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Old 03-11-2021, 09:07 AM
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I recently purchased a complete steering linkage for my 69 Bird from a forum member which includes the curved pitman arm idle arm assembly. Pic of assembly attached.

I already have the curved pitman arm on my car which is factory 400 PS car. When comparing the idle arm assembly, the one on my car (unknown if original) is a different shape like this: https://www.googleadservices.com/pag...gQIEhBD&adurl=

The one I just bought looks like this: https://www.googleadservices.com/pag...gQIEhBY&adurl=

Also - the one on my car, like the first link appears to be one-piece assembly versus the second link which shows bracket and idle arm as separate pieces.

A quick unassembled match up does not appear to pose any issues but I won't know till it's installed. Does someone here know which one is correct and if the one I bought will work.
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Old 03-11-2021, 08:48 PM
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The one on the table looks right. Here's my original one.
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Old 03-12-2021, 06:51 AM
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That’s a pitman arm - What does your idle arm look like?

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'69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project
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Are you referring to the bend not being there in the -Idler- arm you got?

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Are you referring to the bend not being there in the -Idler- arm you got?
Yes - apologies for the lack of clarity in post

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'69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project
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That’s a pitman arm - What does your idle arm look like?
Oops my bad, I thought you wanted a pic of the Pitman Arm. How's this one? Hope it helps.
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Yes - apologies for the lack of clarity in post
More pics if it helps.
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Thanks- the pic you posted in post #6 looks like your idle arm is also straight. Is this replacement or original?

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Old 03-14-2021, 01:35 PM
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As far as I know it's original. I've heard that it's hard to find the correct ones.

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