<VV> LM steering box

[Shaun]

I use a big 3 jaw puller, supplemented by a  big hose clamp (or 3 joined 
together) to keep the jaws in tight, a torch and a BFH.  Always worked so 
far.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron" <ronh at owt.com>
To: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>; "Michael Kovacs" 
<kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
Cc: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Fastvair" <fastvair at yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> LM steering box


> You'll need a very good puller that fits perfectly to get the pitman arm
> off, in fact I have one that I've never been able to get off in spite of
> many attempts.
> RonH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bryan Blackwell" <bryan at skiblack.com>
> To: "Michael Kovacs" <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: "VV" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Fastvair" <fastvair at yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:02 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> LM steering box
>
>
>> On Jul 26, 2011, at 9:38 AM, Michael Kovacs wrote:
>>
>>> Successfully rebuilt engines and front and rear suspensions. I do have
>>> plenty of
>>> tools, books and patience.
>>
>> You can handle this.
>>>
>>> Just want to know if special tools are required and if there are any for
>>> sure
>>> pitfalls to avoid and what should be replaced?
>>
>> I did one a long while back, so I may be forgetting something, but it's a
>> pretty simple device.  Two bearings, two bushings, two seals.  I recall
>> using a dremel to cut a groove in the bushing to get it out of the top
>> cover.  You'll need a puller of some kind to get the pitman arm off.  I
>> think that's about it.
>>
>> --Bryan
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