Pitman Arm Nut

PeterP

Member
I have almost all of the steering gear removed from my car, with the exception of the Pitman arm. It looks like it will take a 30 mm wrench to get it off. Does that seem correct?

I'm wondering if I can take the steering box out and pull the pitman arm through the hull, rather than try and get a wrench in under the axle tube...
 

Tedredamphi

Platinum Subscriber
I was able to install my gearbox with the pittman arm installed, so it shouldn't be a problem getting it out with the pittman arm installed.
Ted
 

Canadian four amphs

Amphicar Expert
I have done many restorations and have always left this arm on. when x is in the rt position it will pivot right out.

threading elc. sensors for water temp and depth guauses can be carefully slipped threw the steering boot,(fine wires only)loosen the 2 inch clamp,run wire threw then goop it and tighten clamp, carefully tie back wires underneath away from steering units,
BTW,, there is snow here already, and walking on crutches is a real mess so I think I will go to Fl. for the winter to recover.
:eek:
 

DavidC

Amphicar Expert
> I'm wondering if I can take the steering box out and pull the pitman arm
> through the hull, rather than try and get a wrench in under the axle
> tube...

Yes, and that's the best way, under the 8 or so bolts around the outside of
the boot and remove that at the same time. Be careful with those little
bolts if they are rusty as they can snap, use penetrating fluid.

David C
 

CapnJohn

Amphi Guru & Former IAOC President
threading elc. sensors for water temp and depth guauses can be carefully slipped threw the steering boot,:eek:

I don't reccomend penetrating the boot ever. Its just too dangerous. This location is far too easy to catch the wire on the steering arm or anything, ripping or splitting the all important boot. What happens if you get an electrical short and burn the wires and melt the boot? As you sink, it will put the fire out.

I run my depth finder wires up the inner front fender along that vertical square metal brace and place the hole high above the water line using a properly fitted grommet with sealant. The wires come into the trunk high and dry for easy routing and accessability. Virtually invisable, protected and if you ever want to remove that component, a rubber plug or welding will fill it in.

Somebody else ran them thru the bumper bolt by drilling thru the bolt and sealing arond the wires.
 

jfriese

Active Member
Hi,

Running wires along the rubber steering box boot is a dangerous idea that will almost certainly damage the boot or worse. Drill one of the front bumper bracket bolts and run the wire through the bolt. I use the bolt nearer the front and it is barely under water so the pressure is minimum. I make the hole about the size of the wire and smear a bit of silicon sealant on the wire. It works fine with no leakage and NO new holes are made in the hull.

Actually I thought I got this idea from CapnJohn a few years ago but he didn't take credit for it. Anyway it's a good idea that works well, whoever gave it to me.

John Friese
67 White
67 Red
 

PeterP

Member
Thanks for everyone's advice on this. Finally got it out this weekend, and had no problems. Now for the pedal assembly!
 
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