<VV> Pitman arm bushing movement.

[Ron]

The nut has nothing to do with the tightness of the joint, it merely secures 
it to the taper in the arm.  You may have a stiffer than normal bushing, 
which do you have, a plastic bushing or the original rubber type?  If it's 
the rubber one, just try it and if it works OK, use it.  If it's a plastic 
bushing, insert it with the flange on the bottom and try it.  If it seems 
OK, use it.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian" <bmoneill at juno.com>
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Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:56 AM
Subject: <VV> Pitman arm bushing movement.


> Page 9.2 (Steering) of the 1965 Assembly Manual indicates a torque of 
> 29-43 lbs/ft for the nut on the bushing in the center link to which the 
> pitman arm attaches.  When I do this even at the lowest value, the 
> steering is very tight and when the pitman arm is disconnected from the 
> box, it is impossible to move the pitman arm  on the bushing.  What am I 
> doing wrong???  Thanks in advance.
>
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