411 S3 instrument wiring

[Kevin H]

I have the dash section that contains the dials half way out (with speedo cable disconnected), but it's fouling on the steering wheel, and obviously I want it to come out with all the wiring connected.

I have removed the centre boss from the steering wheel, (which I was disappointed to discover was held on with silicone rubber), I have also removed the nut but cannot budge the steering wheel.

I don't have a puller which will go over the steering wheel centre - are there any tricks for getting the steering wheel off?

PS. When I say steering wheel "boss" what I really mean is "centre cap"

[Claude]

Originally Posted by Kevin H

- are there any tricks for getting the steering wheel off?

. Penetrating fluid, sometimes vibration, if it has two threaded holes for a steering wheel puller you can put in bolts and try pulling. But it probably is easier to buy a puller.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Claude

. Penetrating fluid, sometimes vibration, if it has two threaded holes for a steering wheel puller you can put in bolts and try pulling. But it probably is easier to buy a puller.

Thanks Claude. I have now managed to lay the dash panel down on top of the steering column without removing the steering wheel - I forgot I needed to disconnect the odometer reset cable and the oil pressure gauge feed.

It was a bit more work than I anticipated (it always is), but not such a bad thing because I found that the oil feed connector to the oil pressure gauge was barely finger tight - got enough oil leaks on my engine without one behind the dash!

I have taken some photos which I will upload in a couple of hours (no time right now).

[Kevin H]

Richard,
As you can see I have added some photos to my previous post in this thread. Let me know if you need anything else.

They will enlarge bigger than the default image view.

Kevin