Steering wheel removal - how to
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Topic: Steering wheel removal - how to
Posted By: Salty
Subject: Steering wheel removal - how to
Date Posted: November-07-2010 at 5:51pm
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Hey guys,
I need to get into the steering wheel as it is pretty loose but I don't want to damage it. Can someone advise me on how to get the center hub out so I can tighten things out? I have put a flat head screw driver in there and gently tried to pop it out but it doesn't budge and I dont want to break it. Thanks. Dave ------------- Salty 2018 GS22 with Z4 2008 Ski Nautique 206 w/Factory Tower, EX343 SOLD 1978 Southwind 18 w/GM305, upgraded 4 barrel intake & carb, all original - vinyl & carpet, etc. [URL=http://s328.photobucket.com |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-07-2010 at 6:54pm
Dave, http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=18885&KW=center+cap&PID=230221&title=steering-wheel-removal#230221 - search and behold!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Salty wrote:Posted By: Salty
Date Posted: November-07-2010 at 7:22pm
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Thanks Pete - worked like a charm!
One other questions - any suggestions on the best way to bring back my chrome finish while I have the wheel off? Is it ok to use the green side of my wifes yellow kitchen sponge with Bar Keepers friend (works great on pots and pans). My chome is pitted some and lost its luster. ------------- Salty 2018 GS22 with Z4 2008 Ski Nautique 206 w/Factory Tower, EX343 SOLD 1978 Southwind 18 w/GM305, upgraded 4 barrel intake & carb, all original - vinyl & carpet, etc. [URL=http://s328.photobucket.com |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-07-2010 at 7:39pm
Dave, It will bring back the luster but only for a very short time. The chrome it a cheap job and pitting is telling you it's down to the base steel. If it hasn't started rusting yet, it will soon. Abrading the chrome will just hurry up the process. The only way to properly fix it is a re chrome. Is your wheel the hard rubber or the wood grain? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 2:41pm
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1st of all I searched and have found nothing on it. On my 1968 Mustang, i have removed the steering wheel, but I'm stuck after that. The steering assembly underneath the dash i can't pull out through the housing that's on the front of the dash, because of the Key pin that holds the steering wheel in place and keeps it from slipping. Does this key pin remove easily or do i need to heat it up to get it out? I've taken pliers to it, but i don't want to damage it anymore. Any ideas? I can take pictures tonight. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 2:45pm
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I cant follow what youre saying based on your description. Post some pictures, they will serve as a translation. If theres anything not stock about it, that changes things. Its not hard to get the whole steering system apart. ------------- |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 2:49pm
Thanks TR, I'll get some up tomorrow. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 4:07pm
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pop the woodruff key out of there, it might be stuck pretty good but its nothing you can replace. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 5:34pm
That's what it's called, i couldn't remember the name, You think a torch would help? or just keep prying at it? ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 5:37pm
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Sometimes you can use a punch or a sharp chisl to "catch" the edge and tap it up and out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: turningpoint84
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 5:39pm
I'll try that too, it's corroded in pretty well, i think 45years of being in the same spot does that haha. ------------- Proud 1968 mustang owner and now http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6454&sort=&pagenum1" rel="nofollow - 1970 Mustang |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 5:51pm
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We had to hammer and punch it out of the 80. You guys and your torches... ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 8:26pm
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: December-20-2012 at 10:32pm
Fire good ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: December-22-2012 at 12:23am
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Fire only good for cow. Fire bad for nibral and stainless. Hammer good. |
Posted By: robdubbleu
Date Posted: August-30-2020 at 4:35pm
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Trying to find a replacement steering wheel woodruff key for my Ski Nautique on McMaster's site. Is anybody able to point me towards the correct one I should be ordering? Thanks! ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique (PCM 351) - Currently under major renovation: floor, carpet, interior, gel coat, engine overhaul - ALMOST DONE! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: August-30-2020 at 4:55pm
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Rob, First I'd suggest just going to a good hardware store for one key. If you don't have to actual key to compair, you'll need to measure the keyway in the helm shaft. Here's the dimmentions for standard Woodruff keys and ways:  Sorry about the small size of the chart. If you can't see it, google Woodruff key dimentions and lots will come up.
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Posted By: robdubbleu
Date Posted: August-30-2020 at 10:26pm
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Thanks Pete! I'll do that. Sadly I don't have the original... ------------- 1976 Ski Nautique (PCM 351) - Currently under major renovation: floor, carpet, interior, gel coat, engine overhaul - ALMOST DONE! |
Posted By: robdubbleu
Date Posted: September-14-2020 at 11:51pm
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Update to my steering wheel key needs: After some semi-scientific measuring, I decided to take a chance on some from McMaster and they fit perfectly. For anyone needing one, https://www.mcmaster.com/97940A125/" rel="nofollow - here you go
------------- 1976 Ski Nautique (PCM 351) - Currently under major renovation: floor, carpet, interior, gel coat, engine overhaul - ALMOST DONE! |