Stearing wheel

[SSMINNOWVA]

Im looking to replace the stearing wheel on my 1960 duracraft, but im not sure if i need any certin information on it, ive seen several i like ,but i dont want to order one sence im not sure if all wheels are basicly the same in fit. Can any one help me on this.

 

[1980Galaxy]

Re: Stearing wheel

i think they are all basically the same with one big lug nut in the middle

 

[SSMINNOWVA]

Re: Stearing wheel

Lol.thanks

 

[JimS123]

Re: Stearing wheel

Is it an old style cable/pully system or a newer single cable? The older ones are not all the same.

Just take off the existing wheel and measure the hole. Tapered, keyway or splined? Then order the same size.

 

[starcraftkid]

Re: Stearing wheel

I've seen several types of steering wheels over the years, most are tapered 3/4" with a keyway, but Mercruiser had some with square shafts, and I've run into a few straight keyed shafts and one with a roll pin which sat just below the wheel which fit into the lower aluminum casting of the wheel itself.

I'd say 90% out there though are 3/4" tapered shaft style.