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PaulS
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Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 3
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tool to remove power steering cylinder from center link?
Hi-first time on the new forums-was having trouble with search functions but I'm rebuilding the power steering cylinder and replacing hoses and the steering pump on my 67 ranchero w/ 390. I need to buy a puller for the pump pulley and looks like I need something similar to get the cylinder stud off the center link. Any suggestions as to a type/size of puller that is most versatile for doing both jobs? Also any helpful hints for the cylinder rebuild much appreciated! Thanks, Paul
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:16 am |
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Dave S.
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Florida |
Paul,
I used a Pittman arm puller for the cylinder but my advice for the pulley is to take it to a repair shop and have them remove/install the pulley as it takes two different tools to do the job and the Pittman arm puller will only ruin your pulley (trust me, I know). An American Pittman arm puller will just barely mount (almost too big), but will work. A word of caution, make sure that the cylinder is disconnected from the chassis as it comes out like it was shot from a gun.
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:22 am |
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Dave S.
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 57
Location: Florida |
Paul,
I used a Pittman arm puller for the cylinder but my advice for the pulley is to take it to a repair shop and have them remove/install the pulley as it takes two different tools to do the job and the Pittman arm puller will only ruin your pulley (trust me, I know). An American Pittman arm puller will just barely mount (almost too big), but will work. A word of caution, make sure that the cylinder is disconnected from the chassis as it comes out like it was shot from a gun.
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:23 am |
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fairlaniac
Senior Member
Joined: 16 Mar 2006
Posts: 217
Location: Denver, PA |
Drop the drag link
If you are that far along, just undo the idler arm and tie rods and use a press to push out the power ram stud. It took 5 minutes to remove the drag link and 30 seconds to pop out the stud. Well worth the effort. _________________ Doug Bender
1966 Fairlane 427/484 Stroker - Tremec TKX
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:41 am |
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