help removing pitman arm / draglink
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help removing pitman arm / draglink
On my 1977 F150 I'm trying to replace the pitman arm / draglink. The end is so large I can't fit a pitman arm puller over it. I've tried 3 that I have. I think I'm going to have to saw a slit in it to get it off. Any suggestions?
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2 or 3 finger gear puller and push against the end of the threaded part while the fingers pull on the pitman arm itself.
You are talking about the pitman arm connected to the out put shaft on the end of the steering box right?
Drag link..part # 45-2419 ? tie rod fork on one end and or this tool for the pitman arm.
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You are talking about the pitman arm connected to the out put shaft on the end of the steering box right?
Drag link..part # 45-2419 ? tie rod fork on one end and or this tool for the pitman arm.
Truck Parts and Truck Accessories
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Most part stored rent or loan with a deposit the stuff you need.
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Yes the pitman arm connected to the power steering box is what I am talking about. I should have measured the depth needed for the pitman arm tool as I think it is bigger than the 2 1/2" specified for LMC's pitman arm puller. I'll measure that again and see if that will work.
I tried the gear puller with no luck. I'll visit that again though. Thank you 77&79f250.
Also, the pitman arm I ordered came from Rockauto. I ordered the Moog brand. When I opened the box it had the word FORD cast into it. So maybe it's old Ford stock??? No idea, just thought I'd share in case it helped. And it has a grease fitting like most Moog parts.
I tried the gear puller with no luck. I'll visit that again though. Thank you 77&79f250.
Also, the pitman arm I ordered came from Rockauto. I ordered the Moog brand. When I opened the box it had the word FORD cast into it. So maybe it's old Ford stock??? No idea, just thought I'd share in case it helped. And it has a grease fitting like most Moog parts.
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As far as the pitman arm if the 2 or 3 arm kept slipping off, you might of had to big of a puller? Or you can use some HD wire (metal coat hanger wrapped around all the arms) to hold the teeth clamped in place.
Apply lots of PB blaster and tap it (pitman arm) with a hammer on the side when tightening the puller and it should pop right off.
A "pitman arm" with a grease zert...never seen one of them.
Apply lots of PB blaster and tap it (pitman arm) with a hammer on the side when tightening the puller and it should pop right off.
A "pitman arm" with a grease zert...never seen one of them.
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Good thoughts! Thank you!
I'm new to working on cars and trucks and figured most of them had zerk fittings. Check this out:More Information for MOOG K8269 and click on the next picture
I'm new to working on cars and trucks and figured most of them had zerk fittings. Check this out:More Information for MOOG K8269 and click on the next picture
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The older pitmans had the ball in them and not the drag link. Before you spend more money, you should convert your 77 to 78-79 steering. It has better handling characteristics. Return the pitman and get 78-79 stuff
in my gallery I have a folder where I did this conversion.
in my gallery I have a folder where I did this conversion.
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After I did the penetrating oil and tightened the puller, I went into the house for about 15 minutes. Came back out after I heard a LOUD noise and arm was off.
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Try a little heat on the pitman arm once you get some tension on the puller. If done correctly, it wont hurt a thing. Not cherry red or anything, just warm it up.
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I see that you got the pitman arm off - congrats 
For future reference, for my '79 4x4 box the standard pitman arm puller available at my local parts stores was too small to fit over the pitman arm. I ended up ordering this guy:
Takes about 30 seconds to get the pitman arm off with this and fits right over the '79 4x4 pitman arm with no issue.
For future reference, for my '79 4x4 box the standard pitman arm puller available at my local parts stores was too small to fit over the pitman arm. I ended up ordering this guy:
Takes about 30 seconds to get the pitman arm off with this and fits right over the '79 4x4 pitman arm with no issue.
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Maybe you already are too deep into the project .... but I agree with:
Originally Posted by teds74ford
The older pitmans had the ball in them and not the drag link. Before you spend more money, you should convert your 77 to 78-79 steering. It has better handling characteristics. Return the pitman and get 78-79 stuff
in my gallery I have a folder where I did this conversion.
in my gallery I have a folder where I did this conversion.
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