Technical 46 ford pick up removing rear brake drums

Hi
I have a friend 46 ford pick up in the work shop we are a bit stuck at getting the rear drums off
Is there a secret we are missing as they seem to be stuck fast.

 

You'll need a hub puller, the hubs fit over a tapered axle, think of it like a steering wheel taper.
There is a specific Ford tool for the job that fits over the collar on the drum, but I always had good luck with the 3 "legged" pullers using 3 of the wheel studs.

 

my mate broke a 3 legged puller all ready. (it was a cheapish one mind) lol
and i bolt a chain to three bolts and tried a 10Ib slide hammer on it
is there a woodruff key in there that needs to come out first

 

There is a key, but it will come out with the hub, don't think you can get at it anyways.
Actually, my memory just clicked, it's a KR Wilson hub puller, not Ford.

 

Yes you need the proper hub puller,and maybe some Heat.
Check Vintage Precision.com---800-486-0021.And thanx wbrw32.

 

PLUS a BIG F'n hammer

 

I am not that familiar with trucks but I would assume this puller is the same one used for cars. If that is correct the same puller was used 1928-48 so also check with some of the Model A guys when looking to find a puller. To bad you are not on this side of the pond, Mac Vanpelt ( http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm) rents the correct puller. If they are not stuck they probably were not installed tight enough.

Charlie Stephens

 

Ok guys thanks
some heat will be the next approach
and a bigger hammer

 

How about getting on the phone and looking for someone with a good puller, as I said in my post I think the same puller was used 1928-48. A good puller is usually less expensive than a new axle.

Charlie Stephens

 

You need a dog bone hub puller, like this
https://www.google.com/search?q=dog...Nv70Kq9xwIVA9WACh22bg8I#imgrc=W0xBKISqj9wQEM:
Once you have it apart, resist the urge and the advise of others, to slather anti seize on the taper, prior to re assembly. Tapers are supposed to be clean and dry. If they are difficult to disassemble, then they are doing their job as intended

 

Cheap one I made:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/tech-lo-buck-early-ford-hub-drum-puller.575135/

 

could be a project on the cards

 

should be able to find one of them over here. otherwise it'll be a home build tool like oldrelics