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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2009, 03:07 PM

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Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

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Posted By Brian Carlton

I didn't use a T bar. The 2x4 goes into the...

I didn't use a T bar. The 2x4 goes into the spokes and the cap screw is operated with the 18" breaker bar. If you position them correctly, you simply squeeze the two bars together and the bolt...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Replies: 24

Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

Views: 4,086

Posted By Brian Carlton

The 2 x 4 is placed through the spokes in the...

The 2 x 4 is placed through the spokes in the wheel and is used to provide counter-torque for the breaker bar. With a 2.5' length of 2 x 4 and an 18" breaker bar, the cap screw usually will release...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Replies: 24

Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Good job. I was betting against success on...

Good job.

I was betting against success on that bolt..........usually, if it strips........you're a goner.

Naturally, you'll get a new one...............!!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2008, 08:10 PM

Replies: 24

Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

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Posted By Brian Carlton

not if it's 10mm........:mad:

not if it's 10mm........:mad:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2008, 07:37 PM

Replies: 24

Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

Views: 4,086

Posted By Brian Carlton

You cannot do that job with an Allen wrench, and,...

You cannot do that job with an Allen wrench, and, no, you won't get lucky.

Get yourself a proper socket bit (10 mm??) with a suitable adaptor for use with a 1/2" ratchet wrench. That's your only...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-25-2008, 05:45 PM

Replies: 24

Stripped Steering Wheel Allen Bolt

Views: 4,086

Posted By Brian Carlton

Depending on how much you have left for...

Depending on how much you have left for grip.............some heat on the bolt will lengthen it and greatly reduce the clamping force and resultant torque required for removal.

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