Trying to Pull Steering Wheel

[bubblerboy64]

UPS just delivered the wheel. It is beautiful, I forget the cost but
I think with shipping it was under $250. No seconds available (Gary
Miller suggested seconds) I think this will go a long way towards
dressing up the bus and I am very impressed with the quality and
service from VIP. I have four days to work on the bus and with a
little luck I will have a lot accomplished by Monday evening. I am
working on interior cosmetics.

John Heckman
Shippensburg Pa
1973 FC


>
> Gardner,
> I have a smaller wheel on my bus and it is very good, I also have
the old big wheel... Here is a link to a pix of the wheel in my bus;
>
> http://www.pbase.com/rdupree1/image/62623511
> HTH
> Sea Ya
> Larry
> NYC
> 84 35FCSB
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Gardner Yeaw
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 8:47:49 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Trying to Pull Steering Wheel
>
> John,
> I sympathize with your loud pedal problem, I feel the same way. I
> am often practically standing up to push the pedal as far as I can.
> I think the reality is that it is only a mental deception that it
> does any real good. I did get my cruise control working so my leg
> gets a little break on the flats. As far as a slightly smaller
> steering wheel, I agree that it would be nice. I seem to be bobbing
> forward and backward to maneuver the coach into a campground space.
> The only concern I have is a power steering failure and the ability
> to steer the coach to a safe stop.
>
> Gardner
> 78FC33
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Jim, You certainly can and I'll even tell ya :-) Two reasons.
> One
> > plain ole cosmetics and also the wheel is so large in diameter
> that a
> > guy of my stature has a problem. To get my feet to the brake and
> gas
> > my more then amble belly is rubbing on the wheel or very close to
> it.
> > I need to strink one or the other. Another thing I need to do if
> it
> > is in fact doable is the try to lighted up the pressure it takes
> to
> > keep the throttle applied. Seems like after a while driving the
> bus I
> > feel like I have to darned near stand on the gas to keep in
> going.
> > Haven't looked into this but hoping maybe a spring to the right
> place
> > might make the throttle a little lighter. I guess there is
another
> > one for the group to help me with.
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > 1973 FC
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "bubblerboy64"
>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Jim, I am going to soak the area with some penitrating
> > oil
> > > > over night and see what gives tomorrow. Likely never off the
> bus
> > > in
> > > > 35 years. Let ya know tomorrow. The idea with the grade 8
> bolts
> > > is
> > > > good plus the nuts on threated shaft so thanks on those tips.
> > > > John Heckman
> > > > central Pa
> > > > 1973 FC
> > > > >Can i ask why you are pulling the steering wheel off? jim
> > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "bubblerboy64"
> > >
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Guys I am trying to get the steering wheel off the ole
> bus. I
> > > > have
> > > > > the
> > > > > > correct tool and it will not budge. Placing a washer over
> the
> > > > > threaded
> > > > > > post I will damage the thread and have actually bent the
> > bolts
> > > > going
> > > > > > into the holds for this application. I can't believe its
> > that
> > > > > tight?
> > > > > > Idea's suggestions etc. Don't see why there would be a
> > > problem.
> > > > The
> > > > > > keeper nut screwed off easily enough and I can see the
> teeth
> > > of
> > > > the
> > > > > > retaining gear, just will not move.
> > > > > > Sometimes it helps to tap the center bolt of your puller
> > while
> > > it
> > > > is
> > > > > under pressure. Also rocking the steering wheel "over and
> > under"
> > > > might
> > > > > help. To prevent damage to the threads, put the original
> nut
> > > back
> > > > on
> > > > > and screw it down about 4 turns then place another smaller
> nut
> > > or
> > > > > thick wawasher on top of that nut and push against that
with
> > > your
> > > > > puller. I just pulled mine off a week ago and it surprised
> me
> > > as
> > > > to
> > > > > how much pressure it took for the hub to "pop" off. also
> grade
> > 8
> > > > bolts
> > > > > are a good idea....screw them as far as they will go into
> the
> > > wheel
> > > > > hub.... jim sears 77FC
> > > > > > John Heckman
> > > > > > central Pa
> > > > > > 1973 FC
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
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