Gary
I've seen a rear hub resist an oxy torch and an 80 ton hydraulic press!
It is my belief that if you press the hubs off, (as opposed to using a
puller) the hubs will be damaged and eventually break.
(I've broken 3 under racing conditions)
Until the hubs are removed they never seem to break.
Get a very big puller.
Resist the urge to use a press.
Andrew Gibson TR3A RACER, TR4
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Gary
Sent: Friday, 27 October 2006 5:14 AM
To: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: [FOT] Rear Axle Hub
Hello All:
Today's project was to install new rear brake shoes on my TR4. Pulled off
the
brake drum and...oil on the shoes and on the drum surface. OK so I ordered
up
some new seals, rented a hub puller and following the instructions in the
shop
manual, proceeded to pull the hub. However, the hub doesn't want to move.
Not being an advocate of forcing the issue, thought I'd poll FOT to get some
suggestions. Apply heat with a heat gun to maybe loosen things up? Other
thoughts?
Gary"62 TR4
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