Docwheelhorse 2,647 #1 Posted September 21, 2014 Okay... so several months back I traded Sparky for a C100 8 Speed. It Ran and Drove but had a hub which had slipped in almost to the trans case... it was tight but just was one of those things that annoyed me everytime I saw it. Today I decide to TRY and FIX IT, this was after already asking Sparky if he had tried (Answer was yes....), and after noticing a piece of the hub broken off... so somebody else had tried too. But did I leave it alone----NOPE, CAPTAIN DUMAZZ grabs his tools and torch and is gonna teach this hub a lesson on whose boss. I setup my slide hammer---FOR ALL YOU OUT THERE DON'T USE A SLIDE HAMMER USE A PULLER... THIS WAS MY FATAL MISTAKE. I start heating the hub cherry red and start whacking away... hub moves and I get excited... keep heating and banging away. Then...... and the picture tells the rest. I'm an idiot and am posting this as a public service announcement... now instead of running the tractor with the hub slid in I get to roll it in the corner till I can either swap the trans or pull it apart. YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I'm So Smart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tony "docwheelhorse" 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #2 Posted September 21, 2014 Humm...no blood on the ax, so that's good. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #3 Posted September 21, 2014 Ax was used as a "hammer" to drive the hitch pin out... guess I don't need to worry about it... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,528 #4 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Tony, you are looking at this thing all wrong. It is a blessing in disguise. Now you can attack that axle and hub directly...the easy way. Sure, you have to split the trans to put the "C" clip back on the axle, but you can clean out the trans and change the seals and know what you have inside. Piece of cake and a silver lining in that cloud. Edited September 21, 2014 by stevasaurus 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #5 Posted September 21, 2014 I sure could use that snowblower lift flag by the axe! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #6 Posted September 21, 2014 RU feeling better yet Tony? We're good little helpers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,740 #7 Posted September 21, 2014 That's not to bad. Try that on a cheapie lawn tractor and you have to take the trans apart and deal with a trans packed full of that nasty bennonite grease! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,078 #8 Posted September 21, 2014 And that's why I left the hub where it was, with nice tight setscrews. Mike........ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #9 Posted September 21, 2014 Isn't there a football game on? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #10 Posted September 21, 2014 I bet there is now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #11 Posted September 21, 2014 In a few more minutes there will be a RACE on also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,570 #12 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Tony, you are looking at this thing all wrong. It is a blessing in disguise. Now you can attack that axle and hub directly...the easy way. Sure, you have to split the trans to put the "C" clip back on the axle, but you can clean out the trans and change the seals and know what you have inside. Piece of cake and a silver lining in that cloud. I'm with Steve, just go for it and split the trans. It's a good opportunity to fix/replace any worn bits... You may well find the axle is chewed and needs swapping anyway. Also there's some funky guides to tranny rebuild on here Steve knows all about them :lol: Edited September 21, 2014 by meadowfield 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc724 925 #13 Posted September 21, 2014 I think I may start fabricating and selling my super heavy duty wheel horse hub puller! Just to protect those of you who cannot resist using a slide hammer 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #14 Posted September 21, 2014 Tony, now that you've got it this far, set the hub where it needs to be with a hydraulic press. Then just slide the axle back in. All fixed....except ALWAYS remember you can only make right hand turns! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #15 Posted September 21, 2014 And that's why I left the hub where it was, with nice tight setscrews. Mike........ It didn't need the set screws... I proved that.... Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #16 Posted September 21, 2014 CAPTAIN DUMAZZ That's so funny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,740 #17 Posted September 21, 2014 Back in HVAC school I was called DR. Dumas which meant Duma$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #18 Posted September 21, 2014 I think I may start fabricating and selling my super heavy duty wheel horse hub puller! Just to protect those of you who cannot resist using a slide hammer I will pre-order and Pre-pay for 2 of them.... Honestly.... if you build them I will buy one and I'm sure others will too. Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,929 #19 Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) That would take all the fun out of it Doc! I really almost laughed till I cried on the Captain Dumbazz thing but it's because I can relate! This one is even faster, no bolts to mess with! Edited September 21, 2014 by Geno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #20 Posted September 21, 2014 I will pre-order and Pre-pay for 2 of them.... Honestly.... if you build them I will buy one and I'm sure others will too. Tony Ditto...I want one too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #21 Posted September 21, 2014 Ditto...I want one too. I'd buy one too. I've done the same thing and now have three trans in the shop that collect dust cause the hubs are stuck and i don't wanna break em 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DOC in Kentucky 178 #22 Posted September 22, 2014 Yes even doctors make mistakes. That is why our fees are so high. We need to carry extra insurance called " Medical malpractice". Check to see if you policy has a "dumazz" rider, if not get it added. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #23 Posted September 22, 2014 If we are all honest, that handle fits the whole bunch of us !!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #24 Posted September 22, 2014 Some more than others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marv 894 #25 Posted September 23, 2014 That word is used in my shop real often.Trouble is I am the only one there. Marvin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
