SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hi Guys, Anybody got a rear hub puller that they can or are willing to lend me? I know that I can buy one but they are a bit pricey for a one off job and are unlikely to be used again. I have a set of alloys but the standard studs are too short and need replacing. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Where are you Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 I would guess in excess of 200miles?. I have a home made one, which worked for me?. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 Hi Guys, Greater Manchester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 8 hours ago, SpitfireGeorge said: Hi Guys, Greater Manchester. Hi George, I’ve just read and replied to your other post. What size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, 1969Mk3Spitfire said: DO NOT under any circumstances use a puller like this to remove a rear hub from a Spitfire or Herald. The puller is likely to fail/break and the hub will end up being distorted. You MUST use the correct heavy duty Churchill toll or one of the many copies that are out there - its also important to use the metal cup provided to protect the end of the drive shaft. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Listen to Kevin. He is absolutely right on this, it MUST be the correct tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1969Mk3Spitfire Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, KevinR said: DO NOT under any circumstances use a puller like this to remove a rear hub from a Spitfire or Herald. The puller is likely to fail/break and the hub will end up being distorted. You MUST use the correct heavy duty Churchill toll or one of the many copies that are out there - its also important to use the metal cup provided to protect the end of the drive shaft. Every day is a school day. Having never had need to remove a hub, I was not aware that a special purpose tool was required. No mal intent on my part, just responding to George given that I’m local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 This link might help I have fitted Freelander M12 wheel bolts to my Vitesse without the need of a Puller Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 14 hours ago, SpitfireGeorge said: standard studs are too short and need replacing. many can with the shoes removed fit the larger/longer studs its time to upgrade to 7/16"unf or the M12 that many use without removing the rear hubs some (depends on stud length use a small hole saw through the back plate to fit the studs but if you do really want the hub off then is +10 for the churchill type puller or you WILL bend the hub flange faces and give you more troubles if you up to the larger then the wheel nuts obviously have to match , domed nuts must not bottom out so stud length on those is critical and nut torqure is raised to 65lbft for 7/16/M12 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Thanks Guys. Many years ago tried using incorrect hub puller and bent both hubs, had to get new shafts from a breaker. Looks like I will need to buy a puller, £126 from Rimmers. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Home made from "Scrap", not the prettiest object. But work`s 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 5, 2023 Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 small hole saw is so much cheaper if you dont like the hole in the back plate add a grommet but you really dont need the hub removed to change the studs like try to change one first before you go the hard route Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2023 Good idea Pete I will give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 Hi Guys, Tried fitting new longer studs to one of the front hubs but could not get the new ones in. Using nut and washers did not pull them any further in either. Took it to my local garage who used hydraulic press and got them in in less than 2 minutes! Free of charge too. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitfireGeorge Posted January 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 Hi Guys, Using the correct puller, ex-Rimmers, how difficult is it to remove the rear hubs? Will gentle tapping also be required to shock it off? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 It takes a fair bit of tightening up, and then I've always needed to shock it. It may need more than a gentle tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 Fair bit of tightening is an understatement. A scaffodl pole to extend a breaker bar is not a bad idea. It can help to leave it overnight, and even a bit of heat. Plus a good wack. Be aware it can be rather a surprise when it does release. There is a lot of force stored, so take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 My RH rear hub on the Mk1 Vitesse took 100lb ft on my old long 'Bendy' torque wrench, using the tool purchased from the club. The LH one would not release at 150lb ft. Had to use my bit of scaffold pole, so could not read what torque was, actually, required. Yes, I did clout it with a club hammer, and use a 2kw hot air gun. It went with a mighty bang. I once witnessed a Villiers brass flywheel that had 'Brazed' itself onto the end of a bike crankshaft. Engine seized, woodruff key sheared and the flywheel continued resulting in a friction 'weld.' It had to be sawn and then turned (with the lathe set to the correct taper) in order for the crankshaft to be used again. The key remnant was drifted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 Leave it under tension overnight and it will as said above pop off when its broken its grip giving it a good wack might help but with the puller in place there is a lot of mass to make a good wack a real shock and hub flange distortion is easliy acquired if you get too rough Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 And remember all that whack is going through your UJ and into the diff quarter shaft ball race bearing☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterthegreat Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 hi there When taking my rear hubs off with the correct tool i used an air rachet. First undo the nut a few turns but leave enough on so that when it does give it doesnt go flying across the room (think i removed the thick washer). Then set compressor to low ish psi (think I started with 30). Give that a go and then ramp up the compressor pressure, perhaps with a knock of a hammer too for good measure on the housing. For me it just slid of nice and easy. Perhaps I was lucky but not at all stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 With the puller in place and hub under tension my method is to push from one side of the puller with my biggest hammer then hit the puller opposite with next biggest. Shock is then in line with the car and not across it so no shock to UJ excreta. Regards Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted January 19, 2023 Report Share Posted January 19, 2023 one thing is certain it will either pop of without any swearing or remain stuck fast and no amount strong tea and whisky will budge it and when your not paying attention the whole lump will jump off and land on your foot Ouch it is one of the better jobs for making trouble Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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