs the mechanical fan. Thanks
Steve
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Definitely. The DeWitts is an advantage all on it's own. Easily one of the best things I ever did for my Corvette.
Electric is good because it can maintain a specific temp better no matter your speed or RPM. At the same time, it does not rob the engine of power when it's engaged.
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The DeWitts radiator is a nice piece and cools very well.
The ONLY advantage I see to electric fans is that there is no parasitic power loss that you have with the stock fan clutch setup. You will more than likely have to increase your alternator output though for the additional current draw. With a new radiator and properly operating OEM fan and fan clutch you should not have any cooling issues.
DB
How can the engine warm up any differently? The thermostat regulates the coolant flow in the system regardless of what fan system you use.
The ONLY advantage I see to electric fans is that there is no parasitic power loss that you have with the stock fan clutch setup. You will more than likely have to increase your alternator output though for the additional current draw. With a new radiator and properly operating OEM fan and fan clutch you should not have any cooling issues.
DB
How can the engine warm up any differently? The thermostat regulates the coolant flow in the system regardless of what fan system you use.
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The DeWitts radiator is a nice piece and cools very well.
The ONLY advantage I see to electric fans is that there is no parasitic power loss that you have with the stock fan clutch setup. You will more than likely have to increase your alternator output though for the additional current draw. With a new radiator and properly operating OEM fan and fan clutch you should not have any cooling issues.
DB
How can the engine warm up any differently? The thermostat regulates the coolant flow in the system regardless of what fan system you use.
The ONLY advantage I see to electric fans is that there is no parasitic power loss that you have with the stock fan clutch setup. You will more than likely have to increase your alternator output though for the additional current draw. With a new radiator and properly operating OEM fan and fan clutch you should not have any cooling issues.
DB
How can the engine warm up any differently? The thermostat regulates the coolant flow in the system regardless of what fan system you use.
You're right...I don't know what the heck I was thinking except that I really wanted to pick up beer on the way home.
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From: Kalamazoo Mi
Thanks everyone for the advice (esp DB, you have been a HUGE help). Ya i am falling pray to "when im at it" syndrome. Its just that i have a heated garrage, some cash in my pockett and a time on my hands. My first plan was just to replace the brakes, carpet, and get her painted. Now i have redone the suspension monospring smart struts bilstines, the works, my engine is starting to get pulled appart, probally a new radiator, and have a dual exhaust comming. i figure when its finaly done it will be my car, not just another 1980 L48. And yes i am greasing the poly, my jeep came with poly bushings from the factory, and when i go over a speed pump it sounds like an old mattress, my solution... better speakers, fixes everyting wrong with a jeep
Cheers,
Steve
Cheers,
Steve