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BennettF

10-06-2006 07:55:59




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Which is better for separating the drag link ends from the steering gear arms, a ball joint separator (15/16" opening) or a tie rod end puller (13/16" opening) on a 1966 Ford 2000, 3 cyl, gas. Thanks. Bennett




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jmixigo

10-06-2006 08:21:55




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 Re: Ford 2000 drag link end separation in reply to BennettF, 10-06-2006 07:55:59  
Either one will git er done, an either one will ruin the rubber boot an the little washer thingy that holds the rubber boot.



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BennettF

10-06-2006 09:32:05




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 Re: Ford 2000 drag link end separation in reply to jmixigo, 10-06-2006 08:21:55  
Any suggestions how to do it without ruining something?



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RickB

10-06-2006 10:03:46




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 The hammer, a special tool in reply to BennettF, 10-06-2006 09:32:05  
A 3 lb hammer applied to the steering arm/pitman arm socket perpendicular to the rod end. May need to back up the opposite side of the socket with a larger hammerhead or similar. Leave the nut on flush with the end of the threads (but loosened) to protect the threads and keep the draglink from flying off when it separates. This method WILL work without damaging components when done correctly.

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Dave in Ms

10-06-2006 11:07:56




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 Re: The hammer, a special tool in reply to RickB, 10-06-2006 10:03:46  
Have someone hold the 3 lb hammer tight against the pitman arm. Then, you can use an old ball peen hammer held opposite the 3 lb one and whack it with another heavy hammer. This way you won't risk hitting the rim of the metal thingy that connects the rubber boot to the link. If you have never seen it done, you will be surprised at how well it works. One or two whacks and out she pops.



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jmixigo

10-06-2006 16:24:12




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 Re: The hammer, a special tool in reply to Dave in Ms, 10-06-2006 11:07:56  
Seeing as how I all ready got a 6 lb. sledge with no handle in it (actually a very handy item) an a wide selection of BFH's, I'm gone haffta try that.

Thanx Dave



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BennettF

10-06-2006 11:07:48




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 Re: The hammer, a special tool in reply to RickB, 10-06-2006 10:03:46  
Thank you.



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Dave in Ms

10-08-2006 07:31:13




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 Re: The hammer, a special tool in reply to BennettF, 10-06-2006 11:07:48  
Just a little more info in case someone thinks this idea is Voodoo mechanics. The tie rod stud is tapered, as is its mating hole. When tightened down, the taper locks both parts together. The "Whack" upsets the taper momentarilary by just a few thousanths of an inch, causing the parts to separate. Backing up the parts with a heavy hammer keeps the blow from damaging the parts inside the steering box by directing the energy of the "Whack back to the part being struck.

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