Removing steering wheel help

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Aug 26, 2009 | 11:05 PM

compman25

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Removing steering wheel help

So just how do I remove the steering wheel in my 78 when the previous owner stripped the threads in the wheel? Is there another type of puller I can use to pull the wheel off?

Aug 26, 2009 | 11:13 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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What about putting a Helicoil in the stripped threads?

Aug 26, 2009 | 11:39 PM

compman25

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Was hoping for another way, I don't plan to keep the wheel, just want it off. If I have to I guess I will helicoil it.

Aug 27, 2009 | 12:11 AM

75F350

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Drill and tap the old holes to the next size and use different bolts for your puller.
Thats the easiest way.

Aug 27, 2009 | 03:24 AM

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Or if you are to lazy to walk over and get the drill bit like me you can do six times the amount of work and wiggle it off my hand. (It's been done and never ever again)

Aug 27, 2009 | 03:35 AM

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i have removed them this way without a puller at the picknpulls crude but it works undo the center nut untill it is to the end of the shaft grab the wheel on both sides pull hard toward you have a freind [that you trust] hit the center nut with a hammer firmly should pop right off done many wheels this way hope this helps regurds joe