fireman 1,022 #1 Posted June 14, 2010 I have the "T" handles on the throttle and choke levers on my C-81. I tried pulling them off the levers but didn't want to pull to hard as not to brake them. Tried running them under hot water so they would expand and that didn't work. Anyone have any other "tricks" to get them off? Thanks in advance :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 75 #2 Posted June 14, 2010 Jeff,I use a smaller size prybar and put the hook end against knob bottom at lever and pivit against dash,popps them right off,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlenPettit 1,717 #3 Posted June 14, 2010 Place a piece of wood, like a 1x4, across the dash and use the claws of a clawhammer to pry them off (even pressure on both sides of the T-handles), being warm really helps loosen and soften the plastic a lot, even 100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #4 Posted June 15, 2010 Yeah, I should have done this BEFORE I removed it for the restoration Now i have to re-install it and mask off the dash and pad everything so I don't scratch anything :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Toolman 22 #5 Posted June 15, 2010 Helps if ya heat'em up good with a hair dryer.......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon 28 #6 Posted June 15, 2010 Last one I took off I used a tip from another member. Hook it with the claw hammer, then slap the hammer a good one with your other hand. Popped right off, but I did hit the fender with the hammer. If that's been recently painted, you might want to protect it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #7 Posted June 15, 2010 I figured it out. Clamped the actual lever in the big vise then just pried it off with a large flat blade screw driver. Thanks fro all the tips! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites