Re: Brake drum removal 1948 22nd Series

Posted by d c On 2014/7/12 9:38:36

I have to agree with j@kanter on this one. Jim? is it? think I saw on another thread.Dry on the taper and nut tightened to spec or you are setting up for a potential failure. You seem to be talking about the driving force and the keyway and forgetting about the downward force of the weight of the vehicle acting on a different part of the mating surface as the axle rotates. the machined male and female taper need to mate and be tightened to become one. any looseness or allowed play here will cause hub movement on the shaft with each revolution and WILL cause wear,chafe,heat,fatigue and failure. Same as ball joint or tie rod taper design. I have seen under torqued tie rod taper nuts elongate holes and eventually fail. be carefull here. multiple manufacturers R+D over years of testing and parts examinating should not be rethunk here! A good puller, slow application of force with heavy hammer blows on the tool between tool tightening and slight heat will do the job.