Wanted loan of steering wheel puller

red122 · Feb 11th, 2022, 19:16

For a couple of days could anyone lend me one please ? Im in south east

Volvo_133 · Feb 12th, 2022, 12:54

Hi Alan,
Looking either side of the splined steering wheel hole (on a 1970 Amazon) are 2 threaded holes at 34mm centres. I simply made a puller from a short length of sturdy steel bar with 2 clearance holes drilled to match at 34mm centres. With the flat bar on the end of the shaft, simply wind in 2 bolts ensuring it pulls up square. Mine came off easily. I assume the PV is the same or very similar.
Chris.

Othen · Feb 16th, 2022, 14:49

I've just done the same as Chris for my 1963 Amazon:

... the little slot in a 5/8" socket is to allow the horn cable to remain out of the way, like this:

It came off the splines pretty easily and probably only took me an hour to find some scrap, cut and drill the holes, grind the slot in the socket and put it all together. That may be easier for you than trying to find the Volvo puller.

Alan

red122 · Feb 16th, 2022, 16:23

Thats a great answer to my problem . i will make a bracket today . Just one question what is thje thread size for the bolts please ?

Othen · Feb 16th, 2022, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by red122

Thats a great answer to my problem . i will make a bracket today . Just one question what is thje thread size for the bolts please ?

That is a really good question. I used the bolts from my harmonic puller, which I'm pretty sure would have been metric M8. They were a good fit, which seems odd because Volvo was still using imperial sizes in 1963. I didn't take any measurements of the thread, I just tried them and they fitted well.

I'd suggest having an assortment of bolts available to try, I should think M8 and 3/8" BSF would be the favourites.

Good fortune,

Alan

Nullifie · Feb 16th, 2022, 17:11

As far as I know the steering wheels were made in Germany, so probably metric.
The Bosch equipment used on these old Volvos will also have metric threads.

red122 · Feb 16th, 2022, 17:32

finally got it off thanks for advice ..
the whole car has been cobbled together by a Californian "Garage" and the Uk owner who bought it blind is started to see how makeshift any repairs were

Feb 11th, 2022, 19:16	#1
red122 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	Wanted loan of steering wheel puller For a couple of days could anyone lend me one please ? Im in south east

Feb 16th, 2022, 14:49	#3
Othen Premier Member Last Online: Today 06:18 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Corby del Sol	I've just done the same as Chris for my 1963 Amazon: ... the little slot in a 5/8" socket is to allow the horn cable to remain out of the way, like this: It came off the splines pretty easily and probably only took me an hour to find some scrap, cut and drill the holes, grind the slot in the socket and put it all together. That may be easier for you than trying to find the Volvo puller. Alan __________________ ... another lovely day in paradise.

Feb 16th, 2022, 16:23	#4
red122 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	Puller Thats a great answer to my problem . i will make a bracket today . Just one question what is thje thread size for the bolts please ?

Feb 16th, 2022, 17:32	#7
red122 Master Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:30 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: tunbridge wells	puller finally got it off thanks for advice .. the whole car has been cobbled together by a Californian "Garage" and the Uk owner who bought it blind is started to see how makeshift any repairs were

Feb 12th, 2022, 12:54	#2
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 13:32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	Hi Alan, Looking either side of the splined steering wheel hole (on a 1970 Amazon) are 2 threaded holes at 34mm centres. I simply made a puller from a short length of sturdy steel bar with 2 clearance holes drilled to match at 34mm centres. With the flat bar on the end of the shaft, simply wind in 2 bolts ensuring it pulls up square. Mine came off easily. I assume the PV is the same or very similar. Chris.

Feb 16th, 2022, 17:11	#6
Nullifie Junior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 18:10 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Beekdaelen	As far as I know the steering wheels were made in Germany, so probably metric. The Bosch equipment used on these old Volvos will also have metric threads.

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