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30ccpickup · 11-04-2023, 03:44 PM

The 1st picture is a photo of when I rebuilt the breaks this spring.

The 2nd picture is of the hub puller I attempted to use today. Despite the hub being recently off. The threads in the puller stripped out when I attempted to use it.

The 3rd picture is the current setup I plan to use. Note the parts from the fist hub puller

I am having a tough time pulling the hub.
The car is a 1938 standard. I am running the original brake/cable setup. The brakes are backed off, the tire is off the ground, and the axle nut has been removed. I am looking for thoughts and opinions about the setup before I proceed and do something I will regret. My fear is I will crack the hub. Please include any thoughts on why it is stuck?

19Fordy · 11-04-2023, 05:03 PM

Will this KR Wilson style work better as it exerts an even pull all around the hub? See it in this thread.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ght=hub+puller
Plus, it has a swivel point which allows the threaded "puller rod" to rotate easily against the the hub.

Bob C · 11-04-2023, 06:15 PM

I only see two pictures and both are the same. You should put a nut
on the end of the axle when using the puller or you will mushroom
the end.

Newc · 11-04-2023, 06:44 PM

Again; a V8 er in RG #85 [Oregon] had a hub stick because the 'key' top sharp edge bit into the hub. Hub had to be destroyed. I posted photos and the story here. I always round that top edge of the key stock part. Newc

30ccpickup · 11-04-2023, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob C

I only see two pictures and both are the same. You should put a nut
on the end of the axle when using the puller or you will mushroom
the end.

Thanks

Mart · 11-05-2023, 07:30 AM

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As well as a nut on the hub, I'd put a big clamp across the legs of the puller. I use the Vintage Precision puller and it works well for me.

Mart.

Terry,OH · 11-05-2023, 07:41 AM

It may not be the hub but the brake shoes holding the drum in place.

Mart · 11-05-2023, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry,OH

It may not be the hub but the brake shoes holding the drum in place.

The brake shoes being stuck would only become apparent once the taper is broken. The puller would overcome the brake shoes, damage would be caused but the hub would come off.

john in illinois · 11-05-2023, 08:17 AM

I often apply heat to the hub. tighten puller and hub will pop off when warm.

John

Als48 · 11-05-2023, 08:58 AM

You might try bumping the back of the tire with a 6 # sledge hammer in a couple of places. This shock applied in addition to the puller force will often break them loose.

Al Hook

Tony, NY · 11-05-2023, 09:04 AM

My hub puller is different, but the directions say to hit the center shaft with a hammer to pop the taper, if needed. Worth a try?

Tim Ayers · 11-05-2023, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Als48

You might try bumping the back of the tire with a 6 # sledge hammer in a couple of places. This shock applied in addition to the puller force will often break them loose.

Al Hook

I was going to suggest the same. It may need a shock to break free under tension

30ccpickup · 11-05-2023, 02:22 PM

Gentleman thank you for the help. Applying all of the suggestions above, made a good application procedure that worked well. It is off, thanks again.

Paul

11-04-2023, 05:03 PM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Hub Stuck Will this KR Wilson style work better as it exerts an even pull all around the hub? See it in this thread. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ght=hub+puller Plus, it has a swivel point which allows the threaded "puller rod" to rotate easily against the the hub. Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-04-2023 at 05:10 PM.

11-04-2023, 06:15 PM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: Hub Stuck I only see two pictures and both are the same. You should put a nut on the end of the axle when using the puller or you will mushroom the end.

11-04-2023, 06:44 PM	#4
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,488	Re: Hub Stuck Again; a V8 er in RG #85 [Oregon] had a hub stick because the 'key' top sharp edge bit into the hub. Hub had to be destroyed. I posted photos and the story here. I always round that top edge of the key stock part. Newc

11-05-2023, 07:30 AM	#6
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,755	Re: Hub Stuck Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As well as a nut on the hub, I'd put a big clamp across the legs of the puller. I use the Vintage Precision puller and it works well for me. Mart.

11-05-2023, 07:41 AM	#7
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,751	Re: Hub Stuck It may not be the hub but the brake shoes holding the drum in place.

11-05-2023, 08:17 AM	#9
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: Hub Stuck I often apply heat to the hub. tighten puller and hub will pop off when warm. John __________________ Welcome each day

11-05-2023, 08:58 AM	#10
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: Hub Stuck You might try bumping the back of the tire with a 6 # sledge hammer in a couple of places. This shock applied in addition to the puller force will often break them loose. Al Hook

11-05-2023, 09:04 AM	#11
Tony, NY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Capital of Corruption , NY Posts: 811	Re: Hub Stuck My hub puller is different, but the directions say to hit the center shaft with a hammer to pop the taper, if needed. Worth a try?

11-05-2023, 02:22 PM	#13
30ccpickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wakarusa, IN Posts: 928	Re: Hub Stuck Gentleman thank you for the help. Applying all of the suggestions above, made a good application procedure that worked well. It is off, thanks again. Paul __________________ http://MODELABASICS.com/ How Things Work on a Model "A" Ford Fordbarners, Feel free to use the pictures on my site to answer questions and create tutorials/tech articles.