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Fred K-OR · 06-02-2011, 03:25 PM

I am trying to get one of my rear hubs off. I do not have the Wilson or other "official" Model A hub removal tool. I am using a three prong puller. Have put the axle nut on backward and put a "spacer" in between the axle and the puller shaft. Tightened it down, but the thing will not come off!

Any suggestions besides buying a $100+ puller? Will a little heat work? A bigger hammer(to tap on it)? Etc.??????

Any good advise would be appriciated.

Thanks

RHD · 06-02-2011, 03:29 PM

My only suggestion (which I do not like) is to give the axle nut a substantial knock with a reasonably heavy hammer while under load with the puller, if you can get a hammer near it.

Bruce Lancaster · 06-02-2011, 03:38 PM

I do not recommend going past "Scary" when tightening a 3-leg puller! On the worst
"A" hub I ever encountered, I used a 3-legger even though I own some better alternatives. After moving on to "terrifying" on the torque scale, I heard a loud BANG! and found the (fortunately, junk) drum split! I did not check, but I would assume hub was warped by that point. I would borrow, buy, or steal one of the several types that pulls from central part of hub.

Tom Wesenberg · 06-02-2011, 04:10 PM

You can reinstall the axle nut, but leave it a few threads loose, then put the wheel back on and drive around the block. This will often loosen the taper.

lindy williams · 06-02-2011, 04:22 PM

Fred, did you loosen up the brake adjustment on that wheel and release the E-brake. Tighten up the puller quite tight and then with a 2-3 lb. hammer give the end to the puller shaft a good solid hit but not like you are hitting a home run. If the hub doesn't come off with that treatment, tighten the puller again and try the hammer again. This has worked for me.

Special Coupe Frank · 06-02-2011, 04:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

You can reinstall the axle nut, but leave it a few threads loose, then put the wheel back on and drive around the block. This will often loosen the taper.

This trick worked for me a few weeks ago...

Thee-legged puller can warp the drum & hub....

Russ/40 · 06-02-2011, 04:48 PM

Either a $100 puller, or, a $200 drum and hub.

CarlG · 06-02-2011, 05:11 PM

I haven't used it yet, but I have one of the pullers made by Mitchell. $85 including shipping.

john in illinois · 06-02-2011, 05:21 PM

Apply heat and use the puller and hammer.

John

Charlie Stephens · 06-02-2011, 06:28 PM

See if your local Model A (or EFV8) club has one to loan (or maybe rent to a non member).

Charlie Stephens

Fred K-OR · 06-02-2011, 06:53 PM

Thanks guys. I got it off! Used a bigger hammer to tap all the way around it, tightened the puller, tapped it on on the shaft end a few times and off it came.

Lindy, I did have to turn off the brake adjustment to be able to get it all the way off.

Charlie I did think about our club but I would have to drive about 50 miles to pick up a tool. With the price of gas, I thought I would "hammer away" at it

Again thanks for the thoughts guys.

06-02-2011, 03:25 PM	#1
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. I am trying to get one of my rear hubs off. I do not have the Wilson or other "official" Model A hub removal tool. I am using a three prong puller. Have put the axle nut on backward and put a "spacer" in between the axle and the puller shaft. Tightened it down, but the thing will not come off! Any suggestions besides buying a $100+ puller? Will a little heat work? A bigger hammer(to tap on it)? Etc.?????? Any good advise would be appriciated. Thanks __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

06-02-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
RHD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 670	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. My only suggestion (which I do not like) is to give the axle nut a substantial knock with a reasonably heavy hammer while under load with the puller, if you can get a hammer near it. __________________ R.H.D. Author of Model 'A' Ford technical manuals. Supplier of good original RHD parts.

06-02-2011, 03:38 PM	#3
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. I do not recommend going past "Scary" when tightening a 3-leg puller! On the worst "A" hub I ever encountered, I used a 3-legger even though I own some better alternatives. After moving on to "terrifying" on the torque scale, I heard a loud BANG! and found the (fortunately, junk) drum split! I did not check, but I would assume hub was warped by that point. I would borrow, buy, or steal one of the several types that pulls from central part of hub.

06-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. You can reinstall the axle nut, but leave it a few threads loose, then put the wheel back on and drive around the block. This will often loosen the taper.

06-02-2011, 04:22 PM	#5
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. Fred, did you loosen up the brake adjustment on that wheel and release the E-brake. Tighten up the puller quite tight and then with a 2-3 lb. hammer give the end to the puller shaft a good solid hit but not like you are hitting a home run. If the hub doesn't come off with that treatment, tighten the puller again and try the hammer again. This has worked for me.

06-02-2011, 04:48 PM	#7
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. Either a $100 puller, or, a $200 drum and hub.

06-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#8
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. I haven't used it yet, but I have one of the pullers made by Mitchell. $85 including shipping.

06-02-2011, 05:21 PM	#9
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,185	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. Apply heat and use the puller and hammer. John

06-02-2011, 06:28 PM	#10
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,033	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. See if your local Model A (or EFV8) club has one to loan (or maybe rent to a non member). Charlie Stephens

06-02-2011, 06:53 PM	#11
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Rear hub removal-one that does not want to come off. Thanks guys. I got it off! Used a bigger hammer to tap all the way around it, tightened the puller, tapped it on on the shaft end a few times and off it came. Lindy, I did have to turn off the brake adjustment to be able to get it all the way off. Charlie I did think about our club but I would have to drive about 50 miles to pick up a tool. With the price of gas, I thought I would "hammer away" at it Again thanks for the thoughts guys. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster