steering wheel removal

[sculptart@aol.com]

Rolland, Unless the splines have seized up to your hub, you should be able to slide the steering wheel fore and aft on the splined steering shaft...about 3-4 inches. There should be (and often is not) a circlip at the top of the shaft that prevents the wheel coming off of the shaft when not desired, like going down the road! Remove this and the steering wheel should just slide off the shaft. If you find everything stuck together, not an unusual occurrence, just apply some light penetrating oil and work everything loose as above. Do not pry on the aluminum hub with tools as this will damage the hub and possibly render it useless. My best, Ben Cordsen, TC 4260

[AJChalmers@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/26/02 7:37:17 PM Pacific Standard Time, sculptart@aol.com writes:

Do not pry on the aluminum hub with tools as this will damage the hub and possibly render it useless.

I've got a Brooklands wheel that someone sledged off the shaft. Hopefully that person is no longer involved with our LBCs.

[sculptart@aol.com]

The damaged hub can be reworked as long as the splines have not been damaged. I have had several hubs aluminum welded to work out the damaged areas (I restore these wheels)...not cheap but worth looking into. Ben

[David Phillips]

Fellow Owners, I have decided it is time to mount a restored original steering wheel on my TC. (Thanks, Ben Cordsen) The hub of the current Brooklands reproduction is very tight on the splined shaft. I would appreciate any advise on removing the current wheel. Also, will I have the same difficulty in reverse to fit the new wheel? I will have a black Brooklands type wheel with the hub for sale assuming this project works out. It is in excellent shape. My price would be $225.00 including US continental shipping. Other areas would pay extra shipping. Contact me off list if interested. Thanks in advance for your help. Dave Phillips TC4976 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[John S. Kallend]

I'm curious - what is involved in restoring an original steering wheel? (I have one hanging on my garage wall). ,

> > I have decided it is time to mount a restored original steering > wheel on my TC. (Thanks, Ben Cordsen) The hub of the current > Brooklands reproduction is very tight on the splined shaft. I would > appreciate any advise on removing the current wheel. Also, will I > have the same difficulty in reverse to fit the new wheel? > > I will have a black Brooklands type wheel with the hub for sale > assuming this project works out. It is in excellent shape. My price > would be $225.00 including US continental shipping. Other areas > would pay extra shipping. Contact me off list if interested. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Dave Phillips > TC4976 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

_________________________________ John Kallend Professor and Associate Dean Armour College of Engineering, IIT

[George Wolf]

John, For me it is as follows: 1. Pack it in a box. 2. Mail it to Ben Cordsen 3. Enjoy the final product. Ben has the tooling to properly cast the plastic, down to the original Bluemels stamp. He isn't the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Cheers, George Wolf British Auto Specialty From: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John S. Kallend Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 5:47 PM To: David Phillips; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Steering Wheel Removal I'm curious - what is involved in restoring an original steering wheel? (I have one hanging on my garage wall). ,

> > I have decided it is time to mount a restored original steering > wheel on my TC. (Thanks, Ben Cordsen) The hub of the current > Brooklands reproduction is very tight on the splined shaft. I would > appreciate any advise on removing the current wheel. Also, will I > have the same difficulty in reverse to fit the new wheel? > > I will have a black Brooklands type wheel with the hub for sale > assuming this project works out. It is in excellent shape. My price > would be $225.00 including US continental shipping. Other areas > would pay extra shipping. Contact me off list if interested. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Dave Phillips > TC4976 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

_________________________________ John Kallend Professor and Associate Dean Armour College of Engineering, IIT [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ben Cordsen]

Dave, Often the wheel is hard to remove because of hardened grease on the splines. Remove the circlip at the top of the steering shaft if still in position, and spray some penetrating oil or solvent like carb cleaner letting it work overnight. You might have to tap lightly with a wood mallet to break free but it should slide off after you start the movement. Take care to not hit the aluminum hub with a hard surface hammer, it is quite soft and I often have to weld in the previous owner dents when these are restored. When the steering wheel is off the shaft, clean the splines completely with solvent and a brush taking care this does not drip into your lap and on the seat. Lightly grease with some lithium grease and the new wheel should slide on smoothly. Clamp down tightly with the pinch bolt. Use the circlip at the top of the shaft to prevent accidental removal of the wheel when in motion, then reattach the MG medallion to the steering wheel. Ben Cordsen To: mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com From: tc4976@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 14:04:53 -0700 Subject: [mg-tabc] Steering Wheel Removal Fellow Owners, I have decided it is time to mount a restored original steering wheel on my TC. (Thanks, Ben Cordsen) The hub of the current Brooklands reproduction is very tight on the splined shaft. I would appreciate any advise on removing the current wheel. Also, will I have the same difficulty in reverse to fit the new wheel? I will have a black Brooklands type wheel with the hub for sale assuming this project works out. It is in excellent shape. My price would be $225.00 including US continental shipping. Other areas would pay extra shipping. Contact me off list if interested. Thanks in advance for your help. Dave Phillips TC4976 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ben Cordsen]

John, There are two "original" types of the TC steering wheel, the "home market" which is all black and has a solid hub/spoke/rim design and the export version "EXU" with 1/2 chrome spokes, detachable hub and plastic rim. Different restoration techniques are used on each. I have the molds to duplicate the plastic rims, re-chrome all the shiny pieces and importantly, each steering wheel hub is crack tested before leaving the shop. The crack testing is an important but overlooked step, adding to the cost. I have a shelf of EXU and Brooklands hubs with cracks, mainly at the side opposite the pinch bolt. If interested in a restoration, contact me off list letting me know which wheel you have. I am currently booking into early 2011. Ben Ben Cordsen Cordsen Design Studio 2849 Dunbar Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 970.229.0891 www.CordsenDesign.com To: tc4976@yahoo.com; mg-tabc@yahoogroups.com From: kallend@iit.edu Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 21:47:05 +0000 Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Steering Wheel Removal I'm curious - what is involved in restoring an original steering wheel? (I have one hanging on my garage wall). ,

> > I have decided it is time to mount a restored original steering > wheel on my TC. (Thanks, Ben Cordsen) The hub of the current > Brooklands reproduction is very tight on the splined shaft. I would > appreciate any advise on removing the current wheel. Also, will I > have the same difficulty in reverse to fit the new wheel? > > I will have a black Brooklands type wheel with the hub for sale > assuming this project works out. It is in excellent shape. My price > would be $225.00 including US continental shipping. Other areas > would pay extra shipping. Contact me off list if interested. > > Thanks in advance for your help. > > Dave Phillips > TC4976 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > >

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