[Gompers]

Originally Posted by sorner

The creeper needs rebuilt. That’s all. If it was good to go I would keep it no doubt. I just don’t know if I want to put the time and money into something I don’t really need.

The trick that worked (I don’t know if my other attempts helped to loosen it) was to put a small bolt down the center of the steering shaft, and put the three jaw puller on with zip ties around it to hold it in place. Then tightened it up as tight as I could get it. I heated the steering wheel right at the shaft part and it popped loose. It scared me when it let go actually. If you have plastic down to the center of the steering wheel it might be harder. Mine didn’t. It’s all steel.

I do something similar but with a bearing service tool tightened under the steering wheel. It applies more even pressure and won't pop out like a 3 jaw will so you don't have to get out the big hose clamp or zip ties. Then just tighten it down and let it sit for a while and maybe tap on the tightening bolt every once in a while and see if you can tighten it up any more. I haven't done a ton of them, but that's gotten off every one I have done with very minimal damage.

Nice work on getting that popped loose though. One of the hardest things to get off of these things it seems.