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Old 06-14-2011, 10:29 PM
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Had to remove 2 steering wheels from 2 CC 122's. Purchase the steering wheel puller you see on Ebay. Place puller on the first wheel it came off in about 5 Min. real Easy. Great I said. Put it on second one ended up breaking the tool( to much torqe). Sent email to James asking what it would cost for the two pieces I distroyed. He said to send him check to cover shipping and he would send the two parts at no charge(NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE,THANK YOU). While I was waiting I hit the steering shaft nut area with PB Blaster for 5 Days. Got the parts and tried again only tighting with a wrench by hand would not move, over the last 3 days I would just keep hitting it with PB Blaster and repeat with wrench using more force each day. Well today I did it again and finally it went POP Loudly. I figued I broke it. But all ok. I just cann't believe how well this tool and PB Blaster works together. If I did this the other way with the bolt and upward pressue with knees I would still be pounding away. On to next project steering rebuild.

Lesson I learn is that before I try and remove anything I will soak it in PB Blaster
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Old 06-15-2011, 10:05 AM
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Glad you got the steering wheels off. My 122 will be getting the same treatment here soon.
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Had to remove 2 steering wheels from 2 CC 122's. Purchase the steering wheel puller you see on Ebay. Place puller on the first wheel it came off in about 5 Min. real Easy. Great I said. Put it on second one ended up breaking the tool( to much torqe). Sent email to James asking what it would cost for the two pieces I distroyed. He said to send him check to cover shipping and he would send the two parts at no charge(NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE,THANK YOU). While I was waiting I hit the steering shaft nut area with PB Blaster for 5 Days. Got the parts and tried again only tighting with a wrench by hand would not move, over the last 3 days I would just keep hitting it with PB Blaster and repeat with wrench using more force each day. Well today I did it again and finally it went POP Loudly. I figued I broke it. But all ok. I just cann't believe how well this tool and PB Blaster works together. If I did this the other way with the bolt and upward pressue with knees I would still be pounding away. On to next project steering rebuild.

Lesson I learn is that before I try and remove anything I will soak it in PB Blaster
Glad you got it off and I've been ey balling those on eBay! PB Blaster rules!

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Tommy going to do that for you?
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Old 06-15-2011, 11:17 AM
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A little trick I learned is to mix Isopropyl alcohol and transmission fluid, then spray the part that is stuck. It takes 1/2 the ft. lbs. of torque to break it free compared to PB blaster and 1/3 the torque over WD40. Only problem is you need to mix it just prior to using it as the alcohol evaporates very quickly. This technique and mixture was proven during a study at some well known university. Hope this can save some grief and save some steering wheels.
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Tommy going to do that for you?
I have someone else in mind...
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If you work on these tractors alot this tool is worth the money. The one thing I did learn about this is you can use to much force just take it slow and easy. I also purchased a clutch compression tool off ebay that has save me alot of of time and trouble. Building up my shop one tool at a time.
Will have to try that mix you talked about to see how it works
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A little trick I learned is to mix Isopropyl alcohol and transmission fluid, then spray the part that is stuck. It takes 1/2 the ft. lbs. of torque to break it free compared to PB blaster and 1/3 the torque over WD40. Only problem is you need to mix it just prior to using it as the alcohol evaporates very quickly. This technique and mixture was proven during a study at some well known university. Hope this can save some grief and save some steering wheels.
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evertried acetone instead of alcohol?
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[QUOTE=CaptMax;78451]A little trick I learned is to mix Isopropyl alcohol and transmission fluid,

transmission fluid or cleaner? just a clarification... thanks!
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Nope, never a need to.

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A little trick I learned is to mix Isopropyl alcohol and transmission fluid,

transmission fluid or cleaner? just a clarification... thanks!

ATF, fluid.
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