Have you tried applying heat, Liquid Wrench, or a combination thereof?
Applying heat to the drum will cause it to expand, maybe just enough to
come off the hub.

Or try taking them to a machine shop with a press.

Jim Henry wrote:

> Ok gang, I give up.
>
> Many of you have said that you can remove the rear drum without
> removing the 46 mm nut. Well on my 84 westy, you can not, so I
> went and bought a 46 mm axle nut removal tool, beat the hell out
> of it and presto, off comes the drum and hub.
>
> Well, I need to replace  my drums. But removing the hub piece from
> the drum is proving elusive.
> yes, I have removed the two 11 mm bolts.
> Yes, I have dropped it on the driveway from a reasonable height.
> Yes, I have beaten it severely with a bfh and it seem to still
> refuse to separate.
>
> Any ideas, I really want to go to High Country.
>
> Thanks to all.
>
> Jim
>
> Jim Henry
> Durham, NC
> 84 westy