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Re: FW: axle flange removal

To: shop-talk@triumph.cs.utah.edu
Subject: Re: FW: axle flange removal
From: R John Lye <rjl6n@uva.pcmail.virginia.edu>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 97 06:56:32 EDT
On Aug 11, 10:10pm, BMcgu22954@aol.com wrote:
> When pulling tapered hubs off Jaguars & Tigers, I've tried to use a
> suitable puller, reverse the axle nut, but leave it flush with the end
> of the axle. Preload the puller, then apply heat from an oxy-acetylene
> torch to maybe 250+ deg. F, but don't turn it red.

I've seen several posts advocating similar methods now.  What I
wonder about is whether this heating causes any annealing and
subsequent loss of strength in the hub and/or axle due to this
treatment.  Any thoughts?


John Lye

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