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rswyan · Feb 4, 2016

Drew,

I would use PB Blaster on it rather than WD-40.

BTW - Are you sure it's press/friction fit ... rather it just screwing on ?

rswyan · Feb 4, 2016

Drew,

I would use PB Blaster on it rather than WD-40.

BTW - Are you sure it's press/friction fit ... rather it just screwing on ?

murphy1244 · Feb 4, 2016

Use some kroil and get a wheel puller from a auto parts store.

rswyan · Feb 4, 2016

txdon said:
... Thanks for the info RS. Are these the sam chemicals you use in your aquarium? ...

Aside from the phosphoric acid, ahhh ... that would be a no ...

mkr7734 · Feb 4, 2016

rswyan said:
Drew,

I would use PB Blaster on it rather than WD-40.

BTW - Are you sure it's press/friction fit ... rather it just screwing on ?

Yes, PB Blaster or WD-40. Any of them would work. Just soak it over time.
I had an early 60s Cub and if I recall it is a tapered shaft fit. I could be wrong been so long since I did that one. That cub looks to be in the 70s range.

farmer2009 · Feb 4, 2016

Drew. PB Blaster or Arokroil.

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Best bet is a steering wheel puller. Also a second set of hands and eyes are helpful.

mkr7734 · Feb 4, 2016

The reason I suggested the impact method is because I don't see any bolt holes on that wheel for a regular steering wheel puller to be used on that wheel so you will need to fab a plate under the wheel to pull it off of and then you may be to far outbound from center for your run of the mill steering wheel puller to work. what is the distance from center to the outer edge? Other pullers could be used.

murphy1244 · Feb 4, 2016

mkr7734 said:
The reason I suggested the impact method is because I don't see any bolt holes on that wheel for a regular steering wheel puller to be used on that wheel so you will need to fab a plate under the wheel to pull it off of and then you may be to far outbound from center for your run of the mill steering wheel puller to work. what is the distance from center to the outer edge? Other pullers could be used.

I think he needs a gear puller to grab it from outside the wheel and force down on the shaft.

murphy1244 · Feb 4, 2016

mkr7734 said:
The reason I suggested the impact method is because I don't see any bolt holes on that wheel for a regular steering wheel puller to be used on that wheel so you will need to fab a plate under the wheel to pull it off of and then you may be to far outbound from center for your run of the mill steering wheel puller to work. what is the distance from center to the outer edge? Other pullers could be used.

I think he needs a gear puller to grab it from outside the wheel hub and force down on the shaft.But soak it in kroil first.

daugen · Feb 4, 2016

well I have both Kroil and PB Blaster, I'll start soaking it.
If there is a tool I need to buy to do this, what is it?
press fit, I read that in the manual so it's jammed on there and for sure has not come off
since 1968. The steering wheel is nasty and would be a lot easier to recondition off the machine vs on.
But mostly I want to get the new instrument panel decal on without having to slice it down one side to fit around the
steering column.

I spent half an hour cleaning the other end of that steering column today on my creeper underneath the unit. Surprising how nice things can look when they've been covered in oil or grease forever. Shiny yellow paint underneath.

I guess I just don't understand how this works. Amazon.com: OEMTools 27017 Steering Wheel Puller: Home Improvement

doesn't something have to get underneath? and how?
Amazon.com: TEKTON 5696 Gear Puller Set, 3-Piece: Home Improvement
sort of like these little hook things but much bigger, or maybe, as said before, construct a pull plate that backs the entire wheel underneath and pull on that?

yes, this should be another thread, sorry.

toppop52 · Feb 4, 2016

I've done several by screwing the nut on, carefully heating the shaft through the center of the nut, pull up on the wheel and strike the nut. Usually pops right up.

mkr7734 · Feb 4, 2016

Those two pullers look pretty much like the options out there. The steering wheel puller would need threaded holes next to the shaft connected to the steering wheel it is on. The other option needs something with some beef to grab on the outside to pull it off. Your wheel does not seem to have either. Soak it in whatever for a few days and then wack it. JMHO. See if you can find out if it is tapered shaft fit or spline shaft fit then decide. Heating the center by the shaft will work if you don't care about any plastic coating on the wheel.

toppop52 · Feb 4, 2016

I've done several and not ruined any plastic.

mkr7734 · Feb 4, 2016

toppop52 said:
I've done several and not ruined any plastic.

Well looking at the PICTURE I don't see how you could heat the center of it and not do center of the wheel plastic damage but there ain't much plastic left to worry about anywhere else on the wheel,,,, So yeah heat is always a option. Guess it is up to the owner to decide risk of application.

toppop52 · Feb 4, 2016

Well, I use cooling gel, only heat what needs heating and work fast. But if it needs to come off, collateral damage may result. I have damaged plastic with heat from a torch, same as everyone, just not on steering wheels, tractor or car. And I saw the PICTURE!

farmer2009 · Feb 4, 2016

Drew.

If you're not finding a puller that will work for you. After getting picture to load your wheel won't accept a steering wheel puller. Make you a slide hammer.

You need a small piece of flat bar. Bent to reach under wheel with a cut out to go round the shaft. A round rod welded to the flat bar. A weight that will slide on the round rod. Then a cap or flared end for the weight to hit. I've made a few special pullers this way at previous jobs over the years. Also a good reason to get that welder going.