PW Drag Link Question - Problem

Posted by Will (in MI) on Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 9:36PM :

For those who were at the Southern Power Wagon Rally, you know my problem, but for the others her it is, and a question to go with it.

The Drag Link connection to the Pitman Arm disconnected. It seemed to happen (only twice, and on the trial) when I cranked hard on the steering while not rolling much. The guys on the trail ride with me were great in lending me balling wire and zip ties to get me going again and I'd like to tank them again!

Some of them suggested checking the "disk" and "spring" installation to make sure they were in the correct order and I was unable to get grease in the fitting and if installed wrong that could cause the problem.

Looking at the manual (per the photo above) I'm not sure which order is correct for the Sockets, Spring and Bumper as on one end it shows them in one order and on the other end in another order. (On the Left the bumper is towards the center of the link and on the Right End the Sockets are towards the center).

Any one know which is correct?

Thanks,
Will

• My 1949 B-1PW126

Follow Ups:

• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Vaughn 10:30PM 05/05/2004
  • Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Will (in MI) 10:34PM 05/05/2004
    • Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Vaughn 7:58PM 05/06/2004
• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Dan Shockley 10:13PM 05/05/2004
  • Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Will (in MI) 10:18PM 05/05/2004
    • Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Dan Shockley 10:21PM 05/05/2004
• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Chris In Idaho 9:58PM 05/05/2004
  • also spring inside could be broken - Chris In Idaho 10:01PM 05/05/2004
• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - eds 9:56PM 05/05/2004
• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Tom J. 9:55PM 05/05/2004
• Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Todd Somers 9:51PM 05/05/2004
  • Re: PW Drag Link Question - Problem - Will (in MI) 9:56PM 05/05/2004

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