The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline '48 1.5ton rear drum is stuck

Well after roughly 100 miles I have another problem with my rear end/brakes. Last year I had my outer wheel bearing (drivers side) explode. So I cleaned up the drum and installed new bearings and races. The other day while driving I heard what I think is the axle bouncing off of the rear end gear. So I had the truck towed home and today I jacked up the rear end, removed the axle,. completely loosened the shoes, and disconnected the parking brake. The drum will spin freely however it will not pull off. I am thinking the outer bearing which I can see is still intact is somehow bound up. I am fairly convinced that the inner bearing is gone as there seems to be metallic grayish residue in the 100 mile old gear oil.
I am thinking of fabricating a plate with my gear puller bolt in the center, to mount where the axle cover sits, and placing a cover over the axle hole/outer bearing. Then slowly turning the center bolt to pull the drum away. What do you think? Is there an easier way someone can think of? I have had this rear end apart three times now, so I can't think of anything I am missing or forgetting, but I would love an easy solution!

Old shade tree mechanic's trick- - - - -bolt several feet of heavy chain to a couple of the lug studs or the bolt holes where the axle shaft attaches, back off a few feet, and give the chain a good whiplash motion. The drum, the outer bearing, and whatever remains of the inner will get yanked off the load tube. It might be a good idea to put a piece of plywood or something else softer then the concrete floor down under the hub to keep the drum or the floor from getting damaged. I've pulled hubs off that way many times out on the side of the road when a fancy puller was 50 miles away back at the shop!
Jerry

That works well, the chain puller that is. Some things to think about: Will the chain fit over the studs? If so it is big enough. If not do you have some plates for pulling the engine? Use them and bolt the chain to them. Put a lug nut on and make it tight, no reason to mess up the threads or the stud. Longer chain is better. Don't be shy with the whiplash and it will come off. Enjoy!

Thank You Jerry and Steve, I definitely got my work out today!