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sidhartha 01-04-2014 11:03 PM

Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

I am changing the steering wheel in my Tudor. Any tips tricks or advice before I start? I think I need to drop the column but not sure how much or if I need a special puller.

Tom Wesenberg 01-05-2014 09:54 AM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

Remove the tank clamp and the two bolts mounting the steering to the frame. Hopefully this will give you enough drop to remove the light switch rod. You might need a special puller for the steering wheel, as some are stuck very tight. DO NOT hammer on the threads.

sidhartha 01-10-2014 09:00 AM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

I've looked in my catalogs and the puller looks to straight forward and simple. I'd like to make my own. Anyone know the dimensions I'll need for a 31 Tudor?

DougVieyra 01-10-2014 10:31 PM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

I am also wanting to change the Steering Wheel on my '31 Coupe. As both the Coupe and the Tudor are closed cars, would there be any difference in the process between the Tudor and a Coupe ?

As the Coupe has less room to manuvuer than a Tudor, will the smaller, constricted space of a Coupe create a problem that would not be an issue with the more spacious interior of the Tudor ?

Tom Wesenberg 01-10-2014 11:13 PM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

I'd bet on the coupe you need to completely remove the column, but only lower it on the Tudor.

700rpm 01-11-2014 12:06 AM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

Tom's right, as usual. You have to remove the column from a coupe, unless you have a roll down back window.

Dave Mellor NJ 01-11-2014 01:43 AM

Re: Changing the steering wheel in a 31 Tudor
 

Or you can remove the fixed window.


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