Guest Posted September 27, 2002 Share Posted September 27, 2002 I need to pull two rear wheels from a 1924 studebaker rear axle. The size of the threaded portion on the rear wheel is 3-1/8"and what appears to be 16 threads per inch. Does any body have an adapter to pull these wheels that I can rent or borrow. I do have a multi jawed three legged puller. I am in west central Florida and the local machinist wants two arms and a leg to make a puller adapter. One that I will only need to pull two wheels. Any hints or ideas will be most welcome.Sandy SandersHudson Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALT Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 Here is a trick that I was taught more than 50 yrs. ago, worked fine every time. Pull the cotter pin, back off the nut even with the end of the axle, place a piece of aluminum against the end of the axle and hit it a good shot with a heavy hammer. Good Luck. WALT <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 Walt; Thank you I will try that.Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2002 Share Posted September 30, 2002 I like the idea to whack on the axle after loosening the cotter and nut, BUT I would also loosen the opposite axle nut also. I don't know if 1924 rearends have floating axles or not? If they do, then you want the axle you are striking to move a little, even 60 thousanths should be enough the free the hub. If the side opposite can't move, seems that you are whaling away against a hard object.Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden Posted October 1, 2002 Share Posted October 1, 2002 Better than pounding on the axle which can damage the thrust bearings in the rear end-leave the axle nut backed off until there is a gap behind it, put in the cotter pin, go for a ride. Not a guarantee but often works. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 I would love to try that but without a car it will be very hard. All that I have is the differential.Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebeggar Posted October 3, 2002 Share Posted October 3, 2002 DON"T DO IT !!! I just broke a inter wheel bearing flange doing the jack up and pound on axle trick ..its an old idiot trick for model T junk, etc .unless you have spares...Spencer Carl, Bishop ,Ca. ... ASC MEMBER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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