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Archive through March 20, 2008
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James - No you don't have to. But keep in mind that these aren't automotive steering wheels so pullers don't always work.
Charlie and Bryan didn't have to put up an FAQ with most of the trivial questions already answered either.
Charlie and Bryan didn't have to put up an FAQ with most of the trivial questions already answered either.
mgonitzke
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James-
Don't use a puller like Bill just posted, it is extremely easy to destroy the plastic at the hub with that style puller....BTDT, don't make my mistake. The bolt and nut trick works really well if you let the splines soak in penatrant first.
Don't use a puller like Bill just posted, it is extremely easy to destroy the plastic at the hub with that style puller....BTDT, don't make my mistake. The bolt and nut trick works really well if you let the splines soak in penatrant first.
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so how do those pullers work?
Michael R:
1) first they break all the steering wheel hub material.
2). then they mangle the upper end of the steering column.
3) then you have to buy a whole new steering assembly including a new steering wheel.
That's how those pullers work...I suggest you listen to the expert and use one of those bolt/nut devices as posted previously.
Myron B
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1) first they break all the steering wheel hub material.
2). then they mangle the upper end of the steering column.
3) then you have to buy a whole new steering assembly including a new steering wheel.
That's how those pullers work...I suggest you listen to the expert and use one of those bolt/nut devices as posted previously.
Myron B
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the bolt nut ones are the ones i was talkibng about
mgonitzke
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Michael R.-
Well you could scroll down the page a bit and click on the link Charlie posted... That'll answer your question and more.
Well you could scroll down the page a bit and click on the link Charlie posted... That'll answer your question and more.
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Poof me, spank me, whatever: this is my story, and I'm stickin'to it:
I, too, have been in the position that I wanted to remove a steering wheel. I found this tool advertised on eBay:
I looked and looked at it, and for the life of me I couldn't figure out how it would work as a puller. I went as far as to ask the seller about it. He explained that by removing the steering wheel nut, screwing this on (and leaving a couple threads on the shaft for clearance), putting upward pressure on the steering wheel (knees while sitting in the seat, or whatever--I've found that when it's screwed onto the shaft I still have 2 hands to work with, left to put upward pressure on the center of the steering wheel and right to swing the hammer/mallet).
Where I'm going with this is: I felt pretty dumb when it was explained to me how simple it is, and now this tool has it's own special place in the CubHouse and in my opinion is one of the best $10 +/- I've spent on a tool.
If I was good at PhotoShop, I'd lay mine beside Don's on his hood and say:
(under "edit") Wow, several comments while I was posting! Not that bad a picture for a Kodak C613 that I'm just trying out, either. Should I mention that I had to walk about 150' uphill through 5" of new snow to get the tool from the CubHouse? That's after using the 149/QA42A earlier today to throw the first 5" out of the driveway.
Happy first day of Spring! Ya, right!
I, too, have been in the position that I wanted to remove a steering wheel. I found this tool advertised on eBay:
I looked and looked at it, and for the life of me I couldn't figure out how it would work as a puller. I went as far as to ask the seller about it. He explained that by removing the steering wheel nut, screwing this on (and leaving a couple threads on the shaft for clearance), putting upward pressure on the steering wheel (knees while sitting in the seat, or whatever--I've found that when it's screwed onto the shaft I still have 2 hands to work with, left to put upward pressure on the center of the steering wheel and right to swing the hammer/mallet).
Where I'm going with this is: I felt pretty dumb when it was explained to me how simple it is, and now this tool has it's own special place in the CubHouse and in my opinion is one of the best $10 +/- I've spent on a tool.
If I was good at PhotoShop, I'd lay mine beside Don's on his hood and say:
(under "edit") Wow, several comments while I was posting! Not that bad a picture for a Kodak C613 that I'm just trying out, either. Should I mention that I had to walk about 150' uphill through 5" of new snow to get the tool from the CubHouse? That's after using the 149/QA42A earlier today to throw the first 5" out of the driveway.
Happy first day of Spring! Ya, right!
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Frank....is that a castle nut welded to that bolt ? I was gonna say I can't believe that would sell on ebay...but then again that is ebay. I've seen those on there before but thought I have probably 20 of them in my bolt bin.
Just thinkin out loud but wouldn't the castle nut make for a weaker tool ?
Just thinkin out loud but wouldn't the castle nut make for a weaker tool ?
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Bren: Maybe it's the castle nut that makes the thing seem expensive? All it really is is a what?, 5/8 fine thread nut that matches the steering column thread tack welded to a 6" bolt. Ah, but here's where the secret lies:
When we teach, we learn. Maybe? Sometimes?
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When we teach, we learn. Maybe? Sometimes?
(Under edit) <font color="0000ff">Oh, shoot, I forgot to paint my fingernails!
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Yep, got a box of 5/8 nf bolts and nuts of unknown origin. I don't have any clue what those nuts were originally for but there almost an inch tall, have them in several sizes. There something I aquired from my grandfather. I honestly don't see the secret,maybe my eyes aren't working well tonight?
You like those nails ?? You wouldn't believe how much they cost. hehehe
My first post. Anyone got info on a Danco RD 2000 loader? I tried to find a manual no luck. I think it go's on a narrow frame. Does it bolt to the rear axle and side of frame? Any help would be great! Lost in Ok. jpcubs
