In a message dated 8/14/02 3:58:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
toyman@digitex.net writes:
> I am trying to remove the wire wheels from the 65 Midget. They are
> frozen on the hub it seems. Anyone have any tried and true methods of
> removal they would recommend? I want to get to the shocks and the tires
> have to come off for that. I already have a 3 arm puller on there and
> have it as tight as I dare go, and it still isn't budging. I am also
> banging on the hub with a hard plastic mallet to no avail.
> what next??????
>
Is it the front or rear? I would question if heat would help but the
suggestion of penetrating oil as others have given (kerosine, etc) is the
right path. The reason for asking front or rear is I have a set of front
hubs if you tear it up removing the wheel.
John
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