trying not to break the steering wheel

[iwally]

Well got sidetracked for a while but it's now time to get back to removing the steering wheel - which I asked about some time ago and received some nice advice.

Today I managed to remove the throttle lever and rod from the assembly. There is no nut (that holds the wheel on) visible at this point.

When I tried to press in and rotate counter-clockwise to remove the horn ring - it would not budge under moderate force. Before I break this thing .. thought I'd ask around to confirm that this procedure will work with the wheel this photo.

From Jim (last post):

That is not a Shellar wheel.
Dis-Connect the linkage and horn wire as said before.
Pull the throttle lever out.
>>>>>> Rotate the horn ring counter clockwise and remove. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Take photos.
Remove the 3 screws holding the horn parts in.
Loosen the nut in the center.
Say a prayer.
Try to remove the wheel. Chances are it is stuck. Search old posts for methods to remove the wheel.

Maybe I'm just looking for reassurance before putting more pressure on it. I sure can't see anything else to loosen or any other way to do this.

[jim g]

You have the correct procedure. Get some wd-40 and with the straw spray behind the horn ring and that will help. You have some spring load clips that are probably rusty and need a little help. But it should not break. Put preasure on the bars right were they come out of the center to turn.

[iwally]

thanks for the confirmation - sprayed even more wd-40 yesterday and this morning.

[jfrprops]

try PB blaster too.

John in Va.

[iwally]

SUCCESS! It finally turned! Two person operation - one to press, one to turn.

Thanks to all who helped!!

re PB Blaster - you know, I went to the local auto parts store to buy PB and the folks there persuaded me to buy this new souped up penetrating oil version of WD-40 instead of the PB which they also sold. Was kind of funny at the time because three store employees surrounded me and were praising it to the hilt; I mean there was real emotion on the subject. I thought: either these people are really bored or there is one heck of a spiff on this can of oil or this is pretty good stuff. What could I say? I bought it.

I can't really give a comparison since I haven't used the PB but the part is off so I guess it worked.

[jfrprops]

Glad you got that thing loose....and to be certain we all need to pay attention when new stuff comes out to do old jobs....maybe that stuff is better? Guys I know bought some foam type stuff a few years back and swore by it...but at that time you had to buy a case of it at a time???

There are lots of good squirt stuff and goops out there and only dummies fail to embrace new stuff.

John in Va.

[quitchabitchin]

I was in the automotive business and have tried all types of penetrating oils. Hands down, PEN from State Chemical Co. is the best I've ever used. It smells terrible, but will break anything loose, and in a hurry. It is hard to find, you'll probably never see it on a shelf, but may be able to order it through a business. State makes hundreds of products, mostly janitorial, but most everything they make is industrial grade and very good.

[iwally]

Ha. Having come close to tears, cursing fate and pleading with God on numerous occasions trying to separate one metal piece from another - I can see how these ointments generate enthusiasm. I'm glad to hear about any and all such that work!