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08/10/13 at 16:22:41
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Can you use a "Heat Wrench" on the steering wheel to get it off easily?  The wheel is toast and the bakelite is gone.  Dont want to use too much pressure on the puller.
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Reply #1 - 08/10/13 at 20:21:52
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Try several applications of heat then cool the center with a piece of ice...or use Freeze Off once it has gotten cool enough that it won't cause a fire.  Try to not get the center shaft red....You are right, that wheel is pretty much toast. It would be a good wheel for a parts jeep that needs one or a good wheel for those who want to cut down a steering wheel for a larger driver.
  
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Reply #2 - 08/11/13 at 01:05:54
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Well since the wheel was past repair I took an air hammer to it from the backside, popped right off with no damage.

Tried a 3 point puller, wiggling the wheel from the drivers seat, tapping with a machinists hammer etc etc. In the end a $6 tool from HF. Wheeeee!

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Re: Heat Wrench????
Reply #3 - 08/11/13 at 22:14:11
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That steering wheel deal is a fun one. I have seen peoples noses and teeth after improper pulling Cry That is no joke. Glad you got it off. The heat and ice thing FBill I will have to try that elsewhere perhaps. First I have heard of that one... Cool Cool
  
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Reply #4 - 08/12/13 at 15:02:31
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FBill is correct, my Dad was a great proponent of fire and ice. Works well whenthe parts are thin or fragile as well as when they are big and stuck.

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