Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi
Has anybody had to remove an Ital rear hub? All the pullers I can source are for studs centred 100-115mm. The Ital studs are centred 95mm and I need to change the bearings and seals.

I like these cars. I really do. Ive owned almost a dozen, and still clean one I used to be taken to school in, but every time I try and do any little thing to them turns into a nightmare. I mean I've been around : Nice set of whitworths; Big Fat Steering Nut Remover; A decent, well developed, bootsale toolset. I thought the way was finally clear to happy days. Seems some things just carry on for ever. Unlike rear axle bearings.


Sincerely


MrTom

Can you not source the type of puller that has slots and fits different sizes, maybe a local hire shop ?

Mr Tom,
I'm not familiar with the Ital but if it is similar in configuration to the Minor axle, one old trick was to remove the half shaft, remove the hub nut. Now refit the half shaft backwards to the hub and use the wheel studs to pull the hub off. The centre of the half shaft outer sits against the axle tube and there should be sufficient thread on the studs to pull off the hub as you tighten them.
Good luck,

Alec

Hi
I had the same problem with my Marina axle, several years ago.
I had to resort to using a press in the end, obviously this means removing the complete half-shaft from the car and taking it along to your friendly garage!
Today I would probably try using a large 3 or 4 legged puller first, either hired from a shop or borrowed from a mate.
Loosen the large centre nut, fit the puller and tighten it down, then either leave it over-night under tension (you might be lucky!), or hit the end of the puller with a hammer to jar it free. If this fails use the press!
A technician at college, worked in several Triumph dealerships during the 1960s/70s. He reckoned their mechanics used to loosen the centre hub nut then take the car for a short drive round the block, this would be enough to loosen the hub Do not try this at home!

Thanks guys

Loadsahelp. I'll have another go at it tomorrow.

Cheers

MrTom

He reckoned their mechanics used to loosen the centre hub nut then take the car for a short drive round the block, this would be enough to loosen the hub Do not try this at home!

Martin you know some brave people

Not sure brave is the right word Kevin

I'm just glad I wasn't on the road at that time!!!

Machine Mart sell a Clarke "universal" puller at £18.74 incl. v.a.t. They only state up to 150mm and not the minimum p.c.d.

Can someone tell me what p.c.d actually means please. Sorry for the dumbness.

P.C.D

Pitch Circle Diameter

I think

Right, so if i wanted to how would i measure the p.c.d or is it one of the things you just have to know, which i dont for my minor.

If it has 4 bolts you can measure diagonally between the centre of the bolts.

If the bolts are big or you are measuring PCD of holes where it's hard to guess the centre, to make it slightly easier you can measure from the outside of one bolt (or hole) to the inside of the other.

Just to assist you on the Moggie its 4" apart from I think the very early ones.

All I can add is some encouragement, I think it is well known that servicing marina axles is not a pleasant job. I pray mine never goes!

I think it is well known that servicing marina axles is not a pleasant job. I pray mine never goes!

Sounds like you should keep your eyes open for a spare one.