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February 24, 2012, 03:12:39 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2012, 03:12:39 PM »
Super simple puller can be made with some flat bar, 2, 1/4-20 bolts and a 3/8-24 in the center.  The 1/4-20s get drilled and tapped into the hub and then you can tighten up on the center bolt and even whomp on it if you so desire.. I had to do the same thing with a Teleflex steering on my Sport 15 and an old International 504 tractor and it worked great.   The tapped holes are hidden by the hub cover so no one will ever know..... 8)

I was on the road visiting in-laws and yes I had a GOOD time!  I got lucky and married well......

This is the little puller I made to yank the wheel..  You just need to drill and tap your hub for the "pulling" screws...  The flat bar is a peice of 5/16 I had laying around.. The carrage bolts are 1/4-20 and the center is a 3/8-24.. And they are as long as they need to be to reach down into the hub...  Good Luck!
Dave

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February 26, 2012, 05:44:51 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2012, 05:44:51 PM »
Not sure if I did that right, just edited a post with a picture but for some reason the post date didn't change..  Oh well, hope the picture helps!
Dave

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February 26, 2012, 07:32:37 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2012, 07:32:37 PM »
Nice.
I have something like that somewhere that I made years ago.  It's buried in the garage somewhere.
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February 26, 2012, 08:30:41 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2012, 08:30:41 PM »
hows it goin JD?Get that wheel off yet? :scratch:
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February 27, 2012, 08:57:28 AM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2012, 08:57:28 AM »
Thanks for all of the suggestions guys :salut: dburr, thanks for sharing that photo and decription of the tool.  Might end up having to resort to that.

Pete, have not got it off yet.  Waiting for my neighbor to come over and give me that extra set of hands.  Going to try the most popular suggestion having him pull while I hit the top of the nut.  If that doesn't work, I will sacrifice the steering wheel to get it off.  I guess the good ole destroyer wheel is a thing of the past anyway :roll:

It have soaked it with PB Blaster for the last two weeks.  Hopefully, that has done some good.  I will post how I got it off (if it will come off)  :wink:
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February 27, 2012, 01:32:59 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2012, 01:32:59 PM »
When you start yanking on the wheel, watch out for it beginning to bend if you want to keep it. That is why I made the puller, those spokes are not big enough to be able to stand the force you may put on it and they are and absolute B%¥£!!! to straighten out.  If you don't have the flat bar, a hardwood block will work too.  (I had to do that to ge a 70 Merc flywheel off..). Hope it goes well!!!
Dave

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February 27, 2012, 11:05:47 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2012, 11:05:47 PM »
I went through this exact situation on the same wheel on my 250ccp just six months ago.  I did everything you have done, steering wheel puller, hammer, pb blaster, etc.  Weeks and nothing but frustration.  I finally took a hacksaw to the shaft behind the wheel and cut it off.  While that didn't solve the problem of freeing up the wheel, it did free it up so I could replace the steering box.  

The key is "the key"  I dropped the wheel and remaining shaft on the ground by accident, heard a "ping", saw the shaft key fall out and the wheel came right off.  Focus on on the shaft key.  Drop a punch on it and hit with hammer vs. applying pressue to shaft and hitting shaft head.  

JG

February 28, 2012, 08:20:28 AM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #22 on: February 28, 2012, 08:20:28 AM »
Quote from: "JoseGaspar"
I went through this exact situation on the same wheel on my 250ccp just six months ago.

I posted the link.

Last sentence in last post of thread. :idea:
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March 13, 2012, 03:54:06 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2012, 03:54:06 PM »
Finally got it off :cheers:   Tried the pull and hit the shaft method and would not budge.  Spent $17.00 on a gear puller with the 2 adjustable claws and had it off in 2 minutes.  I have used that gear puller in the past and nothing beats it in my opinion.

Thanks for all the suggestions :thumleft:
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March 13, 2012, 06:27:01 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2012, 06:27:01 PM »
:cheers:  :cheers:  :salut:
Dave

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March 13, 2012, 08:11:43 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #25 on: March 13, 2012, 08:11:43 PM »
Thank God,
Maybe you can start cleaning that teak now. :wink:



I love that boat!
That's you JD. :thumright:
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March 13, 2012, 11:14:27 PM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #26 on: March 13, 2012, 11:14:27 PM »
Quote from: "Capt. Bob"
Thank God,
Maybe you can start cleaning that teak now. :wink:



I love that boat!
That's you JD. :thumright:


Good stuff! It is a really nice ride CB, and you made a nice contribution on her :thumright:

Congrats JD :lol:

March 14, 2012, 08:52:54 AM
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Re: Suggestions for removing steering wheel
« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2012, 08:52:54 AM »
Quote from: "Capt. Bob"
Thank God,
Maybe you can start cleaning that teak now. :wink:



I love that boat!
That's you JD. :thumright:

 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:   You are too much CB  :thumright:

Scott is right, you did make a great contribution to my boat.  I will always be greatful :salut:
John L. Dupree, III
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