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04-27-2016, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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rear hub pullers
Has anybody used macs rear brake hub puller. 47-20758-1 Drakes makes one about the same.Just checking to see if is any good. Thanks Bill
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04-27-2016, 02:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Please don't waste your time and money on that wimpy, "might-work" thingy. It's even called the "economy" model.......speaks volumes! The only one that WORKS.....KR Wilson reproduction. Click the link! DD
http://www.mindspring.com/~bozarth/id5.html THE KR WILSON Repro THE WIMPY |
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04-27-2016, 02:36 PM | #3 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Vanpeltsales rents one.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ls_forsale.htm best investmenmt I made |
04-27-2016, 02:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
v8 coopman is 100% right
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04-27-2016, 03:20 PM | #5 |
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Yup! the KR Wilson is the only way to go.
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04-27-2016, 03:24 PM | #6 |
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http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/hub_pullers/ It worked for me where the old one I had before had failed. I've only used it a few times, but I think it's pretty good for what it cost. My one hub was VERY tight, and it did the job. Mart |
04-27-2016, 03:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
I bought one from Mitchell that works great.
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04-27-2016, 03:39 PM | #8 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
I have one of the Wimpy versions pictured above, worked great( once) now it's a Halibut weight. Don't waste your money on it.
The KR Wilson one is the Only hub puller to use. |
04-27-2016, 03:50 PM | #9 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Mac Van Pelt rents the KR Wilson puller: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/flathead_home.htm
Be sure to check local clubs and see if they have one to loan, Model A (except some of the early ones) and Early V8 is the same. Charlie Stephens |
04-27-2016, 05:38 PM | #10 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
KR from Winfield Tool Works really works great. I am using a broken (welded) torque wrench as a breaker bar.
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04-27-2016, 06:21 PM | #11 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Then there's the "old school" way to loosen the hubs. No tool needed. Leave the wheels on the vehicle. Back the castle nut off several turns. Go find an empty parking lot. Turn tight circles at a good speed until you feel the inside hub pop. Then go the other direction and repeat. Drive slowly back to the shop.
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04-27-2016, 06:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
I have the Vintage Precision one no problems. This is a tool you want with the best quality, it can be a very serious task removing the rear hubs.
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04-27-2016, 07:58 PM | #13 | |
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Re: rear hub pullers
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Is the vintage precision the one that's made in California on a CNC machine? Same principle as the Wilson, split collar and sleeve. Couldn't get the KR Wilson repro guys in NY to pick up the phone so I kept looking and found Vintage. Looks like a quality tool, but I never seem to be able to make a link show up.
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04-27-2016, 08:06 PM | #14 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Here's the link to Vintage. http://www.vintageprecision.com
I own one and can tell you that it works great... |
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04-27-2016, 10:47 PM | #16 |
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I bought and used the Wimpy thing 6 times now and it still works ! Glad to know there is an even better one available!
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04-29-2016, 12:57 PM | #17 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Winfield tools no longer makes the hub puller they sold there stock out to All ford parts in CAL. They are asking 275 for one. Seem a like a little much. If you really need one they have 2 left
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04-29-2016, 01:23 PM | #18 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Thanks everyone. I ordered one from Vintage Precision. Should have it next week.
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05-01-2016, 10:02 AM | #19 |
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Mine came yesterday. It weighs 4 lbs and comes in a special threaded plastic storage sleeve. It is truly thing of beauty, and much larger and more robust than it looks in the photos. We have company for the weekend but when they head to the ferry later this morning, you know where I'm heading!
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05-01-2016, 11:56 AM | #20 |
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Re: rear hub pullers
Before you try to pull the hubs, be sure E-brake is off and you need to adjust the brake shoes all the way in in order to avoid having the lip of the drums catch on the shoes . Go here for more info on brakes. http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/flathead.htm Good luck.
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