Re: success at last

[Jimmy Peavy <peaver63@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Go for it , tough guy!:-)

   Jimmy

On 5/17/2012 7:53 PM, beckstein@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I think I want to seperate the drum...The drivers side is already
> seperatedand I'd like to get new drums.
> I read the article about cuttin the studs, drilling out the stud and
> removing. I feel for the price of new drums/studs its
> not a big deal. Although I'm new to auto repair I'm adventurous!
>
>
>
> On May 16, 11:00 pm, "centerline1...@xxxxxxxxxxx"
> <whittak...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
> > The "correct" method of separating the drums and hubs would be to use
> > a swedge cutter to remove the swedge and then press the studs out and
> > replace them.  However, very few machine shops have swedge cutters
> > anymore. The easy solution is to cut the lugs off flush with the
> > outside of the drum and then press them out. This removes the swedge
> > so it won't damage the hub but will require replacing the drums...
> > which is probably a good idea anyway.  65 drums are very affordable
> > and available at any Napa store as are new non swedge style wheel
> > studs.
> >
> > When you reassemble everything just use a little anti-seize on the
> > inside of the hub before you put it back on. If you ever have to
> > remove it again it will be a lot easier this way.
> >
> > Bill
> > Bastrop, TX
> >
> > On May 16, 8:04 pm, "Gary H."<62to65mo...@xxxxxxxxxxx>  wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > > Yup, at times these are very, very stuck. Congratulations are in order!
> > > The hub is swedged to the drum so do you really want to remove it? Don't unless it is unusable as is. There are some tips on the 62-65 Tech page about the cohabitation of wheel studs and drum.
> > T>  Thanks,
> > > Gary H.
> > > >   -------Original Message-------
> > > >   You may not want to try that on your on.
> > > >   Don't ruin the hub.
> > > >   Jimmy
> > > >   On 5/16/2012 4:42 PM,   wrote:
> > > >   >  Well it took me 2 weeks but I finally was able to remove the left rear
> > > >   >  drum on my 64 Dodge 440......WTF........

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