Pitman Arm

[cameronlo]

Does anyone have information on where I could possible buy a New or Reconditioned Pitman arm for a 73 centurion?What may be the part number?Do any other Gm cars use the same part?-Thanks Scott C.

[birminghamer]

Scott, your pittman arm should be the same on almost all B body GMs from 71 to 76. Check the Hollander interchange manual, I don't ever recall more than one style but I do not want to give you incorrect advice. If you can find on a salvage car it's an easy part to remove. You will need to buy or rent a pittman arm puller, Autozone, etc have these. If it's cheap enough you may want to pull the power steering unit off of the frame rail AFTER you pull the pittman arm for a spare or core. If you pull the gear and then go after the pittman you will get an idea of what wrestling a greased pig is like.
NAPA used to sell the aftermarket one if you want to go that route, keep in mind the shape might be slightly different. Not a problem unless a show judge catches and dings your points.