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  1. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    Yes, the opposite side wheels can be on the ground. I know nothing about the back story on that tool, but I do know it works like a charm in 90%+ of cases. Like to give an award to whoever came up with the idea!!
  2. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    Found the page from the Galion service manual describing the "knocker"
  3. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    Correct, it is the shock that loosens it. It "can" be done with the grader sitting on the ground, but it's easier with the weight off the wheel. The poster above who welded the plate across the nut uses the same idea, but driving in figure 8's and taking the inner bearing retainer off were...
  4. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    As long as the solid piece is firmly against the end of the spindle the exposed threads will not be harmed. We haven't used those puller holes on any of the graders with this sort of hub (tapered. keyed) since the 80's. This works, trust me!!!!
  5. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    No heat needed with the knocker I described above!!
  6. thegraderguy

    Galion 104H

    I have new wheel cylinders for that Galion. Looks like they stopped production in 1970 - 1971 The 104B is a good reader. Weaket link in the chain is the rear differential. There is a splined hub that the ring gear bolts to that drives the axle. I have only seen a couple of decent one over...
  7. thegraderguy

    galion brakedrum removeal

    The best way is to build a "knocker". Get a spare axle nut. Weld a solid piece of round steel to it 4-6" long. Remove Axle nut from spindle. Screw on the "knocker". Make sure it (the round steel) fits tight against the end of the spindle (unless you like chasing threads). Grab a sledge and...
  8. thegraderguy

    Cat 12 seiral (again)

    Just a note, Detroit made a 4-53 engine that was inline, not a v configuration. I have seen many of them. I am pretty sure that also made an in line 3-53. AFAIK the 53 and 71 merely indicate the cu inch displacement. A “V” in the model indicates V configuration. Very interesting information...
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