My 69 project

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Here is some processes pictures of cleaning the pitman arm.Two Original, simple greened and scrubbed, blasted, wire wheel.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

These are almost ready for clear. Some before and after pictures. More sanding, polishing, degrease and I want to wipe them down with Gibbs, clear.

 

[kmakar]

Here is some processes pictures of cleaning the pitman arm.Two Original, simple greened and scrubbed, blasted, wire wheel.

Do you find simple green better than dawn dishwashing soap?

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Do you find simple green better than dawn dishwashing soap?

I really haven’t compared. I just had a spray bottle of simple handy. Does it work better?

 

[kmakar]

I really haven’t compared. I just had a spray bottle of simple handy. Does it work better?

I've always used Dawn because it didn't smell, wasn't slimy, and cut the grease really well. I was just curious if you'd made the comparison.

I'm OCD and strong cleaning scents bother me (like stuck in your nose for hours after). I pretty much use Dawn for all my cleaning including in the automatic soap dispenser at my shop sink (even use dawn when I mop my garage floor).

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

I've always used Dawn because it didn't smell, wasn't slimy, and cut the grease really well. I was just curious if you'd made the comparison.

I'm OCD and strong cleaning scents bother me (like stuck in your nose for hours after). I pretty much use Dawn for all my cleaning including in the automatic soap dispenser at my shop sink (even use dawn when I mop my garage floor).

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t find the smell strong just a unique smell. For that part I just cleaned it in a ziplock bag. There wasn’t a lot there. Mostly I like to do it outside.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

I was on a thread reading about pitman arm numbers in ocs. I noticed mike said the number for ps was the number I have. Is that correct? Was this part interchangeable from manual and power?

 

[Chevelle_Nut]

I've always used Dawn because it didn't smell, wasn't slimy, and cut the grease really well. I was just curious if you'd made the comparison.

I'm OCD and strong cleaning scents bother me (like stuck in your nose for hours after). I pretty much use Dawn for all my cleaning including in the automatic soap dispenser at my shop sink (even use dawn when I mop my garage floor).

I dump straight purple stuff on my floor, brake cleaner for hard stains. Of course I am Oscar

 

[cage2592]

The one you show (5679207) is for a 68-72 Manual Steering gear with the 13/16 center link hole. The one listed for a P/S is 5679209 still with the 13/16 center link hole. From what I can find, the measured distance of 'center steering gear hole' to the 'center of the center link hole' on both are identical. All the pictures I find look identical. I wonder if the spline count is different.

 

[cheveslakr]

I always thought they were shorter for a manual box, but could be wrong. I've got one here I'll look at, and check our N40 in the AiM. Will post later.....

 

[cage2592]

When you say shorter, do you mean in total length or height difference between the two mounting surfaces? Like it has a shorter or deeper drop.

 

[cheveslakr]

Shorter hole to hole.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

The one you show (5679207) is for a 68-72 Manual Steering gear with the 13/16 center link hole. The one listed for a P/S is 5679209 still with the 13/16 center link hole. From what I can find, the measured distance of 'center steering gear hole' to the 'center of the center link hole' on both are identical. All the pictures I find look identical. I wonder if the spline count is different.

Thanks I see I was off the last number.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

What does group 6859 mean?

 

[cheveslakr]

I did measure both versions, both are 5 inches hole to hole, but the small hole is smaller on the power steering arm.

 

[cage2592]

Could the other one with a different size hole be for a 64-67 Chevelle? I thought the years should be the same size arms but the earlier years have a larger 7/8 hole (vs the 13/16) for the center link pin. Its been years since I looked at these and compared them to to PS / Manual systems.

 

[cheveslakr]

IIRC, the center link is a different part number also, the ball joint attaching to the tie rod could be the difference.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Last night my uncle and I installed the front coil springs. These are the ones I got with the car cleaned and powdered. Spindles were black and purchased off c/l. Install was easy with some help. Used the spring compressor that was internal and hooks on both ends. I could have adjusted the hooks and rod to squeeze the spring tighter, but got it to compress to 14”. Needing an inch or to more. We used a ratchet strap to close the remaining inch we needed to get the castle but on. Easy only I repeat I put the strap on the first one and scratched the paint. I will have to touch that up and sure it won’t be the last. Now I can move on with more of the front steering linkage.

 

[cheveslakr]

Nice. Such a rewarding point in a restoration. I use a 1/2" threaded rod through the shock holes to compress the spring. Use a thread coupler instead of a nut, so as not to strip the threads in repeated use. Impact ratchet is key here also.

 

[1969chevmalibu1969]

Nice. Such a rewarding point in a restoration. I use a 1/2" threaded rod through the shock holes to compress the spring. Use a thread coupler instead of a nut, so as not to strip the threads in repeated use. Impact ratchet is key here also.

Good old fashion socket and man power. Glad I don’t have to do it like that again. I still have the backs to install, but that shouldn’t be as hard or take as long.