RE: IML: '65 Rear Hubs

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Actually '65 doesn't have it either. The rear drums on '65 Imperials are removed in the conventional way. The rear axle has a flange containing the lug bolts. Once the wheel is removed, the drum slides right off, unless the shoes are grabbing it. 

Paul

In a message dated 10/15/2004 11:47:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

>We may be getting "hub" confused here, or else I am confused (which is
>entirely possible). ?I believe the fellow with the 48 whose drum won't come
>off is fighting with a front wheel. This is not a tapered axle situation; it
>is most likely a brake lining rusted to the drum problem.
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>The tapered axle stuck hub discussion pertains to 65 and older Imperials
>with tapered axles on the REAR wheels. ?I don't think the 66's had tapered
>axles, by the way, but I stand ready to be corrected of course.
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>Dick Benjamin
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>From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of jsadowski
>Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:52 PM
>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: IML: Job number "next" - hub
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>Jerry,
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>One reason for not using a lot of heat when trying to separate the hub is
>that you want to heat the hub only. If the heat transfers to the axle, your
>fighting a losing battle. Another is that too much heat can cause warping or
>brittleness. I recall meeting someone at a show with a 66 convertible. He
>had used the heat method & the axle shattered on the highway. The left rear
>wheel came off the car at speed & did a fair amount of damage to the car.
>Fortunately, nobody was hurt.
>
>John
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>----- Original Message ----- 
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>From: Jerry hesch <mailto:jerryhesch@xxxxxxx> ?
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>To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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>Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 8:27 PM
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>Subject: Re: IML: Job number "next" - hub
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>...I'm not sure if these need a puller or not. I would definitely NOT use a
>torch to heat the hub. If you want to apply any heat, use a heat gun or even
>a hair dryer on high . Then try to remove.
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>John
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>John,
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>For the benefit of myself and the group, why would you not use a torch-the
>obvious concern of fire that could be minimized or concern re heat
>distribution causing warping? ?I know there is a good reason and am one of
>those who does best when he knows "Why". ?
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>Thank you
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>jerry hesch
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