Does an ‘87 model 379 require a certain type of steering wheel puller?

mile marker 27 · Jan 7, 2023

Ok, I had to drill two holes through the aluminum, on each side of the nut. Ran long 1/4” bolts through, with a nut on each and used a puller. Came of fairly easy. Thanks guys.

Banker · Jan 17, 2023

ducnut said: ↑

Ideally, you’d want this style. But, I’m not sure where you could rent one like it. They’re expensive, but, work on any wheel.

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I’ve had some compromising situations and used a 3-finger. If you can get any kind of bite under the wheel, use a big hose clamp (depicted by the red lines around the outside ) and tighten it as tight as you can around the fingers, keeping it gripping under the wheel. If that won’t work, you might have to use some flat, bar stock and slide a couple pieces under the wheel. Then, use a 3-finger to get a grip on them.

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I am glad you posted this as it made me remember something I have in my Grandfathers tool box. Does this look like a steering wheel puller or something else?

ducnut · Jan 17, 2023

Banker said: ↑

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I am glad you posted this as it made me remember something I have in my Grandfathers tool box. Does this look like a steering wheel puller or something else?
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Depending on the wheel, it might get it done. It’s just a generic 2-finger puller. Good for pulling many things.

mile marker 27 · Jan 17, 2023

Banker said: ↑

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I am glad you posted this as it made me remember something I have in my Grandfathers tool box. Does this look like a steering wheel puller or something else?
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I guess it could pull some steering wheels but that’s just considered a 2 jaw puller. Used mainly for steel pulleys on straight or tapered shafts. Got a couple of those and also 3 jaw pullers.

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