This is going to sound like a stupid question but in my tear down quest I have been stumped (no pun intended) by the steering wheel. How did you get yours off? I see no way to get a puller rigged and my trusty machinist hammer has let me down and yes, I do have the nut loose.
How to Remove L175 Steering Wheel???
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Hi Big Jim, because this thread is fairly old you may have more success just starting a new one. Maybe “how to pull my steering wheel”. Not a criticism, just a suggestion to get the best help.
PS- welcome to OTT!
Hi Big Jim, because this thread is fairly old you may have more success just starting a new one. Maybe “how to pull my steering wheel”. Not a criticism, just a suggestion to get the best help.
PS- welcome to OTT!
coachgeo
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But I do applaud Jim for doing some searching in hopes to find his answer.
Good point..... moved to own threadHi Big Jim, because this thread is fairly old you may have more success just starting a new one. Maybe ***8220;how to pull my steering wheel***8221;. Not a criticism, just a suggestion to get the best help.
PS- welcome to OTT!
But I do applaud Jim for doing some searching in hopes to find his answer.I have had to cut them off before because they wouldn't pull off. I even have a home-made puller that will put a lot of pressure on them and still even then they won't move....which is when I had to resort to using a hot wrench and a grinder.
I've soaked a couple with a 50/50 solution of acetone and automatic transmission fluid. Mix it, drop some on the shaft/nut and let it soak. I usually put a few drops on a few times a day and do it for a few days! Because I have time to wait, I've never failed to get it to release.
https://www.cyclefish.com/forums/topic/132611
November 2, 2012 5:06 AM PDT
Machinist's Workshop Magazine recently published some information on various penetrating oils. The magazine reports they tested penetrates for break out torque on rusted nuts.They are below. They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrates with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.
Penetrating oils ........... Average torque load to loosen
No Oil used ................... 516 pounds
WD-40 ..................... ... 238 pounds
PB Blaster .................... 214 pounds
Liquid Wrench ...............127 pounds
Kano Kroil .................... 106 pounds
ATF*-Acetone mix............53 pounds
The ATF-Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any commercial product in this one particular test.
ATF-Acetone mix is best, but you can also use ATF and lacquer thinner in a 50-50 mix.
*ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid.
If you cut it off you can find aftermarket steering wheels on line. Just be sure to get the correct splines/taper for your application.
https://www.cyclefish.com/forums/topic/132611
November 2, 2012 5:06 AM PDT
Machinist's Workshop Magazine recently published some information on various penetrating oils. The magazine reports they tested penetrates for break out torque on rusted nuts.They are below. They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrates with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.
Penetrating oils ........... Average torque load to loosen
No Oil used ................... 516 pounds
WD-40 ..................... ... 238 pounds
PB Blaster .................... 214 pounds
Liquid Wrench ...............127 pounds
Kano Kroil .................... 106 pounds
ATF*-Acetone mix............53 pounds
The ATF-Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any commercial product in this one particular test.
ATF-Acetone mix is best, but you can also use ATF and lacquer thinner in a 50-50 mix.
*ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid.
If you cut it off you can find aftermarket steering wheels on line. Just be sure to get the correct splines/taper for your application.
Sorry about posting to an old thread! I do like to research a topic. One thing I have found that make searching pretty easy is to go to Google. In the search box type in "siterangetractortalks.com search terms" and Google will return search results for that site only. It's pretty cool.
In other news the steering wheel is off. This proves one of the joys of working on old equipment. The steering wheel was seated in JB Weld. My son looked at it and said "hey! That looks like a bunch of JB Wend. A few whacks with hammer and chisel reveled the truth of that statement. A little hammer persuasion was all that was needed. The center of the steering wheel is toast.
rangetractortalks.com search terms" and Google will return search results for that site only. It's pretty cool.In other news the steering wheel is off. This proves one of the joys of working on old equipment. The steering wheel was seated in JB Weld. My son looked at it and said "hey! That looks like a bunch of JB Wend. A few whacks with hammer and chisel reveled the truth of that statement. A little hammer persuasion was all that was needed. The center of the steering wheel is toast.
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Good. You can get a new aftermarket one with the center cap for around $55.
Here's an example. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Wh...784513?hash=item5d68b70981:g:mKMAAOSwGJlZHgme
Here's an example. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Wh...784513?hash=item5d68b70981:g:mKMAAOSwGJlZHgme
coachgeo
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AMEN to you BROTHER..... this is EXACTLY how one should do it... AKA... SEARCH FIRST post in existing thread on topic before starting a new one. Wish more people understood thatSorry about posting to an old thread! I do like to research a topic. One thing I have found that make searching pretty easy is to go to Google. In the search box type in "site
Glad to hear you got your problem solved and thanks for reporting back on your progress. Look forward to seeing more.