Converting to Power Steering 68 c10 6cyl

[NC67Chev]

Originally Posted by sambudo

What's the best way to knock off that pittman arm? I didn't get a chance to work on it yesterday, but I will this evening.

I'd like to get it off then modify the fender bracket. and bolt it up. Do you know where I can source a the nut that goes on the end pittman arm and holds of the tie rod? The one that came off the manual box goes on and then it stops, I didn't want to mess up the threads. I might try using a wrench to tighten it up to see if it works or not.

Also on the ps gear my manual only had 3 bolts holding it on, do I need to have 4 bolts for the ps gear? It would make since to have all 4 bolted down.

Isn't is exciting to know that you're so close to having this wrapped up?

I'm not sure if you can buy just the nut. I can't imagine the threads being different, but I'm not sure. I'd spend a few minutes cleaning up the threads....a thread file can work wonders if they are messed up a little. Of course, you should get a new nut if you use a new one pitman arm. I'm sure I have one or two laying around if you really end up needing one. I would definitely recommend using 4 good grade 8 bolts to mount the steering box.

[sambudo]

Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Isn't is exciting to know that you're so close to having this wrapped up?

I'm not sure if you can buy just the nut. I can't imagine the threads being different, but I'm not sure. I'd spend a few minutes cleaning up the threads....a thread file can work wonders if they are messed up a little. Of course, you should get a new nut if you use a new one pitman arm. I'm sure I have one or two laying around if you really end up needing one. I would definitely recommend using 4 good grade 8 bolts to mount the steering box.

I'll pickup another bolt and try to get a thread file, or possibly another nut. I can't use the pitman arm off the manual box as i damaged the threads trying to take it off. I'm an idiot! I should have read the thread before beating on it. Sometimes I'm not very bright!

[NC67Chev]

Don't forget that you can go to one of the parts stores and borrow tools such as pitman arm pullers and pickle forks

[sambudo]

Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Don't forget that you can go to one of the parts stores and borrow tools such as pitman arm pullers and pickle forks

I got the gear off, yeah! Borrowed tool from neighbor. Still have the rag joint connected. I took the nuts off the bolts but but its still attached. I really need to spend some time on it. Maybe its stuck on.

STRANGE THING happened my steering wheel makes a grinding noise when I spin it around. What do you think caused this? Could my steering wheel bearing possibly be out?

[NC67Chev]

I don't know what to tell you about the steering wheel.