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Steering wheel nut
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:43 pm
by old.bodger
Sorry need to undo the steering wheel nut to get the indicator switch out (short somewhere) ! Conflicting sizes mentioned in various places - 3/4 Whitworth or 33 mm - as I have to buy the deep socket I would like to get it right......maybe they are so close either will do!
Thanks
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:49 pm
by bmcecosse
Doesn't need deep socket - the largest from my set fits fine.
But - most would simply loosen the nut by applying a chisel to a corner - and a tap with a hammer will have it loose in seconds! You may well find the nut already bears the scars!!
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:54 pm
by mike.perry
I haven't got a 33mm socket so it must be 3/4 whit. An ordinary socket with an extension bar will do. You may have to loosen it by wiggling or knocking the rim from behind so keep your face clear as it can come off suddenly
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 8:56 pm
by old.bodger
Thanks for the wisdom! I saw that damage to the nut and it never dawned on me! In fact I was muttering that it was going to make getting a socket on it more difficult.
Thanks again
Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:04 pm
by Matt
or 1 5/16 AF socket ;)