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07-18-2021, 12:00 PM | #1 |
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'40 Ford Rear-end
Have tried knocker on the axle but the rear hub won't come off. Any ideas on how to get the hub off??? Thanks for your suggestions! Bill |
07-18-2021, 12:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
A real proper hub puller specifically designed for early Ford axles. KR Wilson or Vintage Precision. Or maybe borrow one from an old time V8er in your area.
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07-18-2021, 12:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Thanks, Mart, for your suggestion.
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07-18-2021, 12:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
did you jack up the other side off the ground?
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07-18-2021, 12:13 PM | #5 | |
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Like this one, or similar! You can still find these on eBay fairly regularly. DD ...... |
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07-18-2021, 03:04 PM | #6 |
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07-18-2021, 05:13 PM | #7 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Yes, I did jack the other side up off the ground, but it still wouldn't come off. I haven't been able to find a puller yet.
I really appreciate your help. Bill |
07-18-2021, 05:26 PM | #8 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Back in the day, when we were young and broke, we would loosen the axle nut about 1 turn and then drive the car in increasingly aggressive "figure-8's" until it popped off.
These days, I also recommend the proper puller. |
07-18-2021, 07:37 PM | #9 |
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07-19-2021, 09:06 AM | #10 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Bratton's Antique Auto Parts has rear hub puller's for protruding rings, and recessed,
for $47.00, and a universal puller for $115.00. Snyder's carries the same universal puller for $103.00. Hope this helps!!
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07-19-2021, 12:57 PM | #11 |
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I purchased the Vintage Precision puller and couldn't be happier. I know the price of the puller may seem like a lot, but doing it right and saving an axle is money well spent. Think of the hassle and heart break if you have the tear down the rear because you messed up the axle.
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07-19-2021, 01:27 PM | #12 | |
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Bought a Precision one. Haven't had to use it but nice to have when the time comes. Plus I'm sure buddies will need to borrow it as well.
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07-19-2021, 05:45 PM | #13 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
I bought the KR and the right rear came off with a bang !! Left rear just came off no prob, but glad I bought one a few years ago !
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07-19-2021, 09:09 PM | #14 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Thank you so much for all your help and suggestions!!
Where can I buy a K R Wilson Puller and/or a Vintage Precision Puller? Bill |
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Keep an eye out on eBay for the KR WILSON tool. Whatever you do, DO NOT be tempted to use anything like these two types of pullers. They can easily bend a drum or hub........DON'T DO IT! DD .... |
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http://www.vintageprecision.com/prod...ers/index.html
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07-20-2021, 11:43 PM | #17 |
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Re: '40 Ford Rear-end
Hi; I did a post about a club members problem like this; The axle key had its sharp edge upward inside and 'bit' into the hub! had to cut the hub apart. A mess. Newc
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