IH 184 wheel removal / radiator cap

Pilot199 · Jun 2, 2014

Still trying to get the steering wheel off my '78 model 184 Loboy. Been hitting it with penetrating oil & a puller for last 24 hrs. & now a little heat from a heat lamp. If I understand this correctly this is a straight shaft with a key & not threaded on.

I don't want to put a torch to it because the wheel's coating is in decent shape, plus the fuel tank is only inches away.

Any ideas?

Also, the radiator cap on this tractor came to me rusted over but the long chrome trim piece on top looks fine. Anyone know if the cap was painted red or not?

Thanks,

Gary

Anonymous-0 · Jun 2, 2014

Easy things first. Red.

I use a Harbor Freight Bearing separator with a puller. Get some tension on the puller and give the puller a sharp smack with a hammer. Not a sledge hammer with full force. You just want to shock it loose, not drive the steering shaft through the gear box.

leeedwin9 · Jun 3, 2014

Yes. The non-chrome portion of the 184 radiator cap was painted red. --Lee

leeedwin9 · Jun 3, 2014

Here's a photo of the red cap.

Pilot199 · Jun 3, 2014

Ok gentlemen, thanks so much.

Gary

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