Steering Wheel Hub Removal

[ModifiedBJ7]

Hi Everyone-

New to the British Car Forum and getting much enjoyment reading posts from knowledgable A-H fans.

A little intro- sold a '53 A-H on eBay and within days bought a '63 BJ7 off eBay that was 30 minutes from my home. It was modified to a SBC in the early 70's, body work done, but less engine and many parts are still in boxes. One thing I have to do is replace the wiring harness. So, this led to pulling the dash, which led to pulling the steering wheel, which leads to my problem. How in the heck do I remove the Steering wheel hub? It's an adjustable column. I'm guessing there's a circlip, or something holding the hub on the spline, but for the life of me I don't see anything.

Any ideas?

Charlie

 

[Dave Russell]

Hi Charlie,
Welcome to the forum.

From your pics, it looks like the column clamp is already released. You should be able to push the hub forward on the shaft so that the clip is exposed for removal.
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[ModifiedBJ7]

Thanks, Dave! I'll give it a shot. Thought I tried that already, but obviously I'm doing something wrong.

Glad I found this site!

 

[ModifiedBJ7]

Got it! A circlip that's strong and was so small I didn't see it. Won't bring up the fact I need glasses.

Thanks again, Dave!

Charlie Stewart
Plano, TX

 

[vette]

Hello Charlie, Welcome to the forum as well. Glad to heard that you are enjoying putting your Healey back together. I've just started on the restoration of my BJ7. Pull the steering wheel the other day, but mine is not a telescopic one. Can you tell me what wheels are on your Healey. I have disc wheels with 5-lug bolt pattern, I'm looking for the equivalent American wheel to fit. I've been told that they might be Chevrolet, but my vintage Vette wheels don't fit, and I haven't yet found others to try. Thanks.

 

[ModifiedBJ7]

Hey Vette, appreciate the welcome!

The wheels are 5-spoke Cragors, and they're only 14". They were on the car when I bought it and believe were put on as temps to move the car around. I'd like to go with 15x5.5 center locks, or painted wires. I do have the issue of a Healey front suspension, but a Ford rear end. Dayton has a page on their website that has a wheel bolt pattern you simply print and place it against the studs to measure the wheel pattern.

Let me know what wheel/tires you go with.

Charlie