zephyr
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Trying to find used or rebuilt PS Gearbox for my 65 Dart 273 and someone has one from a 65 Coronet. Heres the pic. Should that fit a 65 Dart?
Anybody know if the PS gearbox from 65 Coronet fits a 65 Dart?
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Slantsix64
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it Will work
bcschief
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I would think it has a large sector shaft. You might have a problem getting a pitman arm for it for a early A.
bcschief
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Early A,s normally have small sector shafts in both power and manual steering.
1962 and up: large sector used on C bodies, B vans and EVERYTHING after 1972.
Small sector used on virtually everything else 1962-72. A 65 Coronet will work on a 65 Dart.
All small sectors will swap if correct pitman arm is used.
Small sector used on virtually everything else 1962-72. A 65 Coronet will work on a 65 Dart.
All small sectors will swap if correct pitman arm is used.
bcschief
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So does anybody make a large sector pitman arm for a early A ?
cudamark
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Nope, it has the small shaft just like the A-bodies. Depending on year and engine size, the only differences are the hose fittings on the control valve. Those can be swapped over from the old box.
Without researching I can only speak for A bodies:
Don't forget the centerlink mounts on top of the pitman and idler arms tnrough 1972. Tapered studs point up.
Starting in 1973 the center link mounts under the pitman and idler. Tapered studs point down.
You cannot mix and match between the two arrangements.
Would a 60s C body large sector pitman work in an A body? Would it interfere sonewhere in the smaller A body? I have no idea and don't forget the length and profile of the idler must match.
bcschief
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I know we live in a world were just getting a pitman arm for an early A body is hard enough but getting one for an early A body with a large sector is like finding bigfoot. I guess someone could remachine the sector shaft hole.
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