|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-30-2020, 12:19 PM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 73
|
Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
Hi all, I have been having a heck of a rattle from my steering column and some in my club think its coming from the control arms. I've pulled my horn rod and steering wheel and per the Les Andrews book, tried to sheer the pins with a 3/16" socket attached to a 6" extension. Try as I might, those pins aren't sheering a bit. Anyone else have this problem or maybe a different technique? I have new pins and the anti-rattle bushings ready to go.
|
07-30-2020, 12:55 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Northwest CT
Posts: 1,092
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
I used a punch to drive them out partially and then grabbed them with pliers and pulled them out the rest of the way. If you can't get them out you might have to drill them.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
07-30-2020, 02:11 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 73
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
|
07-30-2020, 04:01 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Posts: 1,913
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
Very possible that they have been replaced in the past with a pin made out of harder material. Grinding off one end and driving out will do the job.
__________________
Dave / Lincoln Nebraska |
07-30-2020, 04:24 PM | #5 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 73
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
Ok, I was able to get the arms removed from the rods - combination of drilling and a punch. Working the rods out of the upper bushing -- in very snug and upper bushing is not budging even though the two set screws are out. See pics below. My first time doing this so pardon the questions. Would heat be an answer to to loosen upper bushing (some of the pot metal is already broken off)?
Answers or suggestions anyone? |
07-30-2020, 08:25 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Virginia
Posts: 409
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
07-30-2020, 09:32 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Auburn Washington
Posts: 2,552
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
the upper bushing is made out of pot metal if you try to heat it up with a torch you can melt the bushing. I take it you are working on a seven tooth box. I don`t know of any easy way to get that bushing out without taking the steering shaft out.
|
07-31-2020, 07:04 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: new britain,ct 06052
Posts: 9,393
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
Some have drilled a small hole in the column and sprayed insulation foam inside.
Paul in CT |
07-31-2020, 12:50 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Fresno, Ca.
Posts: 3,636
|
Re: Separating Control Rod from Control Arm
The quadrant, were the spark/gas rods ride on is a press fit. I used a piece of 2" sch 80
ABS and trimmed to fit the quadrant and tapped it DOWN. That relieves some of the pressure on the bushing. You will more than likely need to remove the steering shaft to get the bushing out. The quadrant was drilled, chamfered and tapped too the bushing when it was assembled....a one shot deal.. |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|