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sanford&daughter · 09-25-2014, 02:48 PM

Well I encountered a small issue and need some help. I had some play in the steering so i pulled the truck apart and found the pitman arm is very worn to the point were the tapped hole is on longer tapped . I cant seen to find one anywhere does anyone know where I can find one? It's a 55 gmc 2nd series with manual steering. Only numbers I find are 3718863gm4 and on the other side is 1040

**mr48chev** · 09-25-2014, 05:04 PM

Hopefully someone has one in their pile out behind the shop left over from a crossmember or subframe swap.

I'll have to say, that's the most worn out one I've ever seen.

Clarance J · 09-25-2014, 07:02 PM

Hello S&D. I have a maybe part that if it will work for you, you are more than welcome to have. The part # is close but not the same. This is from a 55.2 chevy. Here are some shots with the dimensions. 1040L is the other #. Center to center is about 6.125. Tapered hole is .645 to .730. Splined hole 1.025 to1.085. Over all length 6.95. And did I say that its painted yellow.

sanford&daughter · 09-25-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Clarance J

Hello S&D. I have a maybe part that if it will work for you, you are more than welcome to have. The part # is close but not the same. This is from a 55.2 chevy. Here are some shots with the dimensions. 1040L is the other #. Center to center is about 6.125. Tapered hole is .645 to .730. Splined hole 1.025 to1.085. Over all length 6.95. And did I say that its painted yellow.

How much you looking to get for it? I'll try and measure mine to see if it will work. Thanks

Clarance J · 09-25-2014, 07:58 PM

Hey S&D. Just postage. Its been hanging on my wall for years. It seems like it should fit with the Chevy/GMC parts interchange. If it will fit it needs a new home.

sanford&daughter · 09-26-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarance J

Hey S&D. Just postage. Its been hanging on my wall for years. It seems like it should fit with the Chevy/GMC parts interchange. If it will fit it needs a new home.

Pm sent

Clarance J · 09-26-2014, 01:09 PM

Hello , PM returned.

Earl from Grants Pass OR.

Clarance J · 09-26-2014, 01:18 PM

Yeah, mr 48chev, thats what I'm thinking to. Arm weights less than 2lbs and should fit in the box.

Clarance J · 09-26-2014, 04:40 PM

Hey again Sanford. Sent another PM to you. Just wanted you to know that the arm is on its way. Hope that it works for you. Good luck.

Earl

**mr48chev** · 09-26-2014, 09:58 AM

There you go. That should fit in one of those 5 dollar and something priority mail boxes pretty easy.

Ratpin · 09-27-2014, 12:07 AM

Good deal

09-25-2014, 02:48 PM	#1
sanford&daughter Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Upstate , New York Posts: 647	Pitman arm help Well I encountered a small issue and need some help. I had some play in the steering so i pulled the truck apart and found the pitman arm is very worn to the point were the tapped hole is on longer tapped . I cant seen to find one anywhere does anyone know where I can find one? It's a 55 gmc 2nd series with manual steering. Only numbers I find are 3718863gm4 and on the other side is 1040 Attached Images

09-25-2014, 05:04 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: Pitman arm help Hopefully someone has one in their pile out behind the shop left over from a crossmember or subframe swap. I'll have to say, that's the most worn out one I've ever seen. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-25-2014, 07:02 PM	#3
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Pitman arm help Hello S&D. I have a maybe part that if it will work for you, you are more than welcome to have. The part # is close but not the same. This is from a 55.2 chevy. Here are some shots with the dimensions. 1040L is the other #. Center to center is about 6.125. Tapered hole is .645 to .730. Splined hole 1.025 to1.085. Over all length 6.95. And did I say that its painted yellow. Attached Images __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-25-2014, 07:58 PM	#5
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Pitman arm help Hey S&D. Just postage. Its been hanging on my wall for years. It seems like it should fit with the Chevy/GMC parts interchange. If it will fit it needs a new home. __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-26-2014, 01:09 PM	#7
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Pitman arm help Hello , PM returned. Earl from Grants Pass OR. __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-26-2014, 01:18 PM	#8
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Pitman arm help Yeah, mr 48chev, thats what I'm thinking to. Arm weights less than 2lbs and should fit in the box. __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-26-2014, 04:40 PM	#9
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 474	Re: Pitman arm help Hey again Sanford. Sent another PM to you. Just wanted you to know that the arm is on its way. Hope that it works for you. Good luck. Earl __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

09-26-2014, 09:58 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,721	Re: Pitman arm help There you go. That should fit in one of those 5 dollar and something priority mail boxes pretty easy. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-27-2014, 12:07 AM	#11
Ratpin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 275	Re: Pitman arm help Good deal __________________ *"It ain't as easy as Chip Foose makes it look"*



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