White Spyder Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 I have been helping a friend with his '38 Plymouth truck. We need to remove the Steering wheel to restore it. Any tips on getting it removed would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Use a bearing splitter and a 2 jaw puller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52 work truck Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 there is a specific steering wheel puller made for these wheels hard to find but they work great.the "grip" swings down and fits the taper of the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Wheel puller is the only real way. I made my own out of wood and ready rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 hours ago, 52 work truck said: there is a specific steering wheel puller made for these wheels hard to find but they work great.the "grip" swings down and fits the taper of the wheel That would be this one.. the factory # 232 miller tool. Good luck finding one. There is also a leather ring used with it to protect the wheel.I have not shown that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: Wheel puller is the only real way. I made my own out of wood and ready rod. When I try to update my Profile IE stops working, ? Did my cooling explanation (Defiantly wrong, Thanks Don) Shut me out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Please Call me. O My 1952 Fifth wheel is a 5.3125 Stroke + 413. Charlie Stephenson No wonder it drives so strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 5 hours ago, Charlie Stephenson said: When I try to update my Profile IE stops working, ? Did my cooling explanation (Defiantly wrong, Thanks Don) Shut me out ? Lol doubt it. Try using Chrome... I haven't used IE in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 22 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: Lol doubt it. Try using Chrome... I haven't used IE in years. I haven't used some things in YEARS either lol no don't lol it ain't funny no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 22 hours ago, ggdad1951 said: Lol doubt it. Try using Chrome... I haven't used IE in years. My B 4 Y X is a 5.3125 stroke "yea" & and I'm purchasing a 281/282 this week. I have all five molly blocks now. Including a crate 377. Charlie Stephenson I'll get back to the form as soon as the dirty sock taste goes away in my mouth regarding my COOLING SYSTEM EXPLANATION, Again Thanks Don for causing me to read what I write before I post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Stephenson Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 10:13 PM, Dodgeb4ya said: Use a bearing splitter and a 2 jaw puller. If I ever find a puller like the one pictured, rest assured there will be at least two of us who have one of these, wow. I think it may crush the ("bakelite" or what ever they covered the steering wheels with back in the day) cone on the floor side of your wheel the contour and a leather cushion sounds "Engineered To Me". Charlie Stephenson. Please if I'm Incorrect on the covering of steering wheels, tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 The above set up works well as the bearing splitter pulls only against the lower steering wheel steel hub.... not the soft wheel material. You can just barely see the steel tube the splitter tool pulls against. This setup will remove wheels that are so tight my other Miller and other brand steering wheel pullers cannot remove. As for the factory authorised MoPar dealer Miller # 232 steering wheel puller tool.... it does come with a leather cushion ring to try to prevent damage to the softer bakelite? wheel material as it does pull hard against the soft wheel material. Some pic's of other pullers used...and the Miller 232 with the protector leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorDog Posted October 12, 2017 Report Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) I used a bearing splitter and a 3 fork puller. After about a 1/16 of a turn of the puller, the wheel popped off. Sixty dollars for the splitter and puller for a half second job. Any one know of a decently priced vendor that will refurbish the wheel? Edited October 12, 2017 by WarriorDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I used a bearing splitter too, but with an "H" bar puller. Worked good with no damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Spyder Posted October 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Great info. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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