Popular Post eddeere Posted November 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2014 After screwing around all summer I finally got started on the B. What is the best way to remove the steering wheel ? 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmack58 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It's an old truck so the old school way should work! Do you know what that is? You'll need a knockometer and nice shed by the way, Mick 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It seems to me the shed is almost in its place.Having the count about "five" on such an equipment I had my steering wheel lower neck cracked.Vlad Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Knockometer- same thing used by drivers of Detroits to be able to deal with the sound. 1 Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Don't know if it is the best way. Lube the hub splines with PB Blaster for several days. Sit in the truck and lift up using your legs to put pressure on the bottom of the wheel at the rim. With a small block of wood and hammer, knock the steering shaft down. Unscrew the shaft nut so it is flush with the shaft so the threads don't get messed up when using the hammer and wood.Hopefully, it will pop. If it doesn't, lube it up again and let it sit for a couple more days and then repeat..Problems removing B model steering wheels is one of the reason there are so few good B wheels around. Use a little Never Seize when putting a wheel back on the shaft.Good Luck and nice looking shop! 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just had to remove mine this past summer. I loosed the nut just enough, then using my air hammer with small round headed chisel I whacked on the shaft while lifting the wheel slightly with my legs. Popped right up. Leaving the nut on allows you to make sure the threads don't get messed up. No lube needed, but some PB shot down on the splines under the nut CAN'T hurt.It really went easier then I though it would.Ditto on the shop. Nice, and you don't have to go outside to change your mind like my garage LOL!! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 wheel puller is best,,,you can usually borrow one from kreagan good luck...bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The bad part is typically there is no place to get ahold of the wheel with a puller. NO threaded holes and if you try to grip under the lower edge it is so brittle it just breaks the plastic. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogmack58 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Don't know if it is the best way. Lube the hub splines with PB Blaster for several days. Sit in the truck and lift up using your legs to put pressure on the bottom of the wheel at the rim. With a small block of wood and hammer, knock the steering shaft down. Unscrew the shaft nut so it is flush with the shaft so the threads don't get messed up when using the hammer and wood.Hopefully, it will pop. If it doesn't, lube it up again and let it sit for a couple more days and then repeat..Problems removing B model steering wheels is one of the reason there are so few good B wheels around. Use a little Never Seize when putting a wheel back on the shaft.Good Luck and nice looking shop!Old school! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37722-pictures-and-a-question/#findComment-266713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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