Cap nut on helm

[cb34]

Whom ever put the cap nut on the helm shaft apparently messed up. I can not back the nut off. A mechanic suggested that I need the cut off the cap nut. Anyone have a better idea, thanks

 

[harpoon83]

Is it striped out, or will it just not turn at all?

 

[MASTERENEGADE]

If its not stripped hit it with pb blast let soak for ten minutes, then spray it again let soak a few more minutes and try again.
If this fails then break out the dremel tool and cut it off.

This is the approach i would take.

 

[traditions]

How big of wrench did you try?Is this on a capilano or a power steering helm.If its on a capilano I would try not to damage the shaft,as it may be costly and more involved to replace.Seems if was put on with a wrench it should come apart with one,get a big adjustable and give it some torqe.You could try an impact,sometimes the hammering will loosen things.I know when you gall up a ss bolt with a nyloc nut the only options are cutting it off or snapping it off.

 

[F/V First Team]

Hit it dead square with the biggest hammer you feel comfortable with, then try it. If that doesn't work, try the lubricant go, try some heat, cut it off if you must. I'd suggest scoring the nut completely in a solid line starting from one flat of the nut over the dome and onto the other flat, put your cold chisel right in the middle and start wailing.

Wear gloves, safety goggles and all that good stuff. Don't hit your thumb, that hurts like crazy.

 

[jerseysportfisher]

big impact gun

 

[tunaorlater]

Is it striped out, or will it just not turn at all?

Some have plastic threads so if it's just spinning pry it off.

 

[cb34]

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The nut moves approx 1/2 turn then binds. Used a big wrench no pipe yet. I was thinking pipe wrench on shaft of the capilano to apose?

 

[RKrough]

The nut moves approx 1/2 turn then binds. Used a big wrench no pipe yet. I was thinking pipe wrench on shaft of the capilano to apose?

Speaking from personal experience. I had the same problem on my Teleflex helm .I fk'ed up by using a breaker bar and a pipe wrench to try and horse the nut off. For that effort I broke the threaded portion of the shaft off . I had to drill and tap the shaft,then use an 3/16" allen-head bolt to hold the wheel onto the taper. Pain in the ass!

Use a Dremel and cut the nut.

 

[harpoon83]

I used an electric impact gun, but i bet the pipe wrench method would work. I was weary of messing up with shaft with the pipe wrench

 

[jerseysportfisher]

pipe wrench will mar the shit out of the shaft

 

[Tuna Pursuit]

Heat. Use a gas welding tip, a no1. That way you can keep a small concentrated flame just on the nut. Warm it up & should come right off.

 

[Robert M]

When I nod my head you hit it. Ok 1 , 2 , ...

 

[Palawanbound]

put a piece of clothe inside of the pipe wrench,it will cut down on digging into the shaft.Don't hit the damn thing to hard you could mess up the seal,then you will have that nice looking streak that will go all the way to the platform.Do you have anyone to help you?Good luck.

 

[plowin]

That pipe wrench will likely shear that shaft like nothing.
Be very patient and use some heat,pb blaster,low torque impact gun and then the dremel. If you can turn it a little bit that is a good sign because the dremelwill split the nut and it will just fall free from the threads. You have plenty of time its only the end of January.

 

[sevenjohn]

how about a nut slitting tool?

 

[plowin]

I think only the divorced guys are familiar with the nut slitting tool!

 

[Robert M]

I think only the divorced guys are familiar with the nut slitting tool!

Thought that was the nut freeing tool?

 

[harpoon83]

If it will turn a little bit it could just have a bur in the thread thats holding it up? with a little PB and some elbow grease it should go. worst case if you have to chase the threads to clean them up once you get it free and clear.

 

[fishmanfh]

I had the same issue and had some success using an pneumatic impact gun.