[C320-list] Stuck Steering Wheel

[Doug Treff]

I would not tap the key "forward". The shaft is tapered and you could jam it even worse. I cannot recall if the keyway is accessible from the "forward" side of the wheel (closest to the pedestal) but if so, maybe the key could be tapped somehow toward the "aft" direction? Just thinking out loud - not really sure if it's physically possible.

Also, while you were using the gear puller, did you tap on it or the wheel to help loosen things?

You may also want to contact Edson and get recommendations. There may be some "tricks of the trade" that would help you out.

Tel: 508-995-9711  email:  info at edsonintl.com

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Thu, Feb 15, 2018, at 10:51 PM, John Meyers wrote:
> Can you tap/push the key forward with an awe or something?
> 
> John Meyers
> 
> On Feb 15, 2018 3:58 PM, "Dick Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:
> 
> > No. But you have identified a good reason to lube the shaft and remove it
> > every few months
> >
> > We have a B&G under deck autopilot so we remove the wheel whenever we are
> > on the hook or using the stern ladder or want more room in the cockpit.
> > EDSON sells a kit for this purpose that I recommend
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> >
> >
> > Dick Walker
> > 740 Olive Ave.
> > Coronado ,CA 92118
> > 619.435.8986
> >
> >
> >
> > > On Feb 15, 2018, at 17:53, John Ellis <jr_ellis100 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any tricks for removing the wheel when it's stuck? I'm
> > replacing my autopilot and can't get the wheel to pull off. I tried a gear
> > puller with no success. I've sprayed P Blaster into the keyway to let it
> > work overnight and will try again tomorrow. Any suggestions would be very
> > much appreciated!
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > #271 San Diego
> >
> >