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MStokes · 08-29-2002, 02:13 PM

Tonight I have to pull the steering wheel on a 72 Custom Camper to track down a turn signal switch problem. It will be the first time I have had to pull the wheel and I was wondering if anyone has any advice before I start.

Thanks.

Blazer1970 · 08-29-2002, 02:21 PM

Do you have a puller?

MStokes · 08-29-2002, 02:27 PM

I've got a steering wheel puller and a lock ring puller.

RON WOODGEARD · 08-29-2002, 02:32 PM

Quite a few years ago when I was much younger and a little in a hurry,(or dummer) A friend was parting out a VEGA WAGON, the steering wheels on them I think are kind of neat. My friend told me I could have it but he didn't have a "puller" so dip sh** ME I take the nut OFF (note I said OFF not LOOSE) and I proceeded to yank like crazy, well it came off and hit me right in the face.hehehe doggone near knocked me out. Truth of the matter is it should have for me being so DUM.. MORAL OF THE STORY !! USE A PULLER!!!!!!!!!! Or at least leave the nut loose but on....

RON

MStokes · 08-29-2002, 02:34 PM

Sounds like good advice. I hope you didn't do any permanant damage.

Woody · 08-29-2002, 03:58 PM

Pinto Steering Wheel, came off on the 4th yank, made a nice knot on my forehead, almost knock me out. Man it hurt, last time I took the nut off. Almost hurts thinking about it

woodrow59 · 08-29-2002, 05:13 PM

I agree, gotta use a puller. you can get a cheap one for i think around 10 bucks.

And for the turn signal problem, if it's the same promblem I had (won't shut off when you return the steering wheel) you probably don't need a new cancelling cam. I bought a new cam which turned out to be the wrong one but noticed something competely missing from mine ,,,,, springs !!!!! I just took the springs off the new one and put on mine. you can get the new springs for a buck or two.

should look something like this,

Jmac05 · 08-29-2002, 05:44 PM

On my t/s, i have to kind of jiggle it when I want to go left, but the right one seems fine. Is it the same issue?

RON WOODGEARD · 08-29-2002, 05:54 PM

Oh yea,

I forgot to tell you while I was trying to attain some form of dignity, Picking myself up off the front seat, My buddy was HONESTLY rolling on the ground laughing his *** off.
Can't say I don't blame him! Now I can look back at it and do the same...

HEY WOODY, I wonder If it has something to do with the "WOOD" in the name???hehehe C,mon WOODROW tell us what you did.....

RON

woodrow59 · 08-29-2002, 06:10 PM

LOLOL All I can say is "Wood Rules" LOLOL

And no ,, I've never had a life threataning injury from pulling a steering wheel !!!! LOLOL (at least none I remember *&*&^&*)

Jmac05 ,,,,, could be the same promblem. Just have to pull the wheel to see. (hopefully without bodily harm LOL)

**Palf70Step** · 08-29-2002, 06:36 PM

Maybe that's why nose is so big.. I've used that intelligence before too Ron..

...I'll admit too that being as smart(?

?) as I was...I did it again.

...I can only remember twice though....So maybe The first hit wasn't hard enough to break through my skull.

Thank you Lord for the wheel puller invention!!

Longhorn Man · 08-29-2002, 10:47 PM

While i have never smacked my face with a stearing wheel, i did get to witness a junk yard dude do it. I think he brke his nose too, it was like it exploded!
I was laughing do hard I couldn't say that I didn't want the blood soaked wheel.

Woody · 08-30-2002, 08:53 AM

Woodgeard,

Not sure if the 'WOOD' thing in the name has anything to do with it or not. Most likly it was an age (stupid teenager) thing.

Made me dizzy at the time, had nothing to do with the green stuff being smoked! Damn my head is starting to hurt......

mtdave2 · 08-30-2002, 12:07 PM

pullers are best, but in a pinch, lossen the bolt untill its even with the end of the bold. get a piece of wood or a plastic hammer and smack it. the nut will keep your threads from getting buggerd up. usualy takes 2 smacks then comes right off.

RON WOODGEARD · 08-30-2002, 03:06 PM

MTDAVE,

NOW he tells us......

RON

TERRYP · 08-30-2002, 03:33 PM

This is still the best puller, fits in your tool box, never fails...

08-29-2002, 02:13 PM	#1
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	Pulling Steering Wheel Tonight I have to pull the steering wheel on a 72 Custom Camper to track down a turn signal switch problem. It will be the first time I have had to pull the wheel and I was wondering if anyone has any advice before I start. Thanks.

08-29-2002, 02:21 PM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	Do you have a puller? __________________ Tim

08-29-2002, 05:13 PM	#7
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	I agree, gotta use a puller. you can get a cheap one for i think around 10 bucks. And for the turn signal problem, if it's the same promblem I had (won't shut off when you return the steering wheel) you probably don't need a new cancelling cam. I bought a new cam which turned out to be the wrong one but noticed something competely missing from mine ,,,,, springs !!!!! I just took the springs off the new one and put on mine. you can get the new springs for a buck or two. should look something like this, Attached Images __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-29-2002, 05:44 PM	#8
Jmac05 L.E.D. Tail lights, Baby! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 290	my problem On my t/s, i have to kind of jiggle it when I want to go left, but the right one seems fine. Is it the same issue? __________________ *Prov 3:5-8* "Hook 'em" L.E.D. Taillights for sale NOW!!! If interested, visit: www.earlyclassic.com or our website: www.jmcled.com All 67-72 GM Taillights are on sale untill 5 p.m. on Dec 15th, with Guaranteed Christmas delivery! joel.mcwaters@jmcled.com

08-29-2002, 06:10 PM	#10
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	LOLOL All I can say is "Wood Rules" LOLOL And no ,, I've never had a life threataning injury from pulling a steering wheel !!!! LOLOL (at least none I remember &&^&*) Jmac05 ,,,,, could be the same promblem. Just have to pull the wheel to see. (hopefully without bodily harm LOL) __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

08-29-2002, 02:27 PM	#3
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I've got a steering wheel puller and a lock ring puller.

08-29-2002, 02:32 PM	#4
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Quite a few years ago when I was much younger and a little in a hurry,(or dummer) A friend was parting out a VEGA WAGON, the steering wheels on them I think are kind of neat. My friend told me I could have it but he didn't have a "puller" so dip sh** ME I take the nut OFF (note I said OFF not LOOSE) and I proceeded to yank like crazy, well it came off and hit me right in the face.hehehe doggone near knocked me out. Truth of the matter is it should have for me being so DUM.. MORAL OF THE STORY !! USE A PULLER!!!!!!!!!! Or at least leave the nut loose but on.... RON

08-29-2002, 02:34 PM	#5
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	Sounds like good advice. I hope you didn't do any permanant damage.

08-29-2002, 03:58 PM	#6
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Pinto Steering Wheel, came off on the 4th yank, made a nice knot on my forehead, almost knock me out. Man it hurt, last time I took the nut off. Almost hurts thinking about it

08-29-2002, 05:54 PM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	Oh yea, I forgot to tell you while I was trying to attain some form of dignity, Picking myself up off the front seat, My buddy was HONESTLY rolling on the ground laughing his *** off. Can't say I don't blame him! Now I can look back at it and do the same... HEY WOODY, I wonder If it has something to do with the "WOOD" in the name???hehehe C,mon WOODROW tell us what you did..... RON

08-29-2002, 06:36 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,923	Maybe that's why nose is so big.. I've used that intelligence before too Ron.. ...I'll admit too that being as smart(? ?) as I was...I did it again. ...I can only remember twice though....So maybe The first hit wasn't hard enough to break through my skull. Thank you Lord for the wheel puller invention!! __________________ 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!

08-29-2002, 10:47 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	While i have never smacked my face with a stearing wheel, i did get to witness a junk yard dude do it. I think he brke his nose too, it was like it exploded! I was laughing do hard I couldn't say that I didn't want the blood soaked wheel.

08-30-2002, 08:53 AM	#13
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Woodgeard, Not sure if the 'WOOD' thing in the name has anything to do with it or not. Most likly it was an age (stupid teenager) thing. Made me dizzy at the time, had nothing to do with the green stuff being smoked! Damn my head is starting to hurt......

08-30-2002, 12:07 PM	#14
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,511	pullers are best, but in a pinch, lossen the bolt untill its even with the end of the bold. get a piece of wood or a plastic hammer and smack it. the nut will keep your threads from getting buggerd up. usualy takes 2 smacks then comes right off. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-30-2002, 03:06 PM	#15
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	MTDAVE, NOW he tells us...... RON



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08-30-2002, 03:33 PM	#16
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