What size steering wheel nut?

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May 1, 2012 | 10:26 AM

Thack98

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What size steering wheel nut?

I have to replace a ignition cylinder lock. The car is a 1980. It's about 20 miles from where I live so I'll have to transport some tools. I want to know what size nut is the steering wheel nut? Or will a Crescent wrench work? I don't want to bring every socket I own. Thanks

May 1, 2012 | 11:25 AM

69 Chevy

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Originally Posted by Thack98

I don't want to bring every socket I own.

3/4" and up should suffice.

May 1, 2012 | 05:27 PM

jcloving

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My 76 uses a 7/8 nut. I used a six point long socket with a 3" extension.

A crescent wrench would probably round the nut.

May 1, 2012 | 05:39 PM

72LS1Vette

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1980 might be Metric.

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May 2, 2012 | 02:03 AM

Thack98

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For the record it's 21mm or 13/16.

May 2, 2012 | 10:37 AM

tfi racing

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Crescent wrench?

You would be better off with vise-grips...
Don't forget to bring your steering wheel puller and lock plate press,as well as some of your Torx screwdrivers!

May 2, 2012 | 11:26 AM

Thack98

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Unless someone replaced it, I didn't have a Torx screw in there. Also the regular lockplate tool didn't work because my telescoping shaft doesn't lock down due to someone removing the associated hardware.

I did get the job done and towed the car to my house. It's sitting safely in the driveway ready for a restore.

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