[Healeys] Steering lever removal

[keith taylor]

Stephen If all else fails try Loctite "Freeze & release" In conjunction with
your puller.

Keith Taylor
Wamberal OZ
BN1
BN2
100M.....If I ever finish them

2008/11/27 Stephen Hutchings <s.hutchings at rogers.com>

> I'm having a hell of a time removing the steering levers from the idler and
> steering box.
> I soaked the area in penetrant for days, then applied some heat (not the
> serious, de-tempering kind) and used my puller, but the force I had to use
> made me fear I'd break the pulling "ears" on the arms. They are back to
> soaking while I think about this.
> It occurred to me that it might be effective to put in a spacer and screw
> the castellated nut back on, which would theoretically get it moving further
> on to the splines , and once it's moving make it easier to withdraw.
> Any thoughts from the more experienced?
> Thanks,
> Stephen, BJ8
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