Pete, I have the same problem. If you find out which is which I sure would
like to know. Try to measure the diameter and I can get about as many
readings as places I measure! My pitman arm is larger hole and center lind
has smaller stud. Had to put washer on it to get it to fasten safely until
I can find out what I really need. Good luck and please post what you find.
John
64 SS Chevelle
(2) 69 Chevelles
56 Chev 409
65 GMC 1/2 ton
49 Plymouth (70k actual miles original)
Pooe from so many vehicles (LOL)
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] 64 Chevelle Centerlink trivia
I'm rebuilding the front end of my 64SS.
The centerlink has a bad joint so is one of the main reasons.
Checking my stash of good used centerlinks I knew I had to check for
13/16" or 7/8" diameter to ID which one I could use. (13/16" = 1st
design, 7/8" = 2nd design)
My understanding was the 13/16" used the idler and pitman arm with the
smaller hole to match smaller stud size,
and the 7/8" centerlink uses larger studs to mount to idler and pitman
arms.
So now I have a 13/16" and a 7/8' link which both use the smaller sized
studs.
Hadn't seen that before.
I bet that would cause a bunch of confusion at the parts store.
Just thought you'd want to know! : )
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA
