Slop in centerlink to pitman arm

[Skip FIx]

Gt the steering arm bolted back on that had the missing bolts(2", 2 1.2" 7/16) . There is a lot of slop in the centerlink that bolts to the pitman arm. Is there an adjustment?

How are those PS to manual conversion ends?

 

[blkblk63ss]

If you are meaning the center link stud going through pit man arm eye , there is no adjustment . You will have to replace link. {if i am understanding you right.}

 

[La Hot Rods]

Is this a P/S center link?

 

[blkblk63ss]

Is this a P/S center link?

That's probably what he mean's... Going to manual steering??? with a power link will be loose as a goose!!!!!!

 

[Skip FIx]

PS centerlink is loose as a goose WITH the PS stuff still on it. The stud into the pitman is tight in pitman, but loose in centerlink/PS valve. Is there an adjustment for that? There looks like there is a locking collar in the link next to it.

Here is the manual conversion kit http://www.impalas.com/1958-64-impala-conversion-manual-steering-center-link-end.html

 

[La Hot Rods]

The only rebuild kits I see are for the manual center link but I wonder if one could use the parts or some of them to fix the P/S one.

 

[Skip FIx]

Does the manual center link have the stud on the link or on the pitman?

 

[ragtp66]

In the picture above on the control valve you can remove that end cap and it can be fine tuned a little bit there, Keep in mind that with the engine NOT running it will feel more sloppy then without the pump running. This whole system is more of an "assist" then a full power steering box so you cannot expect the same feel. Compared to today's cars its a night and day difference.

 

[La Hot Rods]

/www.performanceonline.com/1958-64-Chevy-Impala-Belair-Biscayne-605-Series-Power-Steering-Conversion-Gear-Box/

 

[409 lever]

I knew a girl in college that had some slop in her centerlink. she was so loose I went to a manual conversion.

 

[blkblk63ss]

I knew a girl in college that had some slop in her centerlink. she was so loose I went to a manual conversion.

Maybe your stud was too small!!!

 

[409 lever]

yep its only 2 inches''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
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from the ground. LOL.

 

[Skip FIx]

I can watch the stud move as the wheel turns maybe 1/16 turn before the centerlink moves.

 

[blkblk63ss]

I can watch the stud move as the wheel turns maybe 1/16 turn before the centerlink moves.

As other's have said before it has to have movement or you will not have assist power steering. It has to move to direct the fluid valving in the control valve . There is a ball stud with concave disc's on each side with a spring to keep tension on the ball stud .

 

[Don Jacks]

This is a condition that's not limited to early Chevys,but small and mid size Fords as well.If the power steering pump isn't working,for whatever reason,the steering will have slop in the linkage.The pressure from the pump tightens things up.

 

[Skip FIx]

I understand now! Funny on my first one in '70 we just took off "that power robbing P/S pump" and used some sheet metal to cover up the area around the stud and don't remember the slop-but I've slept a few nights since then

 

[skipxt4]

Skip: With the front wheels off the ground, grab the driver's side front tire, and wiggle side to side, while watching the Control Valve and Pitman Arm. The Play is usually the control Valve. Depending on it's condition, maybe you can tighten it up. There is a place, for a large screwdriver. You will have to, take it apart. They DO sell a Kit.

 

[Phil Reed]

Watching 409 lever's posts and Don's response was 3 of the funniest posts I've read in years!!!!! Carry on guys!!!!