For example, if the steering wheel spins when you let go of the knob, it is considered by OSHA to be unsafe. To comply with federal regulations, the spinner knob must be installed on the inside of the steering wheel because if installed on the outside, it's possible your clothing could catch on the knob and interfere with safe operation of the vehicle.
In addition to OSHA's regulations, some states restrict the use of spinner knobs on vehicles used in construction and on mechanical equipment. For example, state-funded Central Michigan University's Powered Industrial Trucks Program regulates the use of spinner knobs on forklifts.
Michigan has put in writing that they are not outlawed. However, there is a law against using them for construction vehicles that haul and handle materials. OSHA Law. City Laws Although there were no state statutes found regarding suicide knobs. He drove holding the knob. So, it takes all kinds in all different cars. As dangerous as they seem and have been shown, it was a fun implement on steering wheels. It definitely made turning those non power steering heavy cars easier to parallel park and to get into tight spaces.
If driven with care, there were millions of people that did not have a problem with these custom accessories. Today, they can still be ordered online for a flash back to the 50s and 60s. Runnin shine , chryslerfan55 and Ron Funkhouser like this. Joined: May 27, Posts: 2, Profile Page. As stated previous , they are very useful on slow moving equipment , tractors , bucket loaders and such. As far as the thumb thing , I never wrap my thumb around the steering wheel , driving a Duece and a half and farm equipment off road made me learn fast that the spinning backlash of the steering wheel from hitting something will make the Preacher cuss.
So never wrap your thumb around the steering wheel with no power steering or you may have to pick it up and put it in your pocket for Mom to help reattach for you.
Joined: Feb 27, Posts: 1, Profile Page. Definitely bad bling. Then again lots of blings are strange and goofy. Joined: Oct 18, Posts: 5, Profile Page. Truck64 , Nov 11, Joined: Mar 21, Posts: 9, Profile Page. As much as I like to look at them..
I would never clamp one on my 56 restored steering wheel.. Joined: Jul 24, Posts: 6, Profile Page. They must do wonders gouging any steering wheel much less a restored one. Gman , Nov 11, Joined: Jun 2, Posts: 1, Profile Page.
Was parking against a high curb and downhill next to a bank in town. When the right tire hit the curb, the knob about tore my left hand off. Joined: Dec 28, Posts: 29, Profile Page. I grew up with one on my grandfather's Farmal C tractor that was handy when raking hay which I ended up doing a lot of in my teenage years as you could spin the tractor around at the end of the row but never had a desire to have one on any of my cars.
Around here they were either called suicide knobs as you ran the risk of them catching in you sleeve or neckers knobs for one hand driving.
Mr48chev , Nov 11, Mr48chev's post reminded me that we had one on our D17 Allis too. Like his, it sure was handy when mowing and raking hay. Joined: Sep 1, Posts: 7, Profile Page.
Really loud. This is why they are usually found in racing engines and performance vehicles. These exhaust systems let exhaust gases flow freely from the engine, allowing them to go into the atmosphere directly through the exhaust tip. Skip to content Lifehacks.
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