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JW (MI)

03-20-2001 10:17:02




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We are working on loosening up the steering on our '47 C. We reworked the front pedestal and it was still tight. I decided to remove the steering gear (a Gemmer) and read the I&T manual. It stated removal technique would be apparent. I took off the gas tank and toolbox cover and undid every nut and bolt I could and the steering gear won't come loose from the steering column that attaches it to the steering wheel. Also the steering arm is stuck on. Any suggestions??? I need the help 'cuz my 14 year old will kill me if he doesn't have a tractor!!!

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j.l.

03-24-2001 09:05:46




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 Re: HELP!!! in reply to JW (MI), 03-20-2001 10:17:02  
JW; There are times in life that try mans patientence, the job you describe is one of these. the steering,[pitmann] arms will probably not come off without a pitman arm puller, the steering wheel shaft however is another matter, depending on how it is attached to the gear box. if it is held by a band clamp,remove the bolt and nut and pry open the clamp slide it up the shaft, then lightly tap the clamping area to loosen splines and slip the shaft out. if it is a bolt flange,removal is pretty simple, remove the bolts, tap the mating flange to separate. good luck, j.l.

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D13

03-24-2001 04:13:59




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 Re: HELP!!! in reply to JW (MI), 03-20-2001 10:17:02  
I will vouch for Dick's method of steering wheel removal. Do not use a puller as the hollow shaft will collapse and you'll end up having to cut off the end (like I did). Be sure the tube sleeve is loose and slid down. Remove the nut, use penetrating oil, tap a few times. The next day put the heat wrench (oxy/acetylene works best) to it, the tap up on the hub (not the spokes). IT took a lot more heat then I thought. Once I broke it free I could pull it off by hand.

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Ben (Va)

03-20-2001 12:24:49




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 Re: HELP!!! in reply to JW (MI), 03-20-2001 10:17:02  
First, did you remove the acorn nut on the steering wheel itself. Please excuse the question if you did. This would then free up the sleeve surrounding the steering "rod". I am not 100% on the rest. Sorry I could not be of more help.

Ben



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Dick L -- Yup

03-20-2001 13:59:44




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 Re: Re: HELP!!! in reply to Ben (Va), 03-20-2001 12:24:49  
Thats one thing. Get it bolted back up to the torque tube. Get the big nut off the splined shaft that the stearing arm is fastened to. Buy, beg, barrow, or steal a tierod fork. drive the fork between the stearing housing and the stearing arm. It should pop right off. Then while still bolted to the torque tube take the nut off the stearing wheel. take a big momma of a hammer and hit the under side of the (hub only) of the stearing wheel. I get the hub really hot on most of them before giving several whacks. Then you take the bolts out of the torque tube and if you have taken the 1/4" screws out of the bottom of the tank support it will all be in your hands.

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