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Wire wheel hub removal

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studmobile

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Finally decided to replace the rear hubs on my Harrington LeMans. Then of course could not find any for sale. MWS had none available in their catalog, but an email directly showed they had a few of the Series 1-4 rear hubs (but they are out of the front hubs for now) Once the present supply is out, there will be a price increase for their next order. Price was 136 British pounds, about $165. Decided to order their hub removal tool, for 87.60 pounds. Arrived one week later.
Today used the tool to remove the hubs. Removed the axle nut, reversed it, lubricated all threads, inserted a sacrificial washer, and used an impact wrench to quickly remove the hub, 15 minutes tops. Of that, only about 10 seconds with the impact wrench. Reversed the removal tool and did the other side, same result. (Cannot figure out how to post photo or video.)
Very pleased. Glad to share the tool.
 
DanR

DanR

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studmobile said:
Finally decided to replace the rear hubs on my Harrington LeMans. Then of course could not find any for sale. MWS had none available in their catalog, but an email directly showed they had a few of the Series 1-4 rear hubs (but they are out of the front hubs for now) Once the present supply is out, there will be a price increase for their next order. Price was 136 British pounds, about $165. Decided to order their hub removal tool, for 87.60 pounds. Arrived one week later.
Today used the tool to remove the hubs. Removed the axle nut, reversed it, lubricated all threads, inserted a sacrificial washer, and used an impact wrench to quickly remove the hub, 15 minutes tops. Of that, only about 10 seconds with the impact wrench. Reversed the removal tool and did the other side, same result. (Cannot figure out how to post photo or video.)
Very pleased. Glad to share the tool.
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E-mail me the PICs and I can upload the pictures on the Forum for you
 
bernd_st

bernd_st

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Interesting, but the center screw looks rather flimsy. Wonder whether this puller works for really stubborn rear wire wheel hubs. I prefer to use the "real McCoys" in combination with a truck wrench. The trick however is to use the counter bar as proposed in the WSM. Will break every hub loose without brute force:

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bernd_st

bernd_st

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That's the original Rootes dealer puller plus the matching counter locking plate (Check the WSM). Massive and undestroyable, but extremely rare...
 
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volvoguys

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bernd_st said:
Interesting, but the center screw looks rather flimsy. Wonder whether this puller works for really stubborn rear wire wheel hubs. I prefer to use the "real McCoys" in combination with a truck wrench. The trick however is to use the counter bar as proposed in the WSM. Will break every hub loose without brute force:

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Outstanding original Churchill tool made specifically for Rootes! I once had this (all 3 parts) until I loaned it away and it was lost by UPS on the way back. I now use a Proto puller, but prefer the "Real McCoy".
 
bernd_st

bernd_st

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True . What a bad luck that your set got lost ! Always thought UPS is safe, but appearantly not. The UK Club had a set too, but it also got lost when loaning to a member. That's the very reason I never borrow out any Tools, but invite club mates to my place to do the Jobs jointly and under my strict control. Have a couple more original tools and my dream is to have a complete tool wall like a Rootes Dealer had back in the day ;)
 
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DanR

DanR

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A fellow member "studmobile" just purchased a wire hub pulley that he is bragging about, sure sounds interesting.''I'm looking forward to seeing his,''

DanR
 
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