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supercub

02-04-2020 @ 9:23 AM

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Thanks for the suggestions. This morning I went to the local home supply store, and bought a 5/8 Diablo (brand name) hole saw. I set the drum and hub assembly in the drill press, and slowly touched the swedge around the stud. I was careful to not go too deep, and did all 5 studs. I set the drum on the bench and tapped a stud. It moved slightly!! Tapped on all 5 and the hub and drum assembly fell apart. Success, and didn't have to hire anybody. Thanks for your help. Terry

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02-04-2020 @ 7:22 AM

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I have used a hole saw to get rid of the swedge. Then I placed a deep socket which cleared the stud head and heated the drum and knocked out the stud without damaging the hub. The point is to back up the hub with the socket to prevent the hub/brake drum from warping.

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02-04-2020 @ 1:54 AM

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I read some ware to use a hole saw made for metal and it fits over stud maybe 5/8 and just enough metal to remove swedge and the hub will separate from drum

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02-03-2020 @ 8:42 PM

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http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/swaging.htm

Is a link on removing the hub and installing new studs. You may be able to find a drum for less than the cost of the tools needed to do the job.

You can also grind off the head and push the stud through from the back.

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02-03-2020 @ 6:41 PM

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Then there is the possibility you might find a useable hub/drum assembly at the upcoming Big Three Swap Meet. Have you tried asking at the local Early Ford V8 Club to find where the guys go for this type of work?

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02-03-2020 @ 5:20 PM

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Thanks Charlie. I'm in San Diego. I have a 12 ton press, torches, drill press and most other hobby shop tools. This drum removal has me stopped. I'm thinking I will try to find some sort of cutter to remove the swedge. I'm done for the day... Thanks

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02-03-2020 @ 3:20 PM

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Start by putting your general location in your profile. Maybe someone can do it or recommend someone that can. If I remember you need a cutter to remove the swedged part and a 20 ton press and tools to install the new studs. Not something that you would do at home. Start with a hammer and you will end up with scr*p parts fairly quickly.

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02-03-2020 @ 2:48 PM

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I inherited some oversize 40 style front brake drums. I would like to save the hubs, and install some .020 over drums that I have on hand. I am reluctant to pound on the lug. I have applied some pressure on my press, and still the lug(stud) doesn't move. I am aware of the factory swedge that Ford installed. How do I overcome the swedge and remove the drum from the hub? These drums are the type that mount outside of the hub if that matters. Thanks!

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