55 Fairlane steering wheel removal question

Posted By ChrisS. 11 Years Ago

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ChrisS.	Posted 11 Years Ago
Turbocharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 9 Years Ago Posts: 17, Visits: 101	Hello, I've another question regarding removing the steering wheel on my '55 Fairlane. The threaded holes for the steering wheel puller in the wheel are stripped, the threads are of no use. I would like to put helicoil inserts in them so I can use a puller, can anyone inform me of the correct size of these threaded holes? Thanks in advance. Chris.
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55 Fairlane steering wheel removal question By ChrisS. ( 11 Years Ago )

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