Re: IML: 1961 chrysler imperial brake drum

["Rob Kidd" <rlkidd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

   You must tighten the drum puller -  and use heat from a
"large" torch - not a small propane one. Heat the round
flange surounding the threaded axle area- but NOT the
threaded axle part! directing the flame straight in towards
the axle housing. The flange goes in deep on the axle
shaft. You want to heat the flange AROUND the threaded axle
shaft to expand the "flange" - Not The axle shaft. It may
take time to heat the flange, but be patient it will pop
off. This should be an enjoyable challenge to do on your
Imp. Don't be upset! It will work with patience.   Have
fun! Been there- done that. Rob 61/65.  


On Fri, 11 May 2007 17:27:32 -0700 (PDT)
 Mark Battesby <a1web@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I wrote about a month ago asking how to get off a stuck
>rear brake drum. I was given allot of advise . Ive been
>very carefull to follow everyones ideas on how to get the
>drum off. First let me say that this car is in excellent
>condition and is garaged and driven all the time. It shows
>no rust or ware of anykind. Ive been trying for a month to
>get this drum to brake loose and so far nothing. Ive
>soaked it in tran fluid, I back off the nut a half inch
>and put the wheel back on and drove the heck out of it
>slamming on the brakes even doing burn outs and 180
> degree spin outs . still nothing. Ive try banging on it
>while useing a impact wrench . Ive got the best puller
>money can buy what is left to do. What in heck is keeping
>this drum on . I am at the end of my wits. I am either
>going to sell the car that I have restored for the past 20
>years or check myself into a mental hospital any final
>advise on this ??



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