What has PVT pyle done to my steering wheel?

[linx310]

Removed the steering wheel cover on my M1009 to inspect if my steering wheel was installed incorrectly or if it was drag link (turned out to be the drag link).

It looks like Pvt. Pyle has been here…the end of the shaft is mushroomed out from what I assume was a failed attempt and removing the steering wheel.

The plastic ring that goes inside is broken.

And there is some kind of black glue all along the inside of the cover where it attached to the steering wheel.

Why do you think it was glued on? I thought the ring would hold once you slid the cover back over it.

 

[bones1]

That's the old " put pressure on the wheel with your knees and hit with a big hammer, it actually works..........sometimes

 

[Warthog]

Looks like they tried the BFH removal method. Never a substitue for a wheel puller. Is the nut missing?

The black goo is the universal attachment product. Used when Duct tape isn't available.

 

[wallew]

Fortunately, replacement steering columns can be had fairly cheaply at the recycle yard. You could stay with a stock style wheel or put in a tilt column.

 

[moose1008]

Fortunately, replacement steering columns can be had fairly cheaply at the recycle yard. You could stay with a stock style wheel or put in a tilt column.

hey guys. im new to the hobby and im sry to hyjack the post...but i noticed you say you could replace it with a tilt column... is there any modifing involved and would i need to stick with a column from a diesel or would a gasser work? kind of a big boy and tilt would be great..

 

[Pooch1128]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/13885-tilt-column-woes.html

Here's a link about tilt steering wheel install

 

[linx310]

Any one know what type of glue it is that they used?

I may have to glue it back together this weekend.

 

[nattieleather]

Looks like RTV silicone to me. It was glued on because PVT Snuffy broke it taking it off the first time.

 

[Warthog]

And he didn't have any duct tape.

 

[mr.travo]

LMAO!!! Yep, I notice the army half-a$$ fixes. I HATED those mechanics that just "fixed it good enough for now". Field is one thing, but when you're back, YOU FIX IT RIGHT! LOL!

 

[JUNKYARDJOHN]

I've had a couple of old chevy trucks with mushroomed or buggered up steering shaft threads. (my m1009 was one of them) I've always been able to champfer the first couple of threads off with a die grinder, & then run a die or even a grade 8 nut on & off a couple of times to repair the threads. steering shafts are soft. Heck... it's broke or nfg anyway right?? John

 

[shovelheadmike]

On my.A3,.the radiator cap mount on the expansion/head tank was poorly soldered on. So they glued it back on with JB Weld. Did it work very well? NO! Leaked like a sieve.