The Era of The Square Body Racing Comets
iglooman
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by iglooman Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:16 pm
Hi all,
Does this look correct?
The rod end of the pitman arm goes on top of the center link if manual steering and using the correct center link for a 65 comet/falcon?
Because if I compare it to a 67 mustang I have here, the pitman goes underneath on that one.
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A/FX
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by A/FX Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:59 pm
It can only go together one way, the sector shaft and the tie rod hole are tapered.
‘64 Cyclone/ Boss 302,quads,4spd, Winters 9”
iglooman
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by iglooman Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:32 pm
A/FX wrote: ↑ Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:59 pm
It can only go together one way, the sector shaft and the tie rod hole are tapered.
Jim
Very true. I see that now.
As far as the ball joint in the idler arm.........I assume I have to tighten the castle nut until the center link is tight against that?
A/FX
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by A/FX Wed Jun 21, 2023 8:45 pm
iglooman wrote: ↑ Wed Jun 21, 2023 4:32 pm
A/FX wrote: ↑ Wed Jun 21, 2023 2:59 pm
It can only go together one way, the sector shaft and the tie rod hole are tapered.
Jim
Very true. I see that now.
As far as the ball joint in the idler arm.........I assume I have to tighten the castle nut until the center link is tight against that?
It will seat in the taper just like a tie rod. A little anti seize will help it come apart easier in the future.
Jim
‘64 Cyclone/ Boss 302,quads,4spd, Winters 9”
