[Fot] TR4 Rear Hub Removal

[J.C. Hassall]

At 11:24 PM 3/8/2007, Scott Janzen wrote:
>Sorry to bomb the list with a non-racing question, but I'm sure many of you
>have a quick answer to this.  I just bought a nice original '61 TR4 (#445),
>figured I'd rebuild the brakes before running it, pulled the rear drums and
>found everything soaked with axle lube - need to change the rear seals.  The
>manual refers to puller # M86A (doesn't every well equipped TR4 come with one
>of these - hah!) so I'm looking for a source or substitute.
>Also looking for a tire compatible with the car and wire wheels that will
>offer performance without overstressing the stock suspension to replace the
>ancient 165 SR 15s on the car.
Scott

I haven't seen any on-topic responses, so I'll give it a shot.  I 
took mine to a shop that rebuilds heavy duty (think dump trucks, etc) 
suspenders, brakes, etc.  They had a huge press (100T+).  The hubs 
were will supported (very important!).  When the axles finally gave 
up heir grip, they let go with one hell of a bang (ok, 2 
bangs).  Suffice it to say the special tool wouldn't have come close.

hth

jim
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Jim Hassall
Blacksburg  VA
jhassall at blacksburg.net
'63 TR4 in autox preparation - 90% finished, 90% to go