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: pitman arm: worn out?


esahlin
May 20th, 08, 03:53 PM
I just removed my original pitman arm from a 68 with Power steering. I can wiggle the stud of the pitman arm just a little.....does that mean its worn out? Thx.

pdq67
May 20th, 08, 05:10 PM
Hard to wiggle it??

Probably fine.

If it's sloppy like a worn out ball-joint, can it!

pdq67

esahlin
May 20th, 08, 06:39 PM
The wiggle is hardly measurable I would say....less than 1/16 of an inch movement if I move it side to side.

go2fast
May 20th, 08, 07:18 PM
It shouldn't move at all from side to side. I'd replace it as it will move more under load.

JimM
May 20th, 08, 07:47 PM
I would also replace it. It's been under there for 40 years most likely.
To me, any movement is too much for any front end joint.

pdq67
May 21st, 08, 08:48 PM
Right b/c I meant almost no movement and tight to boot!

pdq67