[vidguy]

Yes it has to point to the rear.
Do you have a stock pan? Are the Motor Mounts worn or broken?
When I put my pitman back on my 67 I posted pics because I was concerned I was not getting it up tight enough for the same reasons. The clearance near the pan is very tight on all "A" body cars from what I have seen. I checked many cars and looked over on the chevelles board as well. They talk about it there too. I got mine to just clear in relation to the pan, but it rubs ever so slightly on the crossmember at full turn.

Make sure you have it flipped (up/down orientation) the right way. It should only go on the shaft one way since I THINK it is tapered. I KNOW its keyed...
Also the Centerlinks are different shapes between different years, that matters a lot. The replacemnts can be thicker diameters too.
Make sure you got the arm on enough to get the nut all the way on the shaft and THEN a few threads before making a judgement on the clearance.

Hope that helps some.

James Fasso
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'67 GTO Conv
"220, 221, whatever it takes."
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