Maybe I just got lucky but this worked for me... I soaked the axle stub / keyway with wd40 and let sit for 24 hrs. then using a 2lb hammer, I started gave the backside of the drum some light hits (not home runs) while rotating it....then I stuck a punch into the keyway and gave that a few wacks and a few more on the backside of the drum and off she went!!

I don't know if I just got lucky but I think moving that axle dey even a smidge is enough to break loose any rust or tension developed in that area. This car had been sitting in a field for years. If you can get it off this way I think it might be easier on the parts than pullers and pounding.

BTW... anyone know where to get one of those inline brake cooler fans for use in the 4" intake hose for the heater....sounds slick!!

thanks...gerry

I vote "lucky." When I got my brand-new vintage 122 the rear drums practically fell off in my hands. I figured the PO redid the brakes (new shoes) and didn't tighten the gland nut down properly.
Now upon reassembly, I barely started to tighten the nut and noticed the e-brake cable had not been reattached. No way in heck that thing was comin' off this time! Had to pop for a puller just to finish the job.

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Mike!

Hey Gerry,

Barongrey (Steve) has posted about his setup using the NASCAR 4" fans. Perhaps you could pmail him???

Here's the link to his posts:

http://brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=954676]

On Ebay right now there's an auction for something similar...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7971858497&category=33564&sspagename=WDVW

--Aiden
Boulder, CO
1957 PV444
1966 220

I'd wager to guess that you just got lucky... probably the last person in there didn't have the center bolt tight enough. Using the proper puller properly does no damage, and is easier on the parts than your method. That said, glad it worked for you. I wouldn't count on it working again though.

There have been times when I was in a pinch without a puller, and got them of by (yikes.... don't try this at home) loosening that center bolt a turn or so, re-cotter pinning it, and going for a drive...
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-Matt I ♥ my ♂

>>loosening that center bolt a turn or so, re-cotter pinning it,
>>and going for a drive...

^^ That sounds like an even better idea! ;)