1959 196 ohv rebuild

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   I have tried rocking it, hitting it with a block of wood and a dead blow hammer.  It is very tight.  My wife says I lack finesse, so I am afraid of using anymore force and maybe causing damage.  I will poke around maybe someone has a home version in this forum. I got good momentum going would like to keep it going.  I hope this is the first and last time I pull the steering wheel in this.

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Ohm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/06/2016 Location: Nh Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ohm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/23/2018 at 1:04pm
	I have tried rocking it, hitting it with a block of wood and a dead blow hammer. It is very tight. My wife says I lack finesse, so I am afraid of using anymore force and maybe causing damage. I will poke around maybe someone has a home version in this forum. I got good momentum going would like to keep it going. I hope this is the first and last time I pull the steering wheel in this.

pacerman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jul/03/2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9057	Post Options Post Reply Quote pacerman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/23/2018 at 1:15pm
	When you get it off, use a little never-seize on it when you install it. It will come off next time. Good luck. Joe
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farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 6:02am
	The recessed hole where the bolt that holds the steering wheel on is threaded inside. It's standard fine threads for whatever the size is. IIRC a piece of threaded pipe the right size will just catch 3-4 threads. You can weld a nut inside the other end of the pipe and grind a carriage bolt down a bit around the head to fit inside the pipe so the rounded end is against the steering shaft. Double nut the end that sticks out so you can turn it down against the shaft. Of course you have to remove the horn wire first -- it unplugs near the gear box and pulls out from the top. Once3 the wheel is off the box and steering shaft will pull out from the bottom. Should be able to get it out without pulling the pitman arm, may have to loosen some other things to get it out. Will have to jack front of car up.
	Frank Swygert

farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 6:09am
	By vacuum motor I assume you mean the wiper motor? There is a universal electric wiper kit that's pretty easy to install, but does take some work. This can be set to move the wipers side to side or to/from each other (just flip one of the pivots on the cable). Motor can be on either end, but most mount the motor on the passenger side somewhere. Price on these has come way down! Used to be you could get the vac motor and fuel pump rebuilt for about the same price. That is still a good option. Unless you plan on using the car as a daily driver where it will see all kinds of weather I'd just get the vac motor rebuilt. A "juice can" vac reservoir between wiper motor and engine is usually all you need to get through the occasional rain going to a show. Might have to slow down a bit pulling hills, but wipers shouldn't stop. https://www.ezwiring.com/product-page/wiper-kit http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1109rc-installing-ez-wiring-universal-wiper-kit/ (look at all the photos)
	Frank Swygert

farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 6:11am
	For posting photos see http://theamcforum.com/forum/how-to-post-pictures-on-the-forum_topic8119.html. I don't think you can do it directly from your phone, unless you log into the website from your phone and can attach a photo. Otherwise just e-mail the photo to yourself then post from a computer.
	Frank Swygert

Ohm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/06/2016 Location: Nh Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ohm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 7:46am
	Thanks farna. She is going to be a daily and will be tucked away during our lovely new england winters. I was looking at the cable driven system. I am sure it could be done with a little work and swearing. But I was hoping that newpprt engineering has a direct bolt on. I am going to make a tool to pull the wheel I am going to take a peak today. Engine bay has been cleaned sanded and painted, it looks great, minus some bumps from the pollen. Edited by Ohm - May/24/2018 at 8:47am

nickleone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Oct/04/2008 Location: westminster co Status: Offline Points: 1441	Post Options Post Reply Quote nickleone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 11:48am
	Newport does not have one for your year, I looked. Nick
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Ohm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Fan Joined: Sep/06/2016 Location: Nh Status: Offline Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ohm Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/24/2018 at 11:52am
	Not on the site. I called and have to send pics and dimensions. He seems to think a nash motor conversion might work. I will update when I hear back.

farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19676	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May/25/2018 at 6:23am
	Except for the mounting plate the 41-48 Nash motor looks like it might do the trick, if you have a 58-63 American. Not sure about the big cars, sweep is a bit bigger, but might just be arm length. If you could locate an old motor to send them that would be best. I'm sure someone has a bad one they would part with. I might for the 61-63 Americans, but may have trashed them last time I cleaned up...
	Frank Swygert