I have had good success removing the drums by the below method but not with
a puller. Enlist a second person and put a screwdriver/prybar on either
side of the offending drum between it and the backing plate and while
trying to pry it off smack the center of the axle with a hammer. This
works most of the time.
Just my $.02 worth.
Jim V.
At 09:59 PM 3/4/01 Sunday, Satchman3@aol.com wrote:
>Then suggestion regarding backing off on the star gear is the first step.
>However, if that does not work, rent a large brake drum puller.
>The drums become attached at the hub in the center. I experienced the problem
>and tried heat, penetrating oil and numerous shots with a hammer to no avail.
>If there are no rental places nearby, Eastwood and J.C. Whitney sell them for
>about $29.00.
>Attach the drum puller and crank down on the drum until it starts to distort
>and then hit the center driver with a large hammer. That should do the trick.
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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