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BB 69 Dart idler arm

Posted By: BlueRacer69

BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 12:09 AM

Hi guys, I have a question. I know big blocks darts used a unique pitman arm in 68-69. but what about the idler arm. Is there anything special about that? I'm collecting parts to rebuild my steering. Thanks for any help.
Posted By: Rhinodart

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 12:21 AM

Well I need to dig deeper, but actually the 68 arm has it's own part number for all combinations of A-Body's and 69-70 has it's own number for all A-body's. Same thing applies to pitman arms except of course for the 383's are different in 68 and 69...
Posted By: rftroy

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 01:11 AM

Special pitman arm, but same idler arm on all Barracuda, Dart and Valiant.
Robert

Attached picture 1968 parts book steering pitman and idler arm.JPG
Posted By: Prodart440

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 03:22 PM

What is the difference? I put together a 69 Dart, 383, and used the regular parts. I did have to dent the pan on the passenger side because of interference turning right.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 03:47 PM

Which oil pan and which body 383 did that motor come out of?
Posted By: Prodart440

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 04:21 PM

187 pan, b body 383 with the Shumacher SB to BB mounts.
Posted By: Cab_Burge

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 04:53 PM

The early C body pans fit better in my H code 1969 GTS.
I'm looking for a stock oil pan for it due to it not having a motor or trans. when I took it in trade years ago whiney
Posted By: jlatessa

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/01/22 05:41 PM

I have a 187 pan from a 71 New Yorker 375 HP TNT.

It's baffled really well with a rear pan lip baffle too, only one I've seen.

It's yours for the ride.
Needs to be cleaned and painted, but in very good shape, no dents.

PM me and I'll email you pics...


Joe

Never mind Cab, I found a pic...

Attached picture 187 pan.jpg
Posted By: BlueRacer69

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/02/22 12:29 AM

Guys, I think you are getting away from the op's question. Go back and read the first post.
Posted By: Rhinodart

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/02/22 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by BlueRacer69
Guys, I think you are getting away from the op's question. Go back and read the first post.


Exactly! This thread is about ORIGINAL big block Darts, not cobbled up Darts with big blocks installed, all that crap may work just fine and be cheaper but the OP wanted to know about ORIGINAL big block A-Body's, please try to stay on topic... eyes
Posted By: jlatessa

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/02/22 03:49 AM

Oops, sorry....Joe
Posted By: dart4forte

Re: BB 69 Dart idler arm - 04/02/22 04:08 AM

I used a regular idler arm on my 68 BB GTS. Can’t remember if the pitman arm is different but me thinks it’s not. Only arm that’s different I’d the 67 BB GT
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