Another solution is a tool called a "Bearing Splitter". The one I use is
made by Snap-On. They should also be availabel at equipment rental places.
It clamps on the back of the hub, you then crank down pressure on it, then a
solid rap from a hammer and the axle and hub are free.
Carl
HSR-West/CSRG #247 series 1 Sunbeam Alpine
Lotus 61 formula Ford
Subject: Re: TigersUnited.com - Hub Puller
> Steve Laifman wrote:
>
> > Tigers and 'Pines,
> >
> > One of the most often read complaints about our cars is the difficulty
> > of removing rear hubs and axles, especially with the Alpine wire wheels
> > hub, and the resistance to hub movement with both cars.
> >
> > We are very fortunate to be able to present Dan Walters' elegant
> > solution. A tool designed for making this job, much easier, while not
> > resorting to techniques that can damage axle threads. It is also
> > designed to clear the Alpine wire wheel hub, as well as the initial
> > steps with LAT wheel cast hub centers in place.
> >
> > It is posted in our "Technical Tips" section in "Restoration Tips" link.
> > The latest articles are always on the end of the list.
> >
> > http://www.TigersUnited.com/tech_tips/tips_rest.asp
> >
> > Thank you Dan.
> >
> > Steve
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