On one of them that I had, the oval hole that the balls fit into had stress
tears along the inside curve (probably would have snapped under continued
use). I think Bob Adler also pointed out (& I have also experienced) worn
cups & broken springs in the drag link.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: Rich Gallagher <rgallagrrr@mcn.net>
To: <Advdesign1@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2000 7:55 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Steering arm (drag link) Help!
> Thanks for the replies. It came off ok but looking at it, it appears to
be
> worn. I've got it soaking in the parts tank now but would like to know
how
> to judge if it is safe and servicible. One of my primary goals is to get
> this 50 one ton steering well again (if it ever did!). It had been used
to
> haul grain and was likely overloaded with the result that it was pretty
hard
> to keep between the fence posts when I got it. Any suggestions on how to
> tell if I need an new drag link? TIA
> Rich Gallagher
> 50 1 ton & 56 3200
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Advdesign1@aol.com
> Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2000 6:44 PM
> To: rgallagrrr@mcn.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Steering arm (drag link) Help!
>
>
>
> > this thing has cotter pins
> > and what looks like screw slots in its ends.
>
> You need a drag link socket which is a big screwdriver bit for the half
inch
> drive. Should be available at auto parts stores. They come in different
> sizes, so measure slot length.
> Bob aDler
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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