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67cst · 10-22-2004, 11:31 PM

what is the torque on that pinch bolt that goes though the pitman arm? and onto the shaft that drops out of the power steering box on my 71 4x4 gmc?
i hope how i worded this makes sense...anyone know knows could you let me know, ive got it on there at 90 ft/pounds but im not sure if that is too tight or if i should go tighter, thanks

Derek

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2004, 11:37 PM

As tight as you can get it basicly.
At work, we just Zip them on with an impact. (Yes...I know it is not the correct way) If this was a late model ford, then there would be shattering gear box issues, but not on these old rigs.
make sure to make torque noises as you bear down on it...it helps get it just a hair tighter.

67cst · 10-22-2004, 11:38 PM

as tight as possible? you serious?

Longhorn Man · 10-22-2004, 11:47 PM

Yeah, the large nut that holds the pitman arm to the steering gear box output shaft, right?
Like I said, it isn't the 'correct' way, but that's how we do it on everything but late model fords at work.

10-22-2004, 11:31 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	torque for pinch bolt on pitman arm? what is the torque on that pinch bolt that goes though the pitman arm? and onto the shaft that drops out of the power steering box on my 71 4x4 gmc? i hope how i worded this makes sense...anyone know knows could you let me know, ive got it on there at 90 ft/pounds but im not sure if that is too tight or if i should go tighter, thanks Derek __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-22-2004, 11:38 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	as tight as possible? you serious? __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

10-22-2004, 11:37 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	As tight as you can get it basicly. At work, we just Zip them on with an impact. (Yes...I know it is not the correct way) If this was a late model ford, then there would be shattering gear box issues, but not on these old rigs. make sure to make torque noises as you bear down on it...it helps get it just a hair tighter.

10-22-2004, 11:47 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yeah, the large nut that holds the pitman arm to the steering gear box output shaft, right? Like I said, it isn't the 'correct' way, but that's how we do it on everything but late model fords at work.



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