Ron Tebo wrote:
> Tim & Rita wrote:
>
> > Well, either this is so simple that I can't seem to figure it out, or
> > I'm in for a lot of work. I am trying to remove the rear hubs from my
> > SII Alpine. The problem is that they are wire wheel hubs.
> >
> > I have the tool made by Ed Esslinger for removing rear hubs for disc
> > wheels (with lug nuts), and I understand the principle of what's
> > involved, but that won't work with wire wheel hubs. What's worse, I
> > haven't seen a thread regarding the removal of wire wheel hubs. I need
> > to remove the wire wheel hubs to switch over to solid wheels (a spiffy
> > set of American Racing's Libre wheels).
> >
> > Any suggestions would be greatfully accepted!
>
> Tim and Rita:
>
> If you check, you will notice that the wire wheel hubs have a bolt
> pattern for bolting on the drum that is similar to the disc wheel bolt
> pattern, and this is where you attach your puller.
>
> The second problem that most people have is that they are unfamiliar with
> the operation of a puller. Spray liberally with WD40 etc, leave the nut
> on the end of the axle to avoid damaging the threads,
and I have a thread die to fix it if you don't put a steel block between the
nut and the puller.... I mighht add that I heated mine up to about 180 degs
and let her set with pressure on for about an hour ...as they say one he...
of a tough nut to pul... I spent about four hours on mineYou can bet I put
never size on everything i pulled off . good luck.
> and alternately
> tighten the puller and bang the appropriate place on your puller (It
> won't work properly without the hammering!)
>
> Hope this helps
chuck also
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