on 5/5/03 5:26 PM, James Feyrer at james.feyrer@Dartmouth.EDU wrote:
> I am in the process of replacing a bad real wheel bearing and just
> discovered that my 1-1/4" socket is too small and my 1-3/8" socket won't
> fit in the wire wheel hub. Apprently, the nut is 1-5/16". Will a
> standard Craftsman 3/4" drive socket fit inside the hub? If not, any
> suggestions for sockets with a thin enough wall to work?
>
I think some people have reported the Craftsman doesn't fit (too big O.D.).
I used to have one that does, I think it might be Thorsen brand. I would
take a careful measurement before going socket shopping, and take my
micrometer with me. It'll be close no matter what.
> On more question. Will a standard hub puller do the job on the wire
> wheel hubs? Any other hints on the rear axle strip would also be
> greatly appreciated. I have the Lindsay Porter book and am using it as
> a guide and it seems reasonably straightforward. My apologies if this
> has been talked about to death in earlier threads. Thanks in advance
> for your help.
>
IIRC the axles on mine just came out with a moderate tug. What I have had
trouble with in the past are the grease cups. YMMV...
> Jim
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