Steering Wheel lock nut
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- Minor Friendly
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Steering Wheel lock nut
Can someone please tell me the correct size socket for the steering wheel lock nut? I wonder if a metric size is close enough as that would probably be easier to obtain?
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- Minor Maniac
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut
The size of the steering wheel nut is 3/4" BSW 7/8" BSF.
The majority of nut and thread sizes can be found at the top of the technical/mechanical section.
viewtopic.php?t=51709
The majority of nut and thread sizes can be found at the top of the technical/mechanical section.
viewtopic.php?t=51709
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut
You are a star Phil! Thanks.
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut
Here is a suitable socket:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194700824872 ... SwSsdh1ARG
As the steering wheel nut is quite thin I personally would remove the concave from the socket by grinding or machining it away.
When pulling off the steering wheel - leave the nut in place by a couple of threads otherwise the steering wheel could fly off and give you a nasty whack.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194700824872 ... SwSsdh1ARG
As the steering wheel nut is quite thin I personally would remove the concave from the socket by grinding or machining it away.
When pulling off the steering wheel - leave the nut in place by a couple of threads otherwise the steering wheel could fly off and give you a nasty whack.
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut
…and remember to disconnect the battery before putting the socket on, otherwise the socket will complete the circuit and the horn sounds! You only make that mistake once!
1960 2 door with 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577
1952 MM convertible with original engine - MWD 305
1952 MM convertible with original engine - MWD 305
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Re: Steering Wheel lock nut
Thanks again for all the advice. Much appreciated.