The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors Broke my Steering Wheel puller - Need a replacement.

I just broke my steering wheel puller trying to use the MAC wheel puller I got. Can one of you gents send a pic and/or tell me where to get one for less than $35 ?

@Stewart**2

Sending a PM.

Geez, I think there may be one or two extras kicking around. PM me, but can’t get to sending one until or just after June 21. Find one beforehand great! , but if you run into a dead end contact me.

Thanks, everyone! But I was talking about the puller; not the steering wheel. I just ordered a new steering wheel from Classic Parts. Didn't feel like putting up with cracks again (mine had them b4 breaking). If I could get a picture of the one that was "made back in high school many years ago" or the one that I believe Jon G was posting about. I found one but they wanted $31 + shipping (probably $10-$15) If I could see a picture of the puller, maybe I could make one. Sorry about making everybody misunderstand me. I may have goofed by posting in the wrong place.

S2

Stewart.

Sorry I misunderstood your original post and moved it here.

I've used a small steel plate drilled to match the tapped holes in the steering wheel. Use some bolts tightened snugly (don't' overtighten and strip them,) then tap on the plate that's pressing against the end of the steering shaft. I leave the nut on, but backed out flush with the end of the shaft. Retighten the bolts and tap again. Keep repeating till the wheel comes off. If yours was tight enough that you broke a puller, use bolts that are long enough to got thru the plate and use nuts on top of the plate instead of turning the bolt in the steering wheel.

I have moved your thread back to Interiors.

Nearly all the major auto parts stores will loan a steering wheel puller to you for free.

I got one from O'Reilly Auto Parts. Worked just fine. Auto Zone and Advance also have free tool loan programs.

Kevin suggested this homemade puller some years ago when I was working pulling the steering wheel from one of my trucks. It worked like a charm! It’s been used a few more times since by other buddies. To make one takes only as long as needed to round up the hardware, cut the metal, and drill then tap some holes.

Yeah, rent one.
I`ve pulled hundreds if not thousands of GM steering wheels.
Never broke a puller or heard of it. Make sure your bolts are even so it
pulls that way. Go slow and be careful.

I did a quick search and MAC should have a warranty. check there web site

I “borrowed” one from NAPA last weekend for free. Here is how it works…….They charge your credit card for the cost of the puller and if you bring it back within 72 hours, they refund you 100%, including taxes. If you don’t bring it back in 72 hours, you own it.

-Mike

Advance gives you 30 days.

O Reilly gives you 2 or 3 days

IF you decide to buy rather than rent then be sure and coat the threads with anti seize, messy but makes them last forever. Using dry will eventually gall them.

I want to thank you all for your replies and suggestions. I RRREEEEAAAAALLLYYY screwed up on my original post. I broke the steering wheel while using my MAC puller (a two claw type that goes under the steering wheel to pry it up). I wanted to fashion a puller that I could use the two 7/16x 18 bolts w/o having to buy one. And if I had to buy one (I'm a cheapskate), didn't want to pay $35-40 for it. BTW, borrowed a puller from a friend and got the wheel off yesterday. Also anybody want to try their hand at refurbishing a '54-'55.1 steering wheel (yes I know, this should be in the "FREEBIES")? Have a new steering wheel on it's way. So again, THANK YOU ALL for your suggestions and offers and I'm sorry for wasting your time. A HUUUUGGGGEEEE misunderstanding on my part.

S2

Just to clarify for future readers, the size of the bolts used to pull the stock wheel are 5/16”-18. Your wheel many have been altered or maybe just a typo!