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quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 1:32 pm
by Robbiet9999
hi just a quick question what size is the nut that holds the steering wheel on a 1957 saloon to the column.
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:00 pm
by tomas.geoghegan
Hi give it a crack with a chisel . sounds barbaric but does work.
hope this helps. Tomas
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:02 pm
by bmcecosse
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:07 pm
by Trickydicky
Or for a more delicate approach you could use a centre punch....
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:28 pm
by ASL642
Don't use a chisel! 3/4" Whitworth socket will do the trick + a bit of elbow grease
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:18 pm
by moggiethouable
And soak it in WD40 if its rusty.
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:33 pm
by millerman
Use a socket, only those with 50+ years experience can make a tidy job using a chisel/ centre punch
You know it makes sense
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:51 pm
by jagnut66
Hi,
I have 1963 1000 saloon, if it is the same size, I use a 35mm socket which fits very well and saves butchering it with a chisel....... mine still bears the scars from a previous owners attempts to get it off in this way..... 
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: quick question
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:16 pm
by Mark Wilson
Driving down the M1 this morning there seemed to be nuts of all shapes & sizes holding steering wheels......
Mark
Re: quick question
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:08 pm
by jagnut66
