Dan,
I don't know the thread size offhand (think it's 5/16" fine), but you
can make a puller
easily enough. Get some allthread in the correct thread size, a
"coupler" (looks like
a long nut) and something to use as a bracket (I used a cut-up bracket
off some bicycle
training wheels). The bracket should have a hole in the center, through
which you put
the allthread. Secure the coupler to the end of the allthread (tack
weld it, or use some
red threadlocker if you don't have access to a welder).
Then, thread the coupler on the cover stud, place the bracket across the
opening of the hub,
and use a flat washer and nut to tighten the allthread and extract the
grease cup. It's
worth the time to much such a tool--rather than yanking the cup out with
pliers--since
you'll be taking the cup out periodically.
Crappy ASCII art diagram:
Bracket->|
| Allthread
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^ | ^ ^
Nut/washer| Coupler Stud
bs
Dan Serrao wrote:
> I have a 63 BJ7 with wire wheels. Does anyone know the thread size of the
>stud on the grease cup? Also, the Haynes manual refers to a "three legged
>puller and thrust pad" to remove the hub. Is this just a standard puller?
>Could someone please elaborate on how to remove the hub with a puller?? Is a
>puller really necessary?
> Thanks to all from frigid Scottsdale, AZ.
>
> Dan Serrao
> 1963 BJ7
>
>
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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