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Pulling hub/drum
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Any secret? I have a puller and the axle nut is loose but on there so the drum doesn't go flying. Is heat and hammering ok?

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Posted on: 2019/10/8 20:42
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Re: Pulling hub/drum
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On mine it mostly took patience. Gentle heat is OK and keep tightening periodically. If the drum has been on there undisturbed for years it might take some time but I would rather wait than get carried away with heat or force and damage the drum or axle. As long as there is a bit of clear space between the nut and hub and an occasional whack on the puller arm to tighten then the drum will eventually pop off.

Posted on: 2019/10/8 20:47
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Thanks. I bought the car 2 years ago. By looking at other stuff would assume it's been a long time.
John

Posted on: 2019/10/8 20:54
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Just don't whack it on the end of the nut. They say it will mess up the spacer block in the differential carrier.

Posted on: 2019/10/8 21:03
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In addition to lots of twisting and patience Make sure the star wheel is as short as it will go

Posted on: 2019/10/9 0:48
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Yes, DO NOT strike the end of the puller, also make sure the brakes are released all the way by turning the star wheel, a ridge can form from wear and hold the hub on even if the hub does turn freely.
This has been gone over before so this out:http://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=16602&viewmode=flat&order=ASC&type=&mode=0&start=0

And don't give up!
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Posted on: 2019/10/9 11:48
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I just recently pulled a 14" Henney-Packard drum that was even stuck to the shoes and wouldn't turn. I was able to tap on the star adjuster to get it all the way in so that the wheel would turn (just barely) and attached the puller expecting a struggle but it came off with one tap of the turning handle. First, I used my pneumatic impact wrench to righted it as much as possible, then one single tap got it off! That was a surprise and a relief since the rear end wasn't even installed so I expected a fight.

The other side didn't even need the puller due to a seal leak. It was well-lubricated and came off by hand. Of course, I didn't know that until I put on the puller and screwed it in by hand when the drum just slipped off!

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Posted on: 2019/10/9 12:42
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Don I think you'll need new brake lining on that side.... LOL

Posted on: 2019/10/9 20:29
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You can always grease the other side so that the braking will be equal, think of all the $$$$ you'll save.

Posted on: 2019/10/10 12:11
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I was planning on doing just that since it's so nicely lubricated. No worry about the brakes getting too much friction and wearing out.

Actually, I've not decided what to do but I do have a spare backing plate and shoes for the other too-dry side as they were too rusty to use, as was the drum. I don't have a spare for that.

Posted on: 2019/10/10 22:26
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