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Tried to search the numbers alas no go on the search.

It’s some kind of puller, isn’t it? Maybe a rear wire wheel hub puller ?

I think it is for a wire wheel rear hub.
I have one like it.

It's a different style than the one shown in the repair manual, but maybe it's a generator gear puller.

Brent does it have the same numbers on that this one has?

Best John

Going by the finger size, looks too small for wire wheel puller or the generator gear.

Pitman arm maybe?

Brent Mize wrote: ↑

Mon Dec 23, 2024 6:57 am

I think it is for a wire wheel rear hub.

Brent is right, Model A rear hub puller, 1929 and later. The earlier 1928 rear hubs need a different puller.

https://modelastore.com/brakes-suspensi ... ct_id=3370

The puller shown by John in his original post and the one shown above are the puller for the late 1929 till end of production (and later) rear hubs with the recessed ring. The 1928 and early-1929 rear hubs had a protruding ring and need a different puller.

I would expect a rear wire wheel hub puller to have a longer engagement bolt. This one appears well short of coming out of the tool, and there is little thread left to make engagement. Puzzling!

Allan from down under.

I’ve used this puller on my son’s Model A. The bolt is retracted so the stub of the axle can fit inside the pocket. The puller is then dropped over the groove and the bolt is tightened to contact the axle. Snyder’s and others sell this puller and the ‘28 version.

There is a more robust clamshell version of this puller that has a steel sleeve holding the two puller halves together. That version fits the ‘29-‘48 rear drums.

Assuming this bad weather passes soon, I will try to come up with photos.

If this is the one that Tom is referring to, it is a very well made puller. I have one and can attest to how well it works.


http://www.vintageprecision.com/product ... index.html

Here is a side by side comparison. 1928 is on the left
Here is the ‘28 puller on the hub. There is a small amount of clearance for the axle stub so the bolt must be retracted when using this puller.

As almost always the Forum & the contributors feedback is incredible. Thanks to all! Best John