(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

W4 restoration

H

Huolti

New User
Just starting to restore a 1949 W4. Trying to get the back hubs off to change axle seals. It looks like the hub is held on by a single bolt going into a splined axle. Tried to loosen this but is very tight. Could it be left hand thread. Any suggestions.
 
Yes 1 nut but beyond the splines the axle is somewhat tapered and the wheel can be tightly held. In my case, for the right wheel, I had to take off the bull gear, and take the whole shaft and wheel to a machine shop and they used a 10 ton press to get the wheel off. I had tried all sorts of pullers and heat to no effect. The other side came off with no effort at all.
 
Had to take the whole trumpet and cast wheel to the machine shop to get the casting off. 100 ton press jumped and shook all the dust off when it came loose...this on a 930 Case standard.
cvphoto117566.jpg
 
I seem to recall my I4 being stardard threads, but it was tears ago when I pulled the wheels off of mine. I actaually took the
bolts out, and drove the thing around the field to get the hub to break loose.
 
Both bolts are right hand thread. They can be a bugger to get out. Lots of penetrating oil and a little patience will get them off. That is the easy part. I did a SW6 years ago and it took me nearly a week to get the hubs off. I had a very heavy duty gear puller that I borrowed from my diesel mechanic neighbor to apply pressure. I had a propane weed burner, a good sized chunk of oak and a sledge hammer. Pressure, heat and hammer with application of penetrating oil and they finally came off. Did it a little each day, giving the penetrant time work. They are a tapered spline so they are on there good.

OTJ
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

R
1030 rear axle
Replies
3
Views
532
used red MN
U
G
640 with Sherman Forklift Kit
Replies
1
Views
320
sweetskillsrk
S
M
4100 Ford axle bolt
Replies
3
Views
381
Destroked 450
Destroked 450
O
D Case Restoration
Replies
11
Views
1K
Den N Ms
D
M
8n Brakes
Replies
8
Views
587
Hobo,NC
Hobo,NC
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top