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TMB · 02-14-2011, 11:43 AM

'29 Murray Town Sedan. All the balls on control and Pittman arms worn to an ellipse. Shy of finding original arms in great shape is it best to have new balls welded on original arms or purchase new reproduction control and Pittman arms? Control arms recently removed during a front end and brake system overhaul.

Joop · 02-14-2011, 01:12 PM

Pitman Arm

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A Michigander · 02-14-2011, 03:13 PM

Send the arms to A & L in Connecticut and have them reballed.

redmodelt · 02-14-2011, 10:09 PM

The best ones (OP) are the ones that have the ball part turned off leaving the shaft. The new ball is pressed on and plug welded. Snyders sells them. (A & L might be doing them for Snyders)

wrndln · 02-14-2011, 11:05 PM

I have heard that A&L does work for most model A part houses. They do a great job, I have had several done by them. You can't tell they have been repaired once they are installed.

fastrnu · 02-15-2011, 01:15 AM

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just bought them for my 26 from snyders. think they were around a buck a piece. Heres a shot of one.
i used an extra to put the smaller 1" ball on a F-5 arm mounted on my F-1 box to give me quicker steering on my 26 Lakester build. Front tires are 26" tall.

Smokey Pickett · 03-05-2011, 07:39 PM

TMB,
I have a 29 Murray. would like to compare notes. If you are interested please e-mail [email protected]

02-14-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
TMB Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 51	Worn balls on control/Pittman arms City: East Lansing State: MI '29 Murray Town Sedan. All the balls on control and Pittman arms worn to an ellipse. Shy of finding original arms in great shape is it best to have new balls welded on original arms or purchase new reproduction control and Pittman arms? Control arms recently removed during a front end and brake system overhaul.

02-14-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,950	Re: Worn balls on control/Pittman arms Pitman Arm Click here: Model A Parts For Sale - The Ford Barn ...

02-14-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
A Michigander Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 19	Re: Worn balls on control/Pittman arms Send the arms to A & L in Connecticut and have them reballed.

02-14-2011, 10:09 PM	#4
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Worn balls on control/Pittman arms The best ones (OP) are the ones that have the ball part turned off leaving the shaft. The new ball is pressed on and plug welded. Snyders sells them. (A & L might be doing them for Snyders)

02-14-2011, 11:05 PM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,162	Re: Worn balls on control/Pittman arms I have heard that A&L does work for most model A part houses. They do a great job, I have had several done by them. You can't tell they have been repaired once they are installed.

03-05-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
Smokey Pickett Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Twain, Calif. Feather River Canyon Posts: 39	Re: Worn balls on control/Pittman arms TMB, I have a 29 Murray. would like to compare notes. If you are interested please e-mail [email protected]