Trying to Pull Steering Wheel

[jimbojcs]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >Can i ask why you are pulling the steering wheel off? jim
> > --- 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
> > >
> >
>