jerryacheson Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 Need you help again. My friend's 41 Business Coupe lost the drivers side rear wheel cylinder this week. I have tried everything I can think of to pull the drum without any luck. I tried a 3 legged wheel puller with a center screw. I tried a 3 legged puller with a slide hammer. I tried heat from an aceteline torch. I tried penetrating oil. I tried my big hammer. Yes; I did pull the nut off the spindle. So; what am I missing? What are your ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Albert Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 You need a special puller that bolts to the drum using the wheel lug bolts or you will distort the drum. Do not remove the nut fully, only loosen it a few turns, or the drum can com flying off at you at a high rate of speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCraigH Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 The main requirement to get that hub off is perseverance.Here's what worked for me one time: pulling rear hub on 55 Pat Somebody else suggested driving it around the block with the retaining nut loose. I'm not sure how fast you're supposed to take the corners, especially with a blown wheel cylinder. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />Once you get it loose, it's easier the next time. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Or on 1955s, install a 1956 (Dana) rear end which dispenses with the tapered hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryacheson Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 We finally got it. We borrowed a drum puller from a friend. The puller and a hammer were what it took. The brakes are done and she's back on the road. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Speedster Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Great, I was Afraid I was going to Have to Loan you my '800 Pound Gorilla'. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> That's Not my Wife......... But She could have probably gotten it Off Also. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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