Just to round this little topic off .....
Firstly a pitman arm puller similar to the one pictured above left was perfect for pitman arms but the jaw
gap was just too big for the center link joint ......I couldn't see how the other style could possibly fit the
centre link unless you cut away some of the shroud.
Secondly .....the engine sump pan came out fine WITHOUT lifting the engine! don't know if this applies
to other years or if there are different profiles on the K members?? mine is 71
One thing I can tell you is that the two sump bolts (one each side) that sit between the K member and the sump
will surely test your patience, especially when putting them back in ......was a two hand index and middle finger
shuffle which resulted in dropping the bolt a handful of times!, you will need the correct size spanner (mine are
half inch) a short socket with a long 1/8" drive and a jointed socket .....I found this was the easiest way to fish
those K member bad boys out!! ....combinations of the above are all I had but worked fine!
Hope this helps anyone else who needs to do this job!