removing 4.3 steering wheel - possible quick release boss

removing 4.3 steering wheel - possible quick release boss

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Griff43V8

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117 posts

22 months

Friday 10th May 2024
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removing 4.3 steering wheel - possible quick release boss

Usually sticks when re-fitted (as seems the case) methods of release? (need access to pedal area to remove clutch cylinder internals for servicing)

Due to arthritis restricting car entry, what affordable quick release hub options are there, that dont bring wheel away from stalks too much?

thanks

Loubaruch

1,302 posts

210 months

Friday 10th May 2024
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If you have the standard steering wheel just undo the 6 small fixing bolts no need to take the boss off the column.

If you want to remove the boss as well I made a puller:

http://www.bertram-hill.com/steering-wheel-puller....

Griff43V8

Original Poster:

117 posts

22 months

Friday 10th May 2024
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Loubaruch said:
If you have the standard steering wheel just undo the 6 small fixing bolts no need to take the boss off the column.

If you want to remove the boss as well I made a puller:

http://www.bertram-hill.com/steering-wheel-puller....
Aha, Paul...we meet! smile

I was the chap bowled over by your website and sent u a message starting 'Wow!'

Thanks v. much, yes I have that option as back-up thanks, very detailed as always

Re. replacing fuel lines etc, I have got as far as - tank, pump and cannister filter out. Tomorrow, stripping tank of internal filter and level sensor so we can wash out the few bits in the bottom. Proposing to use v hot water with Fairy, followed by several days airing dry, then sloshing some fuel around before re-fitting sender and filter fittings, using new seals and some sort of sealing compound - suggestions for fuel tolerant compound to coat sealing washers?

thanks smile


Loubaruch

1,302 posts

210 months

Friday 10th May 2024
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David, Blue Ubiversal Hylomar would be a good sealant, dont be tempted to use ordinary silicon sealant as it could get in the fuel line.

Belle427

10,214 posts

245 months

Saturday 11th May 2024
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I would only use fuel to wash it out too, you can filter it afterwards with some cheap paper filters and a funnel, container etc.

Jordie Barretts sock

6,018 posts

31 months

Saturday 11th May 2024
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Agreed. I wouldn't be swilling washing up liquid anywhere near my fuel system.

Griff43V8

Original Poster:

117 posts

22 months

Monday 13th May 2024
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unfortunately neither touch the deposit, which appears to be a residue of rust and dissolved rubber

We are looking into / seeking alloy compat tank flush fluids - it will need to be a solvent of sorts

Belle427

10,214 posts

245 months

Monday 13th May 2024
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Various products are out there for tank restoration, i can t recommend one though.
https://www.frost.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj...

Griff43V8

Original Poster:

117 posts

22 months

Monday 13th May 2024
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Belle427 said:
Various products are out there for tank restoration, i can t recommend one though.
https://www.frost.co.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj...
Thanks, shall check it out smile