Re: Re: [omc-boats] How to remove helm/steering wheel?

Have you considered removing it. Filling the cracks with expoy, sanding and repainting it?

Tom
Charlotte, NC

>
> From: <lib1@...>
> Date: 2007/04/09 Mon AM 10:10:19 EDT
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Subject: Re: [omc-boats] How to remove helm/steering wheel?
>
> My wheel came off fairly easily after removing the bolt. A gently "tug" was
> all it needed. You might also find tapping the rim with a rubber mallet will
> help.
>
> OMC used a fairly unique splined shaft on the steering wheel hub to prevent
> slippage. Finding suitable replacement wheels can be a challenge.
>
> Despite cracks in the outer plastic, the original wheels have a fairly
> strong steel "core."
>
> Lee Shuster
> Salt Lake
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth Fingerlos" <kenf@...>
> To: <omc-boats@...>
> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 7:21 PM
> Subject: [omc-boats] How to remove helm/steering wheel?
>
>
> > Hello -
> >
> > I'm working on replacing the helm wheel on my '69 SeaSport.
> >
> > Existing wheel is dammaged, cracked, etc. I'm hoping to replace it with a
> > new wheel in ... well .. new condition.
> >
> > Problem here is trying to figure out how exactly the existing wheel comes
> > off. Appears to have a bolt in the center which comes off, and then it
> > vaguely looks like some kind of puller would be used which would 'seat' in
> > the center of the bolt.
> >
> > What kind of puller would one use for this?
> >
> > Is there another (better?) way of getting the damaged wheel off?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Kenneth.
> >
> >
> >
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