ri702bill 10,313 #1 Posted yesterday at 07:05 PM (edited) All: The C81 I purchased from @Sparky this summer had a rear that had walked inward and I could not get it loose with my puller; in fact I cracked the flange while attempting to do so. I planned on using my HFT Portable Bandsaw to cut the hub, but the flange diameter was greater than the saw's 5 inch throat opening. Snapped the broken flange piece with a large Crescent wrench, now the saw fits. Supported th hub with a jack to help keep it from rotating the axle and the plan was to cut thru the hub at the top of the keyway - and not touch the axle itself. A little more cleanup and the entire top of the keyway was exposed. Used my puller to remove it - got to love that "Snap" sound when it finally breaks free. Damaged the Woodruff Key in the process Used the Vise Grip / Slide Hammer to convince it to leave...  Edited yesterday at 07:19 PM by ri702bill 1 8 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 75,012 #2 Posted yesterday at 07:14 PM Good idea on the bandsaw. I hope I never have to remember that. I cut one off using a Sawzall once. That was fun. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,313 #3 Posted yesterday at 07:59 PM 40 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: That was fun. About as much fun as going to the Dentist & the DMV on the same day... Really quick cutting the cast iron when you use a new 10-14 TPI staggered tooth blade. That saw has nice control & variable speed. There has been various folks that mentioned cutting a hub off; I figured I'd post it - with pictures. 2 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,313 #4 Posted 6 hours ago The input shaft key was in good shape, but I needed to remove it to change the seal. It did not want to budge. Used my Hydraulic ProPress plumbing crimper to squeeze down on the inside end - the front popped up enough to pry the heel on the key up & out. Super easy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,423 #5 Posted 2 hours ago Some times they don't come off in one piece. This one wasn't broken but I broke two pullers and it never moved. Used a sawall on both sides and a chisel to finish braking it off. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
