Pitman Arm instalation

Matt683 · 01-23-2001, 12:11 PM

I was getting ready to put a new pitman arm on my 65 mustang, and I was wondering if anyone has done it before, if you know a website that has some info, if it is really that hard to replace? thx for the help.

Clark Rodgers · 01-23-2001, 12:57 PM

Matt,
There are two things you need to do before removing an old arm. Make an index mark on the shaft and the arm and get a puller to get it off.
Besides needing a good size wrench or socket it is straight forward.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

Matt683 · 01-23-2001, 03:59 PM

Do you know of any websites that have any pictures that could help in the instalation. thx

Michelle Page · 01-23-2001, 09:49 PM

Pitman arms are easy to replace, just put it on the same way it came off. This would also be a good time to do any adjustments ot the steering box. If there is any slack in it, it can be adjusted out with the adjusting nut and screw on top of the box. Good luck and have fun!

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1995 Mustang V6,automaatic
1966 Mustang
The long term project
1983 Mustang GT
The 460 project

Rev · 01-23-2001, 10:11 PM

Not to diagree, but I once tried to remove a pittman arm with a legit pittman arm remover and could not. Agreed, it was a borrowed one that I didn't want to break. Some have said it needs to be heated with a torch occasionally (under retractiuon preassure) to make it break loose). If I tried it again, I'd heat it during the retraction process. My $.02.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

Matt683 · 01-24-2001, 01:18 PM

I was just wondering were you all get your mustang parts from.

Michelle Page · 01-24-2001, 04:05 PM

I've ordered alot fron National Parts Depot. I've always been satisfied with their stuff.

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1995 Mustang V6,automaatic
1966 Mustang
The long term project
1988 Mustang coupe
The fast one

Clark Rodgers · 01-25-2001, 09:45 AM

I have also ordered parts from National with good results, also give a thumbs up to Mustangs Plus and Virginia Classic mustang.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

Gearhead999 · 01-25-2001, 09:48 PM

I like Mustang Unlimited. They have always had what I needed at a good price and were easy to deal with.

Barts_65 · 09-24-2001, 02:59 PM

Mustangs Unlimited is by far the best pick. They have the largest selection and the fastest shipping.

Gearhead999 · 09-24-2001, 08:06 PM

I wouldn't be heating it to remove it. There is a seal in the bottom of the steering box that you'll ruin heating it up and THEN YOU'LL HAVE ONE HECK OF A LEAK..

Get the right puller.
Mark arm and shaft before removing.
Soak with good penatrating oil, not WD-40 use PB Blaster.

Rap on end of puller if needed to help.

Rev · 09-24-2001, 08:54 PM

LOL,I wasn't suggesting cherry red here. Only enough to break it loose under tension.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

LuvMyStang · 09-26-2001, 12:29 PM

I'll give you some advice right now...you can spray it, beat it, and swear at it forever, or you can get a pitman arm puller and have it off in 30 seconds. All you really have to do is remember which direction it's facing when you pull it, because it has 4 recessed splines that will only allow it to go back on a certain way.

Check my website: Torrey's Mustang Page and go to 'steering box installation'.

01-23-2001, 12:11 PM	#1
Matt683 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7	Pitman Arm instalation I was getting ready to put a new pitman arm on my 65 mustang, and I was wondering if anyone has done it before, if you know a website that has some info, if it is really that hard to replace? thx for the help.

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01-23-2001, 12:57 PM	#2
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	Matt, There are two things you need to do before removing an old arm. Make an index mark on the shaft and the arm and get a puller to get it off. Besides needing a good size wrench or socket it is straight forward. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

01-23-2001, 03:59 PM	#3
Matt683 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7	Do you know of any websites that have any pictures that could help in the instalation. thx

01-23-2001, 09:49 PM	#4
Michelle Page Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 102	Pitman arms are easy to replace, just put it on the same way it came off. This would also be a good time to do any adjustments ot the steering box. If there is any slack in it, it can be adjusted out with the adjusting nut and screw on top of the box. Good luck and have fun! ------------------ 1995 Mustang V6,automaatic 1966 Mustang The long term project 1983 Mustang GT The 460 project

01-23-2001, 10:11 PM	#5
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Not to diagree, but I once tried to remove a pittman arm with a legit pittman arm remover and could not. Agreed, it was a borrowed one that I didn't want to break. Some have said it needs to be heated with a torch occasionally (under retractiuon preassure) to make it break loose). If I tried it again, I'd heat it during the retraction process. My $.02. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

01-24-2001, 01:18 PM	#6
Matt683 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 7	I was just wondering were you all get your mustang parts from.

01-24-2001, 04:05 PM	#7
Michelle Page Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 102	I've ordered alot fron National Parts Depot. I've always been satisfied with their stuff. ------------------ 1995 Mustang V6,automaatic 1966 Mustang The long term project 1988 Mustang coupe The fast one

01-25-2001, 09:45 AM	#8
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	I have also ordered parts from National with good results, also give a thumbs up to Mustangs Plus and Virginia Classic mustang. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

01-25-2001, 09:48 PM	#9
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I like Mustang Unlimited. They have always had what I needed at a good price and were easy to deal with.

09-24-2001, 02:59 PM	#10
Barts_65 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Islip, NY. 11751 Posts: 19	Mustangs Unlimited is by far the best pick. They have the largest selection and the fastest shipping.

09-24-2001, 08:06 PM	#11
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I wouldn't be heating it to remove it. There is a seal in the bottom of the steering box that you'll ruin heating it up and THEN YOU'LL HAVE ONE HECK OF A LEAK.. Get the right puller. Mark arm and shaft before removing. Soak with good penatrating oil, not WD-40 use PB Blaster. Rap on end of puller if needed to help.

09-24-2001, 08:54 PM	#12
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	LOL,I wasn't suggesting cherry red here. Only enough to break it loose under tension. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

09-26-2001, 12:29 PM	#13
LuvMyStang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Posts: 12	I'll give you some advice right now...you can spray it, beat it, and swear at it forever, or you can get a pitman arm puller and have it off in 30 seconds. All you really have to do is remember which direction it's facing when you pull it, because it has 4 recessed splines that will only allow it to go back on a certain way. Check my website: Torrey's Mustang Page and go to 'steering box installation'.