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Pete · 02-09-2024, 06:18 PM

Lets assume you have a repair shop and need to pull a model A rear hub to do the brakes.
The car is a typical "driver" and is mostly stock.
Almost all of the previously listed methods will get the rear hub off. Mainly because they were not running at original factory specs. (various reasons)
Now, a slightly modified model A comes in the shop.
The owner uses it in "model A games" at national meets and local get togethers. He has a "touring " engine and drives the car at legal freeway speeds regularly.
He has weld on safety hubs, laps the hubs to the axles and torques the nuts to book specs.
I guarantee you that most of the previously listed methods WILL NOT break the hub loose.
You will need a puller that pulls from the puller groove in the hub, (a few shown previously) a hard high nut and a torch with a rosebud tip. (NEVER use a puller that pulls from the studs)
You install the nut to just flush with the axle end, then the puller. Now be sure the puller screw has a FLAT end. (some have a "tit" on the end.)
Tighten the puller to at least 250 ft. lb.
Heat the hub to no more than 300F. (It should NEVER change color)
It will pop loose, usually with a very loud noise.

A safety tip: NEVER try to pull ANY hub without a nut partially screwed on the axle end.

02-09-2024, 06:18 PM	#14
Pete BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,423	Re: Removing rear hubs Lets assume you have a repair shop and need to pull a model A rear hub to do the brakes. The car is a typical "driver" and is mostly stock. Almost all of the previously listed methods will get the rear hub off. Mainly because they were not running at original factory specs. (various reasons) Now, a slightly modified model A comes in the shop. The owner uses it in "model A games" at national meets and local get togethers. He has a "touring " engine and drives the car at legal freeway speeds regularly. He has weld on safety hubs, laps the hubs to the axles and torques the nuts to book specs. I guarantee you that most of the previously listed methods WILL NOT break the hub loose. You will need a puller that pulls from the puller groove in the hub, (a few shown previously) a hard high nut and a torch with a rosebud tip. (NEVER use a puller that pulls from the studs) You install the nut to just flush with the axle end, then the puller. Now be sure the puller screw has a FLAT end. (some have a "tit" on the end.) Tighten the puller to at least 250 ft. lb. Heat the hub to no more than 300F. (It should NEVER change color) It will pop loose, usually with a very loud noise. A safety tip: NEVER try to pull ANY hub without a nut partially screwed on the axle end.