Steering wheel removal?
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 934
Likes: 2
From: Sterling, Virginia
My 52 has two tapped holes on either side of the center hole. Remove the horn button and you will see the two holes. The center nut is then removed. Now you use your puller. You will notice the steering shaft has a recess in the end of it. That's where you put the working end of the puller which come with a pointed attachment. The kit I got had a couple of different threaded long bolts which go into the threaded holes. The threads didn't match, so I had to get those.
FTE Legend
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 53,938
Likes: 2,382
From: NY and VA
I was thinking this type if no holes. Scroll down to #4
Need help with steering wheel puller
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-Vintage-Steering-Wheel-Puller-CG-60-/121565694255?hash=item1c4de1492f&item=121565694255&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
Sometimes--sometimes , you can put the nut back on the shaft (even with the top of the shaft so you don't mushroom the shaft) and tap it with a hammer while pulling up on the wheel.
Need help with steering wheel puller
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-Vintage-Steering-Wheel-Puller-CG-60-/121565694255?hash=item1c4de1492f&item=121565694255&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
Sometimes--sometimes , you can put the nut back on the shaft (even with the top of the shaft so you don't mushroom the shaft) and tap it with a hammer while pulling up on the wheel.
Elder User
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 934
Likes: 2
From: Sterling, Virginia
Don't know if that was for me but the holes a tapped. Bonus Built refers to the deluxe cabs.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 2
Zoot, yes that was for you. So you cant just use a standard wheel puller and pop it off without drilling and tapping holes?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Welder User
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,269
Likes: 50
From: northwest MT
Well now, I feel sheepish.......At first glance I didn't see any holes....but after thinking back to the last time I did this, I removed the nut and horn contact.
Lo and behold, threaded holes!
Thanks for the responses anyway!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,599
Likes: 34
From: Rockingham, VA
Great thread. I will have to pull my wheel someday to fill the cracks or replace it. Now I know how to remove it. I don't remember seeing any holes when I installed the horn button on my 51.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 2
Joe.....tip on removing those old steering wheels. Once you get the puller installed, get some pressure on it and then tap the wheel gently and they sometimes pop right off. I used the two part epoxy clay to fill those open cracks. Before I filled them, I put a small bit on the dremell tool and slightly scuffed the surface to recieve the epxoy putty. Those areas where I had hairline cracks, I used a small bit on the dremell to open them far enough to recieve the putty. I have never had one crack where I repaired it but in all fairness, the repairs do not have a lot of use on them. They do come out flawless once you paint them. but they must be painted to cover the patches if you dont want them to stand out.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 16,155
Likes: 4,753
From: Burbank, WA
Actually, Bonus Built was an advertising slogan used by Ford to describe their new truck in 1948, and it stuck for several years. Here on the forum, we use the term to identify the 48-52's as opposed to the 53-56's.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 6,599
Likes: 34
From: Rockingham, VA
Joe.....tip on removing those old steering wheels. Once you get the puller installed, get some pressure on it and then tap the wheel gently and they sometimes pop right off. I used the two part epoxy clay to fill those open cracks. Before I filled them, I put a small bit on the dremell tool and slightly scuffed the surface to recieve the epxoy putty. Those areas where I had hairline cracks, I used a small bit on the dremell to open them far enough to recieve the putty. I have never had one crack where I repaired it but in all fairness, the repairs do not have a lot of use on them. They do come out flawless once you paint them. but they must be painted to cover the patches if you dont want them to stand out.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 2
I did a lot of research and from what I read, POR 14 epxoy putty (two part) was a good choice for me. Its two clay bars. They are each wrapped seperately. When needed you kneed them together and force the clay into the breaks/cracks. JB Weld may be just as good, but whatever I read steered me towards the POR15 two part epoxy putty.