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| | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | I posted this in Interiors, but maybe it was the wrong place. I was wondering how to remove the steering wheel on my 37 without destroying it. I would like to re-use it. I have a wheel puller but I don't think it is the tool I need. How'sit done? thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If it has 2 tapped holes in the hub you can use a steering wheel or harmonic balancer puller. If not put some penatrant on it & screw the nut back on a little ways. Grab the wheel with one hand on each side, brace your feet against the floor & pull bach & forth on the wheel, pulling harder on each side back & forth. That will usually get it but if not maybe you can drill & tap some holes.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,644 | If it's like most pressed on steering wheels first remove the retaining nut and then just have a helper pull up on the wheel while you smack the end of the shaft with a brass hammer. The shock should overcome the press fit.
Variations on that theme include using a long nut, thread half way onto the shaft and put a bolt in the other end, tighten and smack that with a steel hammer.
I've even seen guys just smack the shaft with a steel hammer, which might ruin the threads... that's how the the nut thing came to be.
Of course, all this depends on if the wheel is pressed on like the later ones. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | Thanks for the info guys, I guess it's Hammer-time!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 507 | Remember it is a 70 year old steering wheel, with too much preasure you may ruin the wheel. Use a puller to prevent damage to the steering wheel. They are expensive to replace if you can find one. Good luck with it.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 | I had to make a puller for my '37 wheel. The steering wheel is drilled for very small screws, something like 10-32 I think. Then take a scrap of 1/4" thick steel with two holes drilled for the two screws to go thru, put as much pressure on the two screws as you think they can handle, then smack the center with a brass hammer. The scrap steel will protect the shaft from damage.
After you get the wheel off, be very carefull with the top bushing in the mast. They are not avalible. Best to drive it out from the bottom using a long broom handle or similer tool. The mast has a small clip in it holding the bushing from sliding to the bottom. I had to make a bushing for mine using a hard wood. Its held up well but needs replace now due to wear. Joe | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | Yeah mine is drilled for two small screws but the threads don't seem to hold much. Maybe I'll have to run a tap in there. Thanks for the advice.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Buy three "J" hooks at the hardware store. Use them with the puller. The hooks go around the arms of the steering wheel. You'll probably have to open the "J" a bit. Be sure to mark the location of the splines so you get it back on straight. You'll find more info HERE.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 |
Just because you have a few Craftsman tools, it dosen't mean your a craftsman.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I'd never seen one of those. Pretty cool.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | Yeah, I bet you can't rent one of those at the rental center!
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