Re: I also have a vibration...

[Scott Hinojos <lightsplicer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Dave! OK, so after reading the links people have sent in this
thread, I've got the tapered-axle-puller religion. Would you be
interested in selling yours, since you no longer need it? :)

It looks like tooltopia has the pullers I need, for around $140-150.
(VERY cool site -- they have my grandfather's invention, the Mityvac)
:) Anyway, the pullers are still expensive, and they don't state if
they are made in the USA. I'm guessing (hoping!) for that price they
are. I think most K-D tools are made here. But I digress.

Thanks again!
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~S~
'64 Chrysler 300, AKA: "Leon", 383, 727, 8 3/4
'62 Mercury Comet Custom wagon... a work-in-progress for too many years.


On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM, Dave64 <lt7dave@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Scott,
>
> I recommend you get the proper puller for tapered axles.  Trying to use something different likely won't work and will possibly damage your drums (been there, done that).  With the proper puller, it's a snap (and a loud pop!).  You should be able to find a new one for less than $175.  I bought mine from ToolTopia.com (which I don't need anymore), and it was cheaper than that.  It was worth it to have the right tool, though.
>
> Dave
> '64 Belvedere 2DHT
> 318 Poly, Push Button Auto
> Originally Florida A/C Car
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Hinojos <lightsplicer@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc:
> Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 9:26 PM
> Subject: I also have a vibration...
>
> My car also develops a noise/vibration at speed. Here's what I know:
> The vibration is definitely coming from the rear; I think from the
> left rear, specifically. The vibration doesn't really get any worse
> with speed, but it changes pitch, and **it goes away if I turn hard
> enough to the right, and doesn't seem to get worse if I turn left**.
> I've changed the wheels and tires, not because of the vibration, but
> it didn't make any difference. (I didn't expect it to, either.)
>
> The guy I bought the car from said that noise/vibration was from the
> differential, and that it was typical. He seemed to know what he was
> talking about, as he owned several old Mopars. My opinion is that it's
> a wheel bearing. Are the 8 3/4" rears typically noisy? Does it
> indicate a problem?
>
> Also, does anyone have an opinion on how to remove the rear drums on a
> C-body? I'm having a hard time finding a tool that will work for a
> reasonable price (not $175+). Even used, the pullers I've been looking
> at are going for $80. I've got a big 8", 3-jaw puller, but I haven't
> figured out how to get it to work on this project. If only I had
> access to a machine shop, I'd just make a ring to fit over the lugs...
>
> Thanks in advance!
> --
> ~S~

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