Removing the wheel

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#226299 - 12/02/11 03:08 AM Removing the wheel
Solan Registered: 11/01/06 Posts: 1884 Loc: Oslo, Norway	Here is the tool I use to remove the wheels for checking the brakes etc. http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac98/solan1916/Removing%20a%20wheel/ Remember to release the service brake before starting the removal. No oil on the brake linings the last two seasons due to drilling two 5 mm holes under the axle, see picture # 1. NORS brake drums, in forged steel can be supplied by Gary Wallace, St. Louis www.20schevyparts.com _________________________ Solan G, # 32797 Take advantage in your hobby by being member of VCCA!
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#228054 - 12/19/11 09:12 AM Re: Removing the wheel [Re: Solan]
CORetiree Backyard Mechanic Registered: 01/07/08 Posts: 323 Loc: SW Colorado, USA	Thanks Solan. This is one of the next items on my "To Do" list, and I was wondering how to pull the rear wheels.
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#228120 - 12/19/11 10:05 PM Re: Removing the wheel [Re: Solan]
1928isgreat Registered: 04/21/10 Posts: 935 Loc: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia	Hi Solan, Well done on making a wheel puller, they are a very handy tool to have. Drilling a hole in the axle seems a big step to take. I had oil contaminating the brakes 4 years ago due to too much oil running down into the differential. I fitted new inner axle seals, converted the axle bearings to sealed on both side units, and check the oil level in my differential every 4 months or so. Since then I have not had a problem. May I ask what lead you to drill holes in the axle. Regards Ray Edited by 1928isgreat (12/19/11 10:06 PM) _________________________ Some say "Street is neat". I prefer "1928 is great" I have documented my 38 years with a 1928 Chev Tourer, from 1973 to 2012. The highs, the lows, the good and the bad. Let me know what you think of it. Your comments are most welcome.Can be viewed at http://my28chev.blogspot.com/
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#228237 - 12/21/11 03:09 AM Re: Removing the wheel [Re: 1928isgreat]
Solan Registered: 11/01/06 Posts: 1884 Loc: Oslo, Norway	Drilling such holes have been done to a lot of T-F**Ds and many other old cars here in Norway for many years, specially before the sealing gaskets turned better some years ago. But we try to park on flat levels. I also check the oil level in the gear box as well as at the back to avoid problems. _________________________ Solan G, # 32797 Take advantage in your hobby by being member of VCCA!
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