Dropped center link from Mancini or 440 Source. Where is it made?

[origcharger]

More photos comparing 440 source link with OEM link from a 1970 Super Bee

 

[fullmetaljacket]

More photos comparing 440 source link with OEM link from a 1970 Super Bee

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Hello Origchargers. Thank you very much. This clarifies in picture form how much the link differs from the original.

 

[64HEMI330SEDAN]

full metal jacket would it be possible to see some pictures of what you did? i was thinking about cutting mine and putting a chrome moly tube to make it the correct size as my oe one also.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

full metal jacket would it be possible to see some pictures of what you did? i was thinking about cutting mine and putting a chrome moly tube to make it the correct size as my oe one also.

330.
I only have pictures of the finished piece. Unfortunately, I did not take any flicks during the process, though I did make drawings.
Basically, I used 4130 chromoly tubing of 1" inch OD circumference. The tubing wall is most important in order to be strong for such a critical part. I think it was .188 or so wall thickness or in layman's terms, about 1/8" thick. To be safe, I turned down the straight part of the link after the turn to create a male sleeve enough to slip tightly into the chromoly tubing. It was then butt welded through a small hole that was drilled into the chromoly tube, then it was seam welded all the way around at the fault line where it met the iron eyelets.
It shaved 2 Lbs off that part. A jig is most important to bolt it down tight while cutting and sizing to keep the exact measurements and orientation intact.
I'll post some pictures when I find them.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

While we're on the subject underneath, does anyone have recollection of what tool they used to remove the drag link from the idler arm while still on the car? Any tricks or perhaps a pitch fork?

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Here's a close up of the lightweight drag link with the seam weld where the factory curve drop transitions to the straight bridge section. The plug weld which was ground finished is hiding on the top section.

 

[origcharger]

I use a puller like a 27170 OEM to remove steering joints I want to reuse, a picture can be found on Summit racing website

 

[fullmetaljacket]

I use a puller like a 27170 OEM to remove steering joints I want to reuse, a picture can be found on Summit racing website

Thank you, but I'm not pulling the pitman arm off. I just want to remove the center link from the idler arm while on the car.