| Rusty wheels [message #192885] |
Thu, 13 December 2012 14:46  |
tphipps
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Trying to remove front wheel. It is "rusted" tight to hub. Any good non-destructive ideas on removing the rim? It is in the way of progress. I have applied PB blaster to the studs, and tapped all around the interior edge of the rim. Just waiting for it to break loose. New shoes for the front two.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rusty wheels [message #192888 is a reply to message #192885] |
Thu, 13 December 2012 15:14  |
James Hupy
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Rusty, I don't believe it is the wheel studs that is holding the wheel to
the hub, but it is the fit between the flange that centers the wheel onto
the hub, and the wheel itself. Try a propane torch to the wheel followed by
a period of time for it to cool. Last resort, Remove wheel and hub
assembly, a pita, and press them apart. All else fails, use a heavy hammer
on the back of the wheel or a slide hammer equipped with a hook on the
holes in the wheel. Blood, sweat, and tears time.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Gmc Royale 403
On Dec 13, 2012 12:46 PM, "Thomas Phipps" <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Trying to remove front wheel. It is "rusted" tight to hub. Any good
> non-destructive ideas on removing the rim? It is in the way of progress. I
> have applied PB blaster to the studs, and tapped all around the interior
> edge of the rim. Just waiting for it to break loose. New shoes for the
> front two.
> Tom, MS II
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> Vicksburg, MS. 3.7 miles from I-20
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| Re: Rusty wheels [message #192896 is a reply to message #192885] |
Thu, 13 December 2012 16:23 |
Dennis S
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| tphipps wrote on Thu, 13 December 2012 14:46 |
Trying to remove front wheel. It is "rusted" tight to hub. Any good non-destructive ideas on removing the rim? It is in the way of progress. I have applied PB blaster to the studs, and tapped all around the interior edge of the rim. Just waiting for it to break loose. New shoes for the front two.
Tom, MS II
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Tom
I used a large rubber hammer and smacked the tire while I rotated it slowly.
You probably know -- when you put it back on, clean both mating surfaces. I used a wire wheel on the hub. Then coat the mating surface with antiseize.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Rusty wheels [message #192966 is a reply to message #192896] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 14:03 |
tphipps
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Wheel is off. I had sprayed it with PB blaster, and left it overnight to soak. When I lowered to the ground to apply the twist and turn method, the wheel popped and let go of the hub. I did have the lug nuts back on, so there were no more surprises, such as a fast moving coach approaching the ground. I had also blocked the coach, so that if it did fall, it could not hit the ground, or more importantly, me.
Thanks for the helpful hints.
Tom, MS II with two new shoes.
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: Rusty wheels [message #192973 is a reply to message #192966] |
Fri, 14 December 2012 15:12 |
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jaholland
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~ I Have Been Using P B BLASTER Since The '50s
" Won't Leave Home Without It "
~ Joe ~
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O----------OO--]* ~ '78 TZE168V100234 "
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" Joe & Lavelle " "
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'sweet home alebamy'
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