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brsturges · 05-30-2018, 09:02 PM

I have a 1948 Ford banjo rear end I am trying to get apart and one of the hubs is stubborn as hell. I got one side off with a 3 jaw puller but I can’t get the other one off. The jaws keep slipping off the groove. Would anyone with one of the purpose built pullers be willing to let me borrow theirs? I would of course pay for shipping both ways and would even pay a rental fee. Just can’t bring myself to buy a $100+ puller for one hub! Thanks

Brad

Tinker · 05-30-2018, 09:07 PM

Hey brad where ya at?

I don't want to be a bummer but I aint'' shipping a puller for fun. I'm still trying to get my torque wrench back from a neighbor. haha

brsturges · 05-30-2018, 09:11 PM

I’m in south Florida. I would gladly throw in some old Ford parts in the package back to you

Tinker · 05-30-2018, 09:13 PM

I'm not in fl anymore. But many that are that could run by. Maybe a city might help. Most likely you can keep your parts.

brsturges · 05-30-2018, 09:18 PM

Thanks Tinker. I updated my profile to include my city.

Tinker · 05-30-2018, 10:03 PM

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Might want to put that in the title thread. Guy in Coral gables needing help with a hub puller.

Good luck!

aussie merc · 05-30-2018, 10:15 PM

dont mean to to sound nasty but you say you wont spend the money for a puller WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT ITS THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL NEED IT its just the 1st TRUST ME BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND GOT THE T SHIRT !!

brsturges · 05-30-2018, 10:19 PM

I’ve had great success in the past with the 3 jaw puller. This one hub just seems to need something more. I certainly will bite the bullet and buy one if no one comes to the rescue.

JSeery · 05-30-2018, 11:21 PM

Three jaw pullers often damage the hubs, it warps them. It is certainly not the best way to pull a hub. I believe VanPelt rents the correct puller out with a deposit.

PeteVS · 05-31-2018, 04:21 AM

Find the local chapter of the Early Ford V8 club. They're generally an affable bunch of guys who help each other out and they'd be likely to help you out too.

Just looked in the EFV8 roster book. There are four chapters in Florida and they are:

Gator V8ers in Palmetto Bay
Palm Beach in Lake Park
Gulf Coast in North Port
Birthplace of Speed in Port Orange

Mart · 05-31-2018, 08:33 AM

Spend the hundred bucks.

alchemy · 05-31-2018, 08:50 AM

I've used my KW puller on the same car at least a dozen times. Trust the guys who say you WILL need it again. Well worth the purchase price.

V8COOPMAN · 05-31-2018, 08:54 AM

Maybe Jim Pullen (19Fordy) in Coral Springs can find a way to help you out if he sees this. He may know of someone with access to a correct puller. DD

brsturges · 05-31-2018, 09:26 AM

Thanks for all the responses and advice. Much appreciated as always. I found a fellow nearby that has very generously offered to lend me his. It's always nice to see how friendly, helpful and generous this community is. Thanks!

Brad

19Fordy · 05-31-2018, 09:44 AM

Just saw this.

Brad, If that "lend" falls through, you can use mine like V8 suggested.
Be sure to follow the directions re: puller use. Be sure to remove axle nut and install "cap" that fits over threaded end of axle.
I am about 55 miles north of you. Probably 1 1/2hours with traffic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dist...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Here's the same as mine for sale at a very fair price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/K-R-Wilson-...oAAOSwBnZbD0My

brsturges · 05-31-2018, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Just saw this.

Brad, If that "lend" falls through, you can use mine like V8 suggested.
Be sure to follow the directions re: puller use. Be sure to remove axle nut and install "cap" that fits over threaded end of axle.
I am about 55 miles north of you. Probably 1 1/2hours with traffic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dist...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Here's the same as mine for sale at a very fair price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/K-R-Wilson-...oAAOSwBnZbD0My

That is very kind of you. Much appreciated!

FlatheadTed · 05-31-2018, 03:28 PM

If your pulling on the groove in the hub get a length of 1 "link chain and go once around the three legs ,with a 2" bolt through the chain tighten it up .It may take three hands to do this but it works ,Ted

V8COOPMAN · 05-31-2018, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Just saw this.

Brad, If that "lend" falls through, you can use mine like V8 suggested.
Be sure to follow the directions re: puller use. Be sure to remove axle nut and install "cap" that fits over threaded end of axle.
I am about 55 miles north of you. Probably 1 1/2hours with traffic.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dist...hrome&ie=UTF-8
Here's the same as mine for sale at a very fair price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/K-R-Wilson-...oAAOSwBnZbD0My

The above is the perfect example for reason to include your GENERAL location with your screen name/avatar. DD

supereal · 05-31-2018, 04:21 PM

Buy the Winfield Tool Works puller. It is a copy of the original KRW tool. I've had mine for many years. Using a three legged puller is likely to warp the drum. The KRW fits over the hub groove. You put it on, tighten it down securely. Bang the center screw, and the hub will pop off the taper. The price has gone up over the years (I paid $75 dollars for mine, in a spiffy wooden box) What ever the current cost, it is well worth it. Their phone number is 631 928-3316.

chap52 · 05-31-2018, 04:33 PM

Check with your local Auto Zone, O'Rilleys (sp?). They both have a tool loan program where you pay for the tool, use it, bring it back and they give you a total refund. Used the service many times. They may have something that will work. You can even go on their site and search for the tool and determine if it will get it done for you.
Worth a shot, Chap

05-30-2018, 09:02 PM	#1
brsturges Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coral Gables, Fl Posts: 362	Rear Hub Puller I have a 1948 Ford banjo rear end I am trying to get apart and one of the hubs is stubborn as hell. I got one side off with a 3 jaw puller but I can’t get the other one off. The jaws keep slipping off the groove. Would anyone with one of the purpose built pullers be willing to let me borrow theirs? I would of course pay for shipping both ways and would even pay a rental fee. Just can’t bring myself to buy a $100+ puller for one hub! Thanks Brad

05-30-2018, 09:07 PM	#2
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Rear Hub Puller Hey brad where ya at? I don't want to be a bummer but I aint'' shipping a puller for fun. I'm still trying to get my torque wrench back from a neighbor. haha

05-30-2018, 09:11 PM	#3
brsturges Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coral Gables, Fl Posts: 362	Re: Rear Hub Puller I’m in south Florida. I would gladly throw in some old Ford parts in the package back to you

05-30-2018, 09:13 PM	#4
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Rear Hub Puller I'm not in fl anymore. But many that are that could run by. Maybe a city might help. Most likely you can keep your parts.

05-30-2018, 09:18 PM	#5
brsturges Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coral Gables, Fl Posts: 362	Re: Rear Hub Puller Thanks Tinker. I updated my profile to include my city.

05-30-2018, 10:03 PM	#6
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Rear Hub Puller Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Might want to put that in the title thread. Guy in Coral gables needing help with a hub puller. Good luck!

05-30-2018, 10:15 PM	#7
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,033	Re: Rear Hub Puller dont mean to to sound nasty but you say you wont spend the money for a puller WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT ITS THE ONLY TIME YOU WILL NEED IT its just the 1st TRUST ME BEEN THERE DONE THAT AND GOT THE T SHIRT !!

05-30-2018, 10:19 PM	#8
brsturges Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coral Gables, Fl Posts: 362	Re: Rear Hub Puller I’ve had great success in the past with the 3 jaw puller. This one hub just seems to need something more. I certainly will bite the bullet and buy one if no one comes to the rescue.

05-30-2018, 11:21 PM	#9
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Rear Hub Puller Three jaw pullers often damage the hubs, it warps them. It is certainly not the best way to pull a hub. I believe VanPelt rents the correct puller out with a deposit.

05-31-2018, 04:21 AM	#10
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Rear Hub Puller Find the local chapter of the Early Ford V8 club. They're generally an affable bunch of guys who help each other out and they'd be likely to help you out too. Just looked in the EFV8 roster book. There are four chapters in Florida and they are: Gator V8ers in Palmetto Bay Palm Beach in Lake Park Gulf Coast in North Port Birthplace of Speed in Port Orange __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin! Last edited by PeteVS; 05-31-2018 at 05:51 AM. Reason: Added info

05-31-2018, 08:33 AM	#11
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,752	Re: Rear Hub Puller Spend the hundred bucks.

05-31-2018, 08:50 AM	#12
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 647	Re: Rear Hub Puller I've used my KW puller on the same car at least a dozen times. Trust the guys who say you WILL need it again. Well worth the purchase price.

05-31-2018, 08:54 AM	#13
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,113	Re: Rear Hub Puller Maybe Jim Pullen (19Fordy) in Coral Springs can find a way to help you out if he sees this. He may know of someone with access to a correct puller. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

05-31-2018, 09:26 AM	#14
brsturges Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Coral Gables, Fl Posts: 362	Re: Rear Hub Puller Thanks for all the responses and advice. Much appreciated as always. I found a fellow nearby that has very generously offered to lend me his. It's always nice to see how friendly, helpful and generous this community is. Thanks! Brad

05-31-2018, 03:28 PM	#17
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Rear Hub Puller If your pulling on the groove in the hub get a length of 1 "link chain and go once around the three legs ,with a 2" bolt through the chain tighten it up .It may take three hands to do this but it works ,Ted __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

05-31-2018, 04:21 PM	#19
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Rear Hub Puller Buy the Winfield Tool Works puller. It is a copy of the original KRW tool. I've had mine for many years. Using a three legged puller is likely to warp the drum. The KRW fits over the hub groove. You put it on, tighten it down securely. Bang the center screw, and the hub will pop off the taper. The price has gone up over the years (I paid $75 dollars for mine, in a spiffy wooden box) What ever the current cost, it is well worth it. Their phone number is 631 928-3316.

05-31-2018, 04:33 PM	#20
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Rear Hub Puller Check with your local Auto Zone, O'Rilleys (sp?). They both have a tool loan program where you pay for the tool, use it, bring it back and they give you a total refund. Used the service many times. They may have something that will work. You can even go on their site and search for the tool and determine if it will get it done for you. Worth a shot, Chap