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I've used this one on 6 and 8 lug wheels, a very deep throat and up to 8 lug straps can be used. But I can't help with where to find one, probably look to borrow one from a shop that specializes in restoration of early Classics.
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Posted on: 2013/3/30 22:59
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The pullers that I have used for the 1920's Packard rear hubs screw onto the hub cap thread with a split skirt and are then clamped tight once the puller is fully screwed on. The centre bolt then bears on the end of the axle. Some heat on the hub &/or hitting the centre bolt may also be necessary
Posted on: 2013/3/31 1:34
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Tried to attach a photo of the puller, hope it works.
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Posted on: 2013/3/31 1:48
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I had a local machine shop make me a puller like DavidM's for the 30. About $90, but I don't have to worry about screwing up the finish on wheels. I took them the aluminum hubcap to get the hub thread pitch and diameter.
Unfortunately, I cannot seem to find a photo of the puller. Essentially it is round stock, machined to fit the hub on one end and threaded for 3/4" all thread on the other. The end of the all thread that goes to the axle shaft is machined with a dimple to self center on the shaft. The other end has a 1" nut welded to it. It works very well. Cheers, Tom
Posted on: 2013/3/31 9:55
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Dear Dell:
I never had a situation where the puller wouldn't fit, but supposedly if you back off the axle nuts and reinstall the cotter pin, the drums will break free during a drive around the block. That is also an approved method for breaking wheels loose on trucks.
Posted on: 2013/3/31 14:21
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hi tim; thanks for the reply, i know that trick, but as i have the car on my two post with no engine and no wheels i can't use it. i am cleaning the frame to repaint it and thought it would be a good time to repack the wheel bearings. i think i will some of the members in my region that have early cars and see if they have a puller. thanks again for the suggestion and also a thanks to all for the pictures. dell
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Jim Balfour had some of the threaded pullers made a few years back. Might check with him to see if any are still available.
Jim Wayman 640 Phaeton
Posted on: 2013/4/7 10:36
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thanks jim; do you have any contact info for mr. balfour. dell
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I'm baffled on this one, I don't understand why the conventional type drum puller doesn't apply here, it can apply more force than the type that screws on the end of the drum. Nevertheless, I speak with Mr. Balfour regularly, you can reach him at 269-424-5768.
Why is it that the conventional type can't be used? Here's one just dummied up on an early Packard 6-lug wheel; if I had to do an 8-lug wheel I'd probably borrow a 4th leg to even the force - the legs from Herbrand and Proto and probably many of the clones interchange. As you might be able to see, there's plenty of room for the legs to accommodate a larger bolt circle. If you look at the ears on mine, you can judge that it's removed some might stubborn drums over the years. Attach file: (142.50 KB)
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