I’ve got a 1951 Hudson pacemaker I have just recently repaired my center point pivot and with that I had to remove/disassemble what I would assume to be the draglink connecting the steer box arm to the center point and with the disassemble and reassembly I must have gotten something mixed up in the front joint and after resolving a charging issue I went for a drive and the joint came apart while driving and the washers came out of the link. If anyone can give me some ideas on the correct order and parts or where to purchase some new ones I’d appreciate. I haven’t been able to find a diagram of this link yet. In the pictures below you can see the link I’m trying to describe and the washers and cup that fell out.
DRAG LINK The drag link on all models is of the same construction at each end. However, the rear end has a shim adjustment for setting front wheels in the straight ahead position (A and B ), Figure 7. Drag link assembly used on Pacemakers differs in length and angle from drag links used on other models.
REMOVAL: Remove drag link dust covers.. Remove key and plug from drag link at pitman arm and disconnect drag link.. Remove key and plug from drag link at center steering arm and remove drag link. INSTALLATION:. Set front wheels and steering gear in straight ahead position and attach drag link to center steering arm. (See Drag Link Adjustments). 2. Adjust drag link if necessary and attach drag link to pitman arm.
Had a hell of a time copying and pasting that information on this webpage. It has more bugs than a jailhouse mattress, and it never gets fixed to any degree of satisfaction. No wonder people are fleeing to Facebook pages.
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