Have you tried applying heat, Liquid Wrench, or a combination thereof? Applying heat to the drum will cause it to expand, maybe just enough to come off the hub. Or try taking them to a machine shop with a press. Jim Henry wrote: > Ok gang, I give up. > > Many of you have said that you can remove the rear drum without > removing the 46 mm nut. Well on my 84 westy, you can not, so I > went and bought a 46 mm axle nut removal tool, beat the hell out > of it and presto, off comes the drum and hub. > > Well, I need to replace my drums. But removing the hub piece from > the drum is proving elusive. > yes, I have removed the two 11 mm bolts. > Yes, I have dropped it on the driveway from a reasonable height. > Yes, I have beaten it severely with a bfh and it seem to still > refuse to separate. > > Any ideas, I really want to go to High Country. > > Thanks to all. > > Jim > > Jim Henry > Durham, NC > 84 westy |
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