15 Inch measurement

[Zedman]

I have recently removed the entire power steering system as a whole from my 1961 Avanti II as part of a full Frame replacement job. I intend on overhauling the Control Valve as a matter of preventative maintenance as the car sat idle for 17 years before I acquired it.  On inspection, I noted the distance between the Control valve grease nipple and the centre of the Reach Rod (grease nipple) was exactly 15 1/4 " . The Shop manual states simply 15" .   In the interests of doing this job correctly, is there any difference between the original shop manual specification and the later chevy-engined Avanti II's?  Do I just reassemble as found ?     Also, In the interests of convenient disassembly, It appears must I extract the Pitman Arm from the Steering Gear as the ball stud on there is not removable?

Regards, Steve.

 

Edited March 23, 2022 by Zedman
Additional query added

[mfg]

In my opinion, reassemble as found.

[pantera928]

Very rare 1961 Avanti II

[Zedman]

21 hours ago, pantera928 said:

Very rare 1961 Avanti II

Typo ! ....   1981, to wit, RQB 3269.

 

[pantera928]

22 minutes ago, Zedman said:

Typo ! ....   1981, to wit, RQB 3269.

 

I know. Just jerking your chain a bit. All in fun.

THought it was a rare Aussie model with a Holden engine.