| Oldad | -- 06-20-2012 @ 2:35 PM |
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I am trying to remove the rear hubs from a 1937 Ford. I bought a rear wheel puller from Mac's, economy version. I have followed the instructions and also removed the nut on the opposite side. I have tightened the puller as tight as possible without tearing it up and hit the cross piece on the puller with light to medium hammer blows. I have used penetrating oil and let it set with tension on. Nothing budges. My past industrial experience would indicate heating the hub with a torch but perhaps there is a better way. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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| supereal | -- 06-20-2012 @ 2:42 PM |
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I learned long ago that there is only one sure fire tool for removing Ford rear hubs. It is the Winfield Tool Works KRW type puller. It never fails, and eliminates the possibility of ruining an axle. I am surprised anyone still sells the "knock off nut" item. It was used when the junkyards were full of axles. Using heat or other type of pullers is asking for trouble. If you are a Club member, the Winfield tool is in the V8TIMES.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 06-20-2012 @ 7:45 PM |
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Price the expensive puller. Price replacing the axles. I went with the expensive puller. Do you need the expensive one every time, probably not. Charlie Stephens
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| supereal | -- 06-20-2012 @ 8:25 PM |
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I've had mine for many years, and paid fifty bucks for it then, including the wooden box. Granted, it now sells for almost four times that, but I agree with Charlie about the cost of axle replacement. It makes a great gift, of course, and some RGs have chipped in and bought one for all members to use. I don't have any connection with Winfield, but find the puller indispensible. Price axles, drums, and the labor to fix the rear end, and a couple of hundred bucks seems more than reasonable.
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| tbloss | -- 06-21-2012 @ 12:42 AM |
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I also have a Winfield Tool puller which is the best, but there is a puller for sale in the Classified Section under parts for sale on this site. Have a friend that has one of these pullers as advertised and it has worked good for him. Someone was making these pullers and sold them on E-Pay for several years, if I remember right. Good chance to get a budget puller that works. NO-- I don't know the seller. Tblossom
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| doning | -- 06-21-2012 @ 2:52 AM |
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Like the guy's here are saying, you gotta get the Winfield puller. I think they go for $150.00 now, but worth the money! Also, MAKE SURE that you have the brake shoe adjustment turned ALL the way down so that the shoes are not touching the drums. Also, if there are any grooves in your drums they can be a &^%$# to get off! Mine were bad on my '37! Took us nearly an hour before we could get them off. My car, before I bought it, sat for 37 years before I got it. Good luck...buy the good puller.
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| supereal | -- 06-21-2012 @ 4:36 AM |
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The most difficult job of pulling rear hubs I've had was because the clips that hold the shoes to the backing plates had been omitted. This allowed the shoes to "cock" as the drum was being removed. We spent the better part of the day working them off. Be sure that you put them on when you reassemble, or the next guy who tackles the job will be cursing your name!
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| Oldad | -- 06-21-2012 @ 8:04 AM |
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I tried ordering a hub puller from Winfield Tool Works at (631)928-3316. I get a recorded message that this is Long Island Scientific and no one is available to take my call. I left a message for Winfield Tool Works but have had no response. Also tried white and yellow pages on internet for Winfield-no luck. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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| 40cpe | -- 06-21-2012 @ 9:05 AM |
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The number you have is the same as is in the ad in the V8 Times. Their address is: Winfield Tool Works, PO Box 476, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. I don't think they have web site.
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| doning | -- 06-21-2012 @ 9:12 AM |
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If I remember right I just called the number that's in the V8 Times, gave them my credit card number and it arrived in less than a week.
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| Oldad | -- 06-21-2012 @ 1:00 PM |
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Thanks for your assistance. The help I have received on this forum convinced me that I should be a member of the Early Ford V8 Club of America. I joined today. I am also sold on getting a Winfield puller and will do so ASAP.
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| TomO | -- 06-22-2012 @ 7:19 AM |
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I called the number in the V-8 Times to order mine. I also had to leave a message. It took a few days before they got back to me. If you do not hear from them soon, try calling again. Where do you live? Maybe someone near you has one that you could borrow. Tom This message was edited by TomO on 6-22-12 @ 7:21 AM
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| alanwoodieman | -- 06-22-2012 @ 7:55 AM |
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I use a home made "economy puller" and it works about 90% of the time. sometimes, even if you know you don't want to, apply a little heat with a good rose bud torch while the drum is under tension from the puller, heat all the way round as fast as you can, does not need to be red hot or even close. Replace the seals and check out bearing and clean and repack
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| Oldad | -- 06-22-2012 @ 7:51 PM |
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I received a call from Winfield Tool today and ordered the puller. The recorded message I got when I called the number in the ad was "LongIsland Scientific." I asked the lady that called me what the relationship was between LongIsland Scientific and Winfield Tool. She said their primary business was medical devices sold by LongIsland Scientific and that Winfield Tool was a subsidiary company. She said she normally answers the phone on the Winfield number but she had taken some time off last week. What a relief, I was concerned that a good supplier had gone belly up. I am reluctant to borrow a tool--I might break it.
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