My 57 GMC has the original style (probably actual original) "ball" tie rod
ends. They are getting pretty sloppy. I took them apart over the weekend and
can see quite a bit of wear on each ball. I will be replacing them, most
likely with the newer technology tie rod ends available from a number of the
old truck parts vendors.
The hard part is removing the old ball from the steering arm on each front
wheel. Are there any list members that have done this? What methods and tools
did you use? Did you have a machine shop do the work? Any input is
appreciated.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Roworth [mailto:wroworth@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2003 2:59 PM
To: oletrucks list
Subject: [oletrucks] a/c cold to warm
Just finished installing my "Old Air Products" a/c. I had it checked and
charged by a so-called "expert". It's weird but it's icy cold at idle and luke
warm when traveling down the road. I have only experienced the opposite due to
low compressor rotation at idle. Had it checked again, by the same guy, and no
leaks etc. The belt is not "rock tight" but it's not slack either. Any ideas?
Wayne - '47 Panel - http://www.itswhatsnext.com/ifs%20project.htm
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