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Subject:Re: Wanted: '67 cargo door handle, Help removing steering wheel
From:Thom Fitzpatrick
Date:Fri, 21 Jun 1996 16:17:16 -0700

>How does one remove a '67 steering wheel without breakage? Special tool? I
>tried a gear puller, but I couldn't get it to "hook" on anything under the
>wheel. It's pointed about 1:00 o'clock and if I'm even in an accident, I
>expect serious rib injuries with it this way (less compliant).

Dribble a good amount of liquid wrench round the threads, then tuck the wire
into the column.  Put a spare nut on, and with your thighs pushing up on the
wheel, smack it good with a hammer right on the nut.  Repeat as necessary.
Always worked for me.

Thom Fitzpatrick
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