Welsh Plug removal

[ScottTR6]

Replcing a half shaft on my 1960 Sprite, anyone have the esiest wy to remove the Welsh Plugs, one had a slight leak. Thanks, Andrew.

 

[Nelson]

Here is a web site that you will find very informative.

https://www.spriteparts.com.au/tech/welch.html

 

[HealeyRick]

Air chisel to the center of the plug will work great.

BTW, this is welch:

this is Welsh:

 

[ScottTR6]

Thanks, my Welsh looks better!

 

[nomad]

I assume you are talking about the plugs over the axles in the wire wheel hub! I drill a hole in the middle that will just fit a large tapered punch then apply punch as a lever and pry them out.

Kurt.