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teeitup · 12-26-2010, 09:12 PM

any help is appreciated, I have a puller on it but the wheel won't pop off. I sprayed a little PB Blaster on it and am letting sit over night. I've had tough one before but they usually pop off. Any other ideas? Thanks Randy

low'n slow · 12-26-2010, 09:20 PM

Randy,

Use a brass punch and a BFH to hit the top of the shaft while pulling up on the steering wheel. It helps to have 2 people to do this.

Don't forget to remove the nut holding the wheel on!!

Good luck!

pat 70/71 · 12-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low'n slow

Randy,

Use a brass punch and a BFH to hit the top of the shaft while pulling up on the steering wheel. It helps to have 2 people to do this.

Don't forget to remove the nut holding the wheel on!!

Good luck!

x2, sounds real bad but I had a friend (not me) who was going pull his steering wheel. he removed the nut and just pulled real hard and off it came. and into his face went the wheel and chipped one of his front teeth! funny thing was I was on my way over with my puller!! so be careful and have a friend help. cheers, Pat

teeitup · 12-26-2010, 10:38 PM

Nut is off, 2 bolt puller with big bolt on shaft, 3 total, even drilled a bit on end of shaft to make sure puller is pulling straight. I've cranked the big bolt as hard as I can. Column is out of truck. I've taken 100's off but this one is not wanting to come. Thanks Randy

pat 70/71 · 12-26-2010, 10:47 PM

Might want to think about putting the column back in the truck. maybe make it easier? last resort, cut it off? sorry! Pat

chipflyer · 12-26-2010, 11:17 PM

Randy,
with that puller cranked down tight, take a heavy hammer and give the puller bolt a good whack, it should pop right off with just a hit or 2.

Jeff

**JDL** · 12-26-2010, 10:13 PM

brass or led Hamer with the puller tight

CUSHE63 · 12-26-2010, 10:16 PM

Did you take the nut off ? I didn't want to sound like a d*ck.. but you never know. Ours came right off last week.. no problem.

**special-K** · 12-27-2010, 09:35 AM

If you are having a hard time any one of us would,too. I wonder if the wheel wasn't forced on with the spline misaligned. In that case it may not be savable. Kinda hard to heat with the steering wheel plastic right there. Hey,why not sell the wheel and column as a unit? "Will not separate"

chipflyer · 12-27-2010, 10:07 AM

Sounds like you have a tough one Randy, give the PB Blaster little time to soak in, if its just rust it will do wonders. Rattle the puller with your air impact, whack the puller with a heavy hammer, rattle, whack, rattle, whack.
Good luck

409impala1 · 12-27-2010, 10:41 AM

use an air impact with a socket on low setting and let it hammer away, then up the setting and continue, whack the center pulling stud in between the impact tries.

teeitup · 12-27-2010, 09:39 PM

Never had much time to mess with it tonight, but I put some PB blaster on it.

**too much stuff** · 12-27-2010, 09:51 PM

Is this going to be like the safe thread on general discussion? Is It Off Yet? (IIOY)
Good luck...

teeitup · 12-27-2010, 09:53 PM

I know what yrou saying Eric, what is strange the rest of the truck parted out real easy, bolts came off easy. I was wanting this column for the eagle truck, BUT who knows if it will ever come off. I hauled another truck home late last week and been trying to part it out while the weather holds. Hard to get much done in 1 1/2 hours after work.

hounddogs! · 12-27-2010, 10:36 PM

I i o y?

low'n slow · 12-31-2010, 10:54 PM

Well??? We want to know if you got it off without chipping your tooth or getting a fat lip.

**LockDoc** · 12-31-2010, 11:25 PM

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I always leave the nut on even with the top of the shaft. That way it can't pop off and hit you in the face. It also keeps the top of the shaft from mushrooming out...

LockDoc

chipflyer · 01-01-2011, 09:14 AM

I was over there a couple days ago and it was not off then. Randy has the right puller, a big heavy hammer and plenty of penetrating oil and it still won't come off. Never seen anything like it, it is either forced on misaligned as Tim said or it has been put back on with red locktite. He was going to give it a little heat and try it again but not sure where he is at with the project. He does have the nut on even with the top of the shaft as you describe Leon. It is a stuck mother freckle!!!

Jeff

teeitup · 01-02-2011, 03:26 PM

Sorry guys been gone since Fri afternoon, I'll go check on it after while. Thanks Randy

**Palf70Step** · 01-02-2011, 03:32 PM

The original column in my 70 was this way. I ended up swapping out columns. The wheel never did come off, even with heat.

sjarrett71 · 01-02-2011, 03:34 PM

Every time I read this thread title I say to myself "talk dirty to it!"

teeitup · 01-02-2011, 03:43 PM

Bill, I'm about ready to scrap it

Sjarrett, its been cused at if that counts

Thanks Randy

**Palf70Step** · 01-02-2011, 07:25 PM

Mine still lives though Randy. I striped the column, then cut the shaft off just below the wheel and it became a garden stake.

**too much stuff** · 01-02-2011, 08:58 PM

IIOY????

Sorry randy, i had to...

12-26-2010, 09:12 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	trouble getting steering wheel off any help is appreciated, I have a puller on it but the wheel won't pop off. I sprayed a little PB Blaster on it and am letting sit over night. I've had tough one before but they usually pop off. Any other ideas? Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-26-2010, 09:20 PM	#2
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Randy, Use a brass punch and a BFH to hit the top of the shaft while pulling up on the steering wheel. It helps to have 2 people to do this. Don't forget to remove the nut holding the wheel on!! Good luck!

12-26-2010, 10:38 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Nut is off, 2 bolt puller with big bolt on shaft, 3 total, even drilled a bit on end of shaft to make sure puller is pulling straight. I've cranked the big bolt as hard as I can. Column is out of truck. I've taken 100's off but this one is not wanting to come. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" Last edited by teeitup; 12-26-2010 at 10:38 PM.

12-26-2010, 10:47 PM	#5
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Might want to think about putting the column back in the truck. maybe make it easier? last resort, cut it off? sorry! Pat

12-26-2010, 11:17 PM	#6
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Randy, with that puller cranked down tight, take a heavy hammer and give the puller bolt a good whack, it should pop right off with just a hit or 2. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-26-2010, 10:13 PM	#7
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,847	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off brass or led Hamer with the puller tight __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

12-26-2010, 10:16 PM	#8
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Did you take the nut off ? I didn't want to sound like a dck.. but you never know. Ours came right off last week.. no problem. Last edited by CUSHE63; 12-26-2010 at 10:20 PM.*

12-27-2010, 09:35 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off If you are having a hard time any one of us would,too. I wonder if the wheel wasn't forced on with the spline misaligned. In that case it may not be savable. Kinda hard to heat with the steering wheel plastic right there. Hey,why not sell the wheel and column as a unit? "Will not separate" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-27-2010 at 10:12 AM.

12-27-2010, 10:07 AM	#10
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Sounds like you have a tough one Randy, give the PB Blaster little time to soak in, if its just rust it will do wonders. Rattle the puller with your air impact, whack the puller with a heavy hammer, rattle, whack, rattle, whack. Good luck __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-27-2010, 10:41 AM	#11
409impala1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: nebraska Posts: 136	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off use an air impact with a socket on low setting and let it hammer away, then up the setting and continue, whack the center pulling stud in between the impact tries.

12-27-2010, 09:39 PM	#12
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Never had much time to mess with it tonight, but I put some PB blaster on it. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-27-2010, 09:51 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Is this going to be like the safe thread on general discussion? Is It Off Yet? (IIOY) Good luck... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-27-2010, 09:53 PM	#14
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off I know what yrou saying Eric, what is strange the rest of the truck parted out real easy, bolts came off easy. I was wanting this column for the eagle truck, BUT who knows if it will ever come off. I hauled another truck home late last week and been trying to part it out while the weather holds. Hard to get much done in 1 1/2 hours after work. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

12-27-2010, 10:36 PM	#15
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 887	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off I i o y? __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0 Last edited by hounddogs!; 12-27-2010 at 10:36 PM.

12-31-2010, 10:54 PM	#16
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Well??? We want to know if you got it off without chipping your tooth or getting a fat lip.



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12-31-2010, 11:25 PM	#17
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off - I always leave the nut on even with the top of the shaft. That way it can't pop off and hit you in the face. It also keeps the top of the shaft from mushrooming out... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-01-2011, 09:14 AM	#18
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off I was over there a couple days ago and it was not off then. Randy has the right puller, a big heavy hammer and plenty of penetrating oil and it still won't come off. Never seen anything like it, it is either forced on misaligned as Tim said or it has been put back on with red locktite. He was going to give it a little heat and try it again but not sure where he is at with the project. He does have the nut on even with the top of the shaft as you describe Leon. It is a stuck mother freckle!!! Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

01-02-2011, 03:26 PM	#19
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Sorry guys been gone since Fri afternoon, I'll go check on it after while. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off The original column in my 70 was this way. I ended up swapping out columns. The wheel never did come off, even with heat. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-02-2011, 03:34 PM	#21
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Every time I read this thread title I say to myself "talk dirty to it!" __________________ -Scott- Last edited by sjarrett71; 01-02-2011 at 03:34 PM.

01-02-2011, 03:43 PM	#22
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Bill, I'm about ready to scrap it Sjarrett, its been cused at if that counts Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-02-2011, 07:25 PM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off Mine still lives though Randy. I striped the column, then cut the shaft off just below the wheel and it became a garden stake. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-02-2011, 08:58 PM	#24
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: trouble getting steering wheel off IIOY???? Sorry randy, i had to... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

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