or if you can get your hands on a co2 fire extiguisher and shoot it right on
the shaft it will freeze it
gary
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Lott <lottala@mail.auburn.edu>
To: Mg List (E-mail) <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 1999 12:05 PM
Subject: RE: Steering wheel removal
>
> Try the "dry ice on the shaft" trick I suggested a couple of days ago. To
> make it even more effective, you can heat the hub up before you use the
dry
> ice. :)
>
> ~alan
> '71B
>
> Reply to:
> Alan Lott
> GTA, Auburn Univeristy
> Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf
> Of Edwin Vaughan
> Sent: Monday, July 12, 1999 8:15 AM
> To: 'MG NUTS'
> Subject: Steering wheel removal
>
>
> Hello Guys and Gals,
>
> Well I've done almost everything possible to remove my steering wheel but
> it still will not come off (yes, I have loosened the nut). Here's what
> I've done:
>
> 1. Beat the back of it at the 9 and 3 position with
> my hands.
> B. Beat it at the same points with a mallet (which broke)
> and hammers
> IV. Soaked it in penetrating oil (WD-40) overnight, then
> beat it some more.
> e. Poured boiling water over it
> 5. Used a puller, still to no avail
> 6. Gave it a thourough cussin'
>
> I am about to give up! I will take it to a shop and see what parts of my
> interior they can break while attempting to remove the wheel and then I
> will take the steering column out and replace it all. Before taking this
> drastic step, Is there anything I have missed or could try?
>
> Edwin "hacksaw in hand" Vaughan
> '77 B
>
>
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