Yes, I know...I have about 4 or 5 NOS (brand new) wheels from an old dealer
inventory. I also have approximately 15 used late style wheels.
Stefan
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Root <proot@iaces.com>
To: Stefan Roundy <stefanr@bealenet.com>
Cc: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: 27 July, 2003 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: steering wheel again
>Sounds like a nice way to get them off.
>
>
>One point however. NOS stands for "New Old Stock" which means the parts
>were made new at the time of manufacture, however were never put on a
>vehicle and used.
>
>Paul.
>
>Stefan Roundy wrote:
>> They are easy to remove when the column is already off the car. I just
>> finished pulling about a dozen late model (77-80) MGB and Midget steering
>> wheels off. All I did was loosen the nut a few turns so it extended
slightly
>> past the shaft...hold the outer rim of the wheel in my left hand (I'm
right
>> handed) with the rest of the column hanging...and beat the center
nut/shaft
>> once or twice with a large mallet. If you get carried away, you might
>> mushroom the end of the shaft, so be careful. I used to try penetrating
oil
>> and 2 or 3 arm pullers, with very little success. This way is sweet and
>> simple. BTW, I have some NOS late style steering wheels in case you
damage
>> yours trying to remove it with pullers.
>> Cheers!
>> Stefan
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>> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:37:07 -0700
>> From: Bill <wbmcleod@cox.net>
>> Subject: Re: steering wheel again
>>
>> If you ever do get it off, please tell us how! I've got a late Midget
>> steering column out on my workbench which I have been trying to take
>> apart for months. I've used all kinds of loosening oils, a BFH, a vise,
>> but it still sits there....
>> Bill
>> Slightly Classics
>> Tucson
>>
>> Martin Libhart SEZ -
>>
>>
>>>>I give up! Still working to remove steering wheel from 77 mgb. This is
>>
>> the
>>
>>>>molded wheel with the small plastic motif disc that snaps into center to
>>>>conceal the 1" nut. Is there anything else to release besides the nut
to
>>
>> pull
>>
>>>>wheel off of splined shaft???
>>
>
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