'68 Charger Pitman Arm problem number 2.

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:09 pm

I ordered a new Pitman Arm for mine from PST. I managed to get the old one off using a crow bar and a trolley jack! New one doesn't fit. The splined hole has a smaller diameter to the one I've just taken off. There's probably a couple of millimetres in it. I've got a casting number off the old arm and it's 3402730N16266. I don't know whether the steering box has been swapped out at some time in the past. Does anyone know whether this casting number refers to a '68 Charger?

latil · Post by **latil** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:17 pm

C Body PS box has bigger spline,I thought B body were all the same?

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:23 pm

That's why I'm confused...

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:33 pm

THere were 2 sizes of spline, I was caught out on that one...

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:44 pm

Cheers Pete. They didn't mention that when I ordered it. I'll get back on to them. Anyone one want a small spline Pitman Arm? Brand new...

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sat Aug 16, 08 1:57 pm

There is some good intel on "big block Dart". Check that out for pitman info.

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sat Aug 16, 08 3:11 pm

I can't find anyone who stocks the larger spline arm. PST and Year One both stock the smaller spline, but don't list a larger spline. Anyone got any suggestions?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Aug 16, 08 8:45 pm

The later B bodies 72 & up , used the larger spline PAS box , so you must have a later box on your's , PITA.

Firm Feel can supply you with the correct pitman arm.

Gringo · Post by **Gringo** » Sun Aug 17, 08 5:24 pm

Thanks mate.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sat Aug 23, 08 9:49 pm

The only ones I've seen at the US Shows is one made by CRANE, not the cam people, another supplier!
I spoke to the Main man, and he told me they were made by the Australians???
Most Steering boxes have a large casting date on the side, as in MONTH/YEAR.
I think all the pre 71's are the smaller type?

BozoBacca.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Tue Aug 26, 08 12:01 pm

aussie pitman arms come in two sizes. they changed for Power steering early 70s

manual boxes all the same

Dave