TexAcoon wrote:
> Fred,
> Removed the nut which retains the sprocket to the shaft [appox 250 ft/
> lbs]...
>
> After removing the nut:
>
> I can not get the sprocket to come off the shaft - and it does not
> slide off the shaft.
> I have used a puller trying to remove it with no luck and it does have
> a lot of pressure..
> Tried tapping the end of the puller to shock the pull again with no
> luck.
>
> Looked at the sprocket to check for set scres - No set screws
>
>
> I am really at a loss now ....????
>
Doug, as mentioned before, I have this old Jeep (1967 CJ-5). From the
factory it came with semi-floating rear axles, and the drums were
attached to the axles with a taper - keyed - nut assembly. Usually
the nut wasn't too bad to get off these beasts, but the drum was
another matter. You just couldn't have a big enough wheel puller.
You have probably seen them with two ears sticking out, designed to be
beat with a sledge hammer, and three prongs going down to three lug
bolts.
The drill there was to hammer the heck out of the two ears, until you
had a LOT of pressure on the system, then as you did, hit the center
of the hub a few times and then back to the ears again. Usually 4 or
5 times of that would get you a loud POP, and it was off. Sometimes
it took more.
My Jeep has been changed so all that is now history, but I do know
that Jeep brakes don't get checked as much as they should as it's such
a chore to get into them.
Now I wonder why the change in the Rounder? When I disassembled mine,
the sprocket was loose to move along the shaft. There was a small
slot on the motor shaft like there may have once been a 'C' clip (I
ought to check our parts manual) but it wasn't there. I did tighten
the set screw when I put it back together. Maybe the newer motor is
a better motor, but that sprocket sure sounds like a bear to mess
with.
Do you have access to a hydraulic press? Mine is just a homemade 12
ton, but it has convinced a few stubborn things to see things my way.
Good Luck!
John