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Thanks Bob, you're right about not selling any new ones. It seems as though you can get a new pitman arm for any other vehicle from the era, though. The only other trucks that I have found that used the same style gearbox were a few International models from the late 60's to the mid 70's. I...

Thanks to both of you for the info....my steering box appears to be the same.

pitman arm Thanks for the comment. That is what I thought, but the shaft that the pitman arm connects to is slightly larger on the p/s gearbox. It is my understanding that the gearbox was only used from 72-77. I was wondering if any other manufacturer used a pitman arm that might work.

About 5 months ago I purchased a M882 with 17,400 miles on it. Its got its share of dings but very little rust. Was owned by a volunteer fire department in central Indiana. Recently I had the manual steering gear go out. Rather than replacing it, I am trying to convert it to power steering...