peter lena 8,609 #1 Posted April 29 https://www.amazon.com/BIG-RED-Hydraulic-Carrying-T70401S-2/dp/B0CLFNQJ9X/ref=asc_df_B0CLFNQJ9X/?tag=hyprod-2BwE , always brought one of these along , on any pump installation job , install pipe / make up . effortless pushing point . made up a pump related bracket , for a push point / could easily see this , removing axel hubs , strength against / strength . pete 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #2 Posted April 29 @Sarthurs01 @ranger @Treepep using that with a bearing separator set up would allow you build a bolt on strong back , push point for the hydraulic ram , for hub removal . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 455 #3 Posted April 29 Porta-power's are awesome. I sold mine in a moment of weakness. Wish I still had it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,750 #4 Posted April 29 1 hour ago, peter lena said: @Sarthurs01 @ranger @Treepep using that with a bearing separator set up would allow you build a bolt on strong back , push point for the hydraulic ram , for hub removal . pete I have two set ups like these Pete. One I put together years ago, using a spare pump unit and cylinders, surplus to requirements at work. The second was a complete kit, again S.t.R, after our manufacturing moved overseas. They are very useful at times! A post the other day made me think. It described a hub being removed whilst having a thick spacer still attached. If the spacer is made of steel, and is nice and thick, 1”+, it would probably reduce/remove any chance of hub breakage whilst trying to draw the hub off the axle? This assuming you are using a 3 legged puller, and not a bearing separator, which would of course be the ideal! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,873 #5 Posted April 29 good price glad those days are over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #6 Posted April 29 @Wayne0 whenever we went on , a call in , had to ready for the worst , remember coming in for a tank truck , lower main discharge valve , sticking . had to make up a separate , pump out set up , to totally empty the truck . spent most of the night there . good old days . pump out , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #7 Posted April 29 That’s been a tool that has almost always been around. Both father in-laws have one or more. They have all gone to their shops, over time. For whatever reason, I’ve always thought that was a big expensive item for the shop. Thanks Greasy Pete, I ordered one! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,688 #8 Posted April 29 I have a Porta-Power, it’s not something that I use often but it really can be the right tool for the job in many situations. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #9 Posted April 30 (edited) When I retired I went on a Horror Fright buying spree and bought a porta power along with the little mini ram. 4 years later it's still like new because I haven't used it yet. Edited April 30 by squonk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,609 #10 Posted May 1 @Pullstart when looking at a problem , always scan related issues , the outer axel bolt flange area , is its weakest point , thats why it often fails / breaks , never made for that type of draw / strain . the bearing separator type of 2 piece flange , is made for that type of issue , bite / solid contact , add to that a small hydraulic cylinder to , push against the axel / force point , and you have basic over leverage , to move anything . of course , days / weeks out remove setting bolt , creeping lubricant , in that area , normal usage , could cause a creeping rust stain , thats why , I frequently , go over my stuff , for a look see , at function status . regularly used the porta power , on the swiss LEWA positive gear pumps , the precise fitting / design , required it . stay at it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
