[Spits] Rear Hub tool

[Doug Braun]

I ended up making my own hub puller from scratch, and it worked fine.

I got a plasma cutter from Christmas, and I need something to do with it.
I started with a 6"x6" piece of 1/2" steel plate.  I cut it round, and cut
a ~2" hole in the middle.  Then I drilled the 4 holes for the studs, and
added a 4-sided "top hat" made from small pieces of 3/8" plate.  In the
middle of the "top hat" I drilled a 3/4" hole, welded on a 3/4" nut, and
inserted a 3/4 hardened bolt.  Total cost: under $10.

To remove the hubs, I had to tighten the bolt real hard, more than I
expected, but both hubs came off with a "bang" (and no damage to the axle
shaft ends).

If anybody in the NJ area needs to borrow it, let me know.

Doug


On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 4:42 PM, Jon <triumph at yankeespitfire.com> wrote:

>
> Hi guys-
>
> Just wanted to check in and see A) who has the puller and B) are you done
> with it?
> I've got someone else who'd like to borrow it once it's available plus I'm
> going to rebuild my own spare axles so I can clear out old parts.
>
> Thanks!
> -Jon