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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject: Steering wheel |
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Okay I am getting serious on this steering wheel, it needs to come off. Question is has anyone ever peeled one open to see the internal structure? I am wondering if I can drill and tap a couple of holes in it to fit my puller, but it would need to be into metal not plastic. The wheel is pretty rough so will likely be replaced anyways but my shaft etc is all good so I can't just cut the wheel off without risking damage to the shaft. Fun. Thanks guys. _________________ Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
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frankthecrank58 Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2012 Posts: 76 Location: Osoyoos.British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:54 pm Post subject: |
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TM 9-1804Bpg 38, fig. 13 shows a puller that might be easier to fab. than dissecting your old wheel. just a suggestion _________________ Frank 1952 M38 Cdn CAR 52-31812,1952 M38 Cdn F100005, 1967 Jeepster, 1999 XJ, 1999 TJ " rubiCLONE" |
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evanso1975 Member
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16250 Location: Wisconsin
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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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my puller is narrower than the hub of the steering wheel, I have no way of fabing anything in metal to grab the back and the only block made for that in the area is from snap on to the tune of $200 which is not happening for a single use tool. and the wheel is not cracked much, it is alright in that respect but it has started to rot? its surface is becoming more porous and turning to powder. I may just drill a small hole and see whats in there. _________________ Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16250 Location: Wisconsin
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a 2.5 incher from Dayton for $65 US.
Quote: | Grainger Item # 3ZM98
Price (ea.) $64.85
Brand DAYTON
Mfr. Model # 3ZM98
UNSPSC # 27111712 |
These are extremely common pullers and Snap-on is the last place to buy one for non-industrial use. Most auto parts houses also carry them.
Here's a 2.25" split bearing puller from Dexter for $32 through Reid Supply.
Quote: | Item No: AGP-2263 (In Stock)
Price: $31.44 (EA) |
_________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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oilleaker1 Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 971 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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Don't drill. You won't find what you are looking for. I've cut them off with a sawsall and air cutoff tool. The center hub has round rods welded to it from each wheel spoke. The only metal is the splined center and round rods. Take some real good hardwood about 2 inches thick and make two halfs like the bearing puller pictured. Large washers and some imagination. You must remove all horn button stuff from the column center. The large puller bolt that pushes on the inner column threaded tube needs a round slug about a inch thick with a raised portion that fits inside the tube and then a centering divit to keep the threaded puller bolt in it on the other side. You won't ruin the threads that way on the center tube. Get it assembled and put some good strong tension on the puller up against the wheel plastic hub bottom. Take a large hammer and smack the end of the threaded puller bolt. They usually pop off. "Usually". Guess how I know what's inside the hub! If your upper threaded puller isn't wider than the hub, you need to go borrow a puller from a friend or rent one from a mechanic. Save that inner tube and threads at all costs, or you will get to learn all about worm gears and sectors. John |
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frankthecrank58 Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2012 Posts: 76 Location: Osoyoos.British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Xamon, you'll know what i mean when i say you should check out Princess Auto! pullers galore for cheap. _________________ Frank 1952 M38 Cdn CAR 52-31812,1952 M38 Cdn F100005, 1967 Jeepster, 1999 XJ, 1999 TJ " rubiCLONE" |
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xdragoon Member
Joined: Sep 01, 2009 Posts: 17 Location: Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:41 am Post subject: |
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The Canadian tire where I live in NS will loan tools. If you bring them back in the same condition you borrowed them in then there is no charge. See if the Canadian tire in your area has the same program. I have borrowed a slide hammer and hub puller so far from them. _________________ Gerald K 1952 M38 CDN |
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frankthecrank58 Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2012 Posts: 76 Location: Osoyoos.British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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with all the suggestions and helpful advice........is the wheel off??? _________________ Frank 1952 M38 Cdn CAR 52-31812,1952 M38 Cdn F100005, 1967 Jeepster, 1999 XJ, 1999 TJ " rubiCLONE" |
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Xamon Member
Joined: Sep 18, 2012 Posts: 589 Location: South East Saskatchewan
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circleburner12 Member
Joined: May 16, 2011 Posts: 385 Location: arkansas
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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took mind to a machine shop and had them to press it off. work like a charm, might be worth a visit. _________________ 1953 m38a1 1953 m100 |
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TomM Moderator
Joined: Apr 18, 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject: do not drill |
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I had a very stubborn wheel on a CJ2A and a proper puller removed it within a few minutes.
The originals are worth saving even if there is cracking (you can repair it). Do not give up and destroy it.
Also, be sure to protect the threads on the column when you use the puller. |
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BCA Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2011 Posts: 134 Location: Milton, Ontario
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I have the correct military pulled: near Milton Ontario if you want to borrow it. The main thing is that you don't want to damage the threaded top of the steering column. PM me if interested.
... Brian |
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RickC Member
Joined: Apr 11, 2005 Posts: 174 Location: Coventry, RI
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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I left the steering wheel nut at the top of the threads to protect it when I pulled mine..... |
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