Trying to Pull Steering Wheel
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08-25-2007, 13:03
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Trying to Pull Steering Wheel
Thanks Jim, I am going to soak the area with some penitrating oil
over night and see what gives tomorrow. Likely never off the bus in 35 years. Let ya know tomorrow. The idea with the grade 8 bolts is good plus the nuts on threated shaft so thanks on those tips. John Heckman central Pa 1973 FC > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64" > wrote: > > > > Guys I am trying to get the steering wheel off the ole bus. I have > the > > correct tool and it will not budge. Placing a washer over the > threaded > > post I will damage the thread and have actually bent the bolts going > > into the holds for this application. I can't believe its that > tight? > > Idea's suggestions etc. Don't see why there would be a problem. The > > keeper nut screwed off easily enough and I can see the teeth of the > > retaining gear, just will not move. > > Sometimes it helps to tap the center bolt of your puller while it is > under pressure. Also rocking the steering wheel "over and under" might > help. To prevent damage to the threads, put the original nut back on > and screw it down about 4 turns then place another smaller nut or > thick wawasher on top of that nut and push against that with your > puller. I just pulled mine off a week ago and it surprised me as to > how much pressure it took for the hub to "pop" off. also grade 8 bolts > are a good idea....screw them as far as they will go into the wheel > hub.... jim sears 77FC > > John Heckman > > central Pa > > 1973 FC > > > |
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Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - bubblerboy64 - 08-25-2007, 04:12
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - jimbojcs - 08-25-2007, 06:21
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - bubblerboy64 - 08-25-2007 13:03
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - jimbojcs - 08-26-2007, 04:20
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - bubblerboy64 - 08-26-2007, 05:05
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - erniecarpet@... - 08-26-2007, 09:07
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - Gardner Yeaw - 08-26-2007, 12:47
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - Larry Dill - 08-27-2007, 08:03
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - Gardner Yeaw - 08-27-2007, 12:56
Trying to Pull Steering Wheel - bubblerboy64 - 08-30-2007, 04:59
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