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gearbox pittman arm stuck (1/7)
 11/10/09 2:03pm
frstvette
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changing out gear box can not get the pittman arm off. I took off the large bolt and I have a pittman arm puller. I can not tighten the puller any more arm still wont come off. I can not take the gearbox off the car because I have headers. pittman arm gets in the way so im trying to take the pittman off.

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gearbox pittman arm stuck (2/7)
 11/10/09 2:18pm
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Might need a little persuasion with a medium sized hammer, or some heat. Heat is fastest, but it will also damage the seal on the lower steering box, so....
With the puller tight, tap(translation:beat the h**l out of) on the sides of the pitman arm. Those things are usually pretty stubborn to get off, but it will come off with a little "help". It might also help to bolt the gearbox back up to the frame, if possible.


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gearbox pittman arm stuck (3/7)
 11/10/09 5:05pm
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thank you adam it came off. I had to take off master cylinder to get it out. Iam going to replace master cylinder anyway

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gearbox pittman arm stuck (4/7)
 11/11/09 9:03am
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gearbox pittman arm stuck (5/7)
 11/11/09 9:10am
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lol lol yes it is. You know I got frustrated, came to the forum got encouraged and went back at it and goter done. 

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gearbox pittman arm stuck (6/7)
 11/11/09 5:32pm
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ALL RIGHT FRANK! That's what it takes, a lot of "sticktoitiveness" LOL Wink.

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gearbox pittman arm stuck (7/7)
 11/11/09 10:19pm
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