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KMC3420 · 10-07-2013, 08:10 PM

How do I remove my center link from the pitman arm when there is only a nut on one side? The nut spins, but the whole stud does. I don't know how to hold the one side from spinning, any suggestions?

KMC3420 · 10-07-2013, 08:12 PM

Here is the other side

gale · 10-07-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KMC3420

How do I remove my center link from the pitman arm when there is only a nut on one side? The nut spins, but the whole stud does. I don't know how to hold the one side from spinning, any suggestions?

Carefully grind one of the flats on the nut until it is close to the threads. Then do the same on the opposite side of the nut. A sharp rap or two with a small chisel should cause the nut to come off in two pieces.

I have a pneumatic die grinder with a cutoff wheel for that kind of work but use what you have.

KMC3420 · 10-07-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gale

Carefully grind one of the flats on the nut until it is close to the threads. Then do the same on the opposite side of the nut. A sharp rap or two with a small chisel should cause the nut to come off in two pieces.

I have a pneumatic die grinder with a cutoff wheel for that kind of work but use what you have.

That had crossed my mind. I wanted to make sure there wasn't something I was missing. Thanks

Lee H · 10-07-2013, 09:14 PM

You can also use a pickle fork to tighten up the slack enough to turn the nut off.

KMC3420 · 10-07-2013, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

You can also use a pickle fork to tighten up the slack enough to turn the nut off.

I'll try the pickle fork first then get the grinder out as a second option. Thanks.

10-07-2013, 08:10 PM	#1
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,073	Pitman arm from centerlink How do I remove my center link from the pitman arm when there is only a nut on one side? The nut spins, but the whole stud does. I don't know how to hold the one side from spinning, any suggestions? Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

10-07-2013, 08:12 PM	#2
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,073	Re: Pitman arm from centerlink Here is the other side Attached Images __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

10-07-2013, 09:14 PM	#5
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: Pitman arm from centerlink You can also use a pickle fork to tighten up the slack enough to turn the nut off. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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