Steering wheel Nut

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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Socket (which I do happen to have ) - if it comes off easily. But if tight - a pop with the chisel !
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Very diplomatic :D
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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:lol: :roll:
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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This is the nut I was talking about[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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So, how big is it?

Don't worry about what thread it is for the moment, just measure across the flats and share this dimension with us. Units of your choice.

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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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We all were-------it looks nice and undamaged - quick, pop it with a chisel so it looks like all the others....... Why do you want it off anyway?
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Yes looks like it's been tightened properly. Very rare, maybe it should be in a glass case in a transport museum :D

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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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What a beautiful looking nut :D
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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I've got one just like it! -----and it's going to stay that way :D

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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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I think that nut is the only think the car doesn't have wrong with it. I bloody forgot to take a tape measure!

I want the indicator stalk off as I think it has rusted up a bit and only works if I put pressure on it (i.e. away from my body) when indicating. Also the indicator light cap on the end has snapped off and I am having a nightmare trying to get rid of the tread bit still stuck in it.
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Ok it took me some time to get around to measuring it but its 1 and 1/4 inch between the flats
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Re: Steering wheel Nut

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Have you actually tried a 3/4 W socket?.
Perseverance with a short pointy thing should get bits of broken lens out and a spray with easing oil might help the contacts. The cost of a new indicator stalk will certainly help your efforts.
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