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Steering Wheel Column Nut #1627435
06/01/14 10:24 PM
06/01/14 10:24 PM
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Canton, Ohio
Crazy68Dart Offline OP
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Where can I source one of these? For the Dart... I can't find mine, it has to be somewhere, sure it will show up after I get another.

Are these a thinner jam nut, lock nut, or? I know the size is 9/16-18 fine thread.

Thanks!


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Re: Steering Wheel Column Nut [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1627436
06/02/14 02:09 AM
06/02/14 02:09 AM
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I don't think its a lock nut. At least in 1956 they weren't I seem to remember a washer with groves for locking under the nut (?) but its been many years. Anyway, I had to make one for an old Dodge 1/2 ton. I found a nut of the proper thread configuration and had it split to the right thickness (on an industrial bandsaw *only because they had one where I worked that could slice a .06" wafer from a piece only an inch long*)

A carefully wielded hacksaw and a vise would work too in a pinch

Scott

Re: Steering Wheel Column Nut [Re: Scott Carl] #1627437
06/02/14 11:28 AM
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I would think there would be plenty in a junk yard, it is a lock nut on most everything I have seen. Surely another member in the area has one to give you, if not I can put one in the mail in the next few days, PM me if it becomes necessary.


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Re: Steering Wheel Column Nut [Re: mopar346] #1627438
06/03/14 03:55 PM
06/03/14 03:55 PM
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I might call the dealer.... I can source a 9/16 - 18 nut anywhere. Does the FSM have a good shot of the nut?


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Re: Steering Wheel Column Nut [Re: Crazy68Dart] #1627439
06/03/14 04:50 PM
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ive got several send me your address and ill send ya one


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Re: Steering Wheel Column Nut [Re: azmopar] #1627440
06/03/14 06:56 PM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Put a nut on with blue LockTite.Red if you are paranoid.Ive never seen a washer under any of the wheels Ive pulled and I pulled a lot.Once the wheel is tightened the nut is pretty much just a second safety.Try pulling a wheel off without a puller.Rocky


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