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.
|
View Full Version : 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 |