26-10-2017, 06:57 PM
(26-10-2017, 06:40 PM)Alan Wrote: Charles, what you do is this:-
Notice the threaded bit on the hub has two diametrally opposed holes. Find a split pin the same length as the hub nut flats are wide. You can fit this with the hub assembled through one of those holes. Don't knock over the legs of the pin. You wouldn't be able to anyway. When you want to remove the hub use a pop rivet stem or something as a drift to poke out the split pin. You can then bash on your box spannner without knackering the thread.
The split pin doesn't seem to mind not being bent over - I've been doing it this way for years.
P.s. In all other ways I'm a hooligan too.
Thanks chap, just been up to my workshop, and now see the error of my ways, and why the proper puller for the job is required. I'm used to split pins through stub axles on splined MG hubs. Will have to obtain one tomorrow....best chap to buy from?
I'm in Sussex and might just have a day out anyway and a chat with a specialist on other parts required....one specialist is near Bournemouth from memory, will look him up, but if anyone nearer to me with a puller who I can visit tomorrow to purchase, perhaps someone might advise.
Good forum this one!
regards
Arthur