I can report that, even using the correct puller, the tapered axle thread mushroomed at the end when I pulled the rear drum off a stubborn 1963. Lucky for me, I had left the nut on, loosened about 1 inch, and having nut on did indeed straighten the threads when I removed the nut. Thanks, Gary H. -----Original Message----- >From: Dodger7998 >I have never seen one get out of hand, but you can never be to >cautious,,,,,also,,,,,,,if thread happen to mushroom a bit, having nut on may >straighten them when removing it > > >In a message dated 7/4/2009 11:23:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time, >tduross1 > >One question for the experienced, leave the acorn nut on loose so they >don't break away too far? ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.