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dlfrisch · 03-01-2020, 07:43 PM

Trying to remove the spare wheel mounting arms (two wheels - one each side), so the side splash pans can then, be removed ( when / after the basic body is removed).
I loosen the lower castle nuts, used penetrating oil, used propane torch and a large hammer maul ........ NG. Esther side will not budge. Are these units splined, are they a tapered wedge fit or are the keyed ? Does anyone have a suggestion?

My second message try - my first note said or asked as above. The note just disappeared
Dave

Curtis in MA · 03-01-2020, 09:40 PM

Mine is a smooth taper. 1930 Coupe.

katy · 03-02-2020, 11:42 AM

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The thread and nut are the same as the rear axle, so I'd guess that the taper is the same.

03-01-2020, 07:43 PM	#1
dlfrisch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Florida - 32128 Posts: 416	Spare tire/ wheel mounting arm Trying to remove the spare wheel mounting arms (two wheels - one each side), so the side splash pans can then, be removed ( when / after the basic body is removed). I loosen the lower castle nuts, used penetrating oil, used propane torch and a large hammer maul ........ NG. Esther side will not budge. Are these units splined, are they a tapered wedge fit or are the keyed ? Does anyone have a suggestion? My second message try - my first note said or asked as above. The note just disappeared Dave

03-01-2020, 09:40 PM	#2
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 296	Re: Spare tire/ wheel mounting arm Mine is a smooth taper. 1930 Coupe.

03-02-2020, 11:42 AM	#3
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: Spare tire/ wheel mounting arm Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The thread and nut are the same as the rear axle, so I'd guess that the taper is the same. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!