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1969
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 Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:23 pm Post subject: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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Working on a 67 bus. Can't get the steering wheel off. It's bending the angle iron puller I made. 1 ½" x ⅛" angle should not bend.
Have a 65 single cab that I pulled the steering wheel off in about 2 minutes... What's happening? Key jammed / binding? It doesn't look out of place...
Has anyone had this happen? How did you get the wheel off without destroying it?
Thanks
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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Erik G
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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probably dissimilar metals fused together (like the Alloy wheels on my lowrider mini-truck) Deep Creep from seafoam is good for this dissimilar metals issue.
for sure leave the nut on a few threads, your face will thank me later
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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Pb blaster
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hitest
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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PB blaster or Aerokroil (more expensive) work great- but they require reapplication- sometimes over the course of a couple weeks. But the key is patience. Too many people spray that stuff and expect it to be ready to beat on in a half hour. Let the chemicals do the job.
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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1969
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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I had this steering wheel off a year ago and it came off no problem. I'm thinking the key was misaligned when put back together and now binding. I literally can't budge this thing..
Pb blaster or aerokroil still going to work in this case? |
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mdege
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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| Erik G wrote: |
probably dissimilar metals fused together (like the Alloy wheels on my lowrider mini-truck) Deep Creep from seafoam is good for this dissimilar metals issue.
for sure leave the nut on a few threads, your face will thank me later |
No, it is the tapered shape of the steering column and the steering wheel hub. This has the same effect at the "morse taper" used on machining equipment. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_taper
You will definitely want to use a suitable puller with an adapter like this one VW202P
Dont forget to unscrew the ring, that cancels the turn-signal on the bottom of the steering-wheel hub.
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DubStyle
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Can't get the steering wheel off.... |
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| Erik G wrote: |
Deep Creep from seafoam is good for this dissimilar metals issue.
for sure leave the nut on a few threads, your face will thank me later |
The bold part is excellent advice if you don't have a puller and you decide to use a hammer.
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| Dont forget to unscrew the ring, that cancels the turn-signal on the bottom of the steering-wheel hub. |
Another piece of excellent advice, unless you want to buy new parts. 
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