twodoorgaz Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi folks. can the pin in a swivel steering arm be replaced? like this: I ask as I am in need of a two-hole Left Hand Steering arm from a stage 1 v8 (similar to the 4-cyl ones pictured above) - part number FRC1939) and can't find one for sensible money, only direct from Land Rover for £200-ish (I already have the right hand side) - they are different from a 4-cylinder one in the pin to allow clearance for the CV. I could have the pin from my Right Hand arm copied and (I'm assuming) pressed into a 4cyl arm if this is a standard practice. I just don't know how these things would have been constructed from new. I'd have drawings made for the pin to help others converting to CV. I suppose the real question is: is this pin a serviceable part? its not shown as a separate item in the parts manual, nor is it mentioned in the green bible but that doesn't mean to say that it can't be replaced. Many thanks indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoorgaz Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 I should add that the reason I thought about asking this question is as I stumbled across this advert at LRSeries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 You could phone them! Also phone Dunsfold surely Phil would know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looks to me like its pressed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 From my own recollection, the pin I a pressed in part. That said, I've never looked for a replacement item. You could have a pin machined to spec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 If you've got an arm with the right pin, can always try and press it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Looks pressed to me. I'd try pressing it out using a proper hydraulic press. You may need to heat the cast part to expand it, especially on pressing the new pin in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 When you look at an existing arm, look again and you will probably see there is a cross pin linking the casting to the swivel pin. This is what I've noticed on 'original' lower 'steering lever and pin' assemblies. I've never needed or wanted to try and separate them. I am also only referring to 'standard' swivel pins, not any V8 variation. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I was about to mention the same as David. Look for a cross pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoorgaz Posted October 31, 2015 Author Share Posted October 31, 2015 Thanks folks will look for a cross pin and may try to press one out on a scrap arm and will post results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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