Classic/Antique Car Repair: Brake drums w/press fit studs, stud removal, interference fit

Question
The '54 Studebaker front drums appear to have press fit studs (for the lug nuts). One was stripped (by the previous owner) due to the old 'L' and 'R' threads and the assumption was 'R' for all the studs. I have replacement studs, but before I do any damage I wanted to know if someone has replaced a wheel stud on a brake drum using a standard floor/shop/arbor press - especially if there are concerns about cracking the drum during the 'press' out process. The replacement stud shoulder is smooth (not splined) so I was concerned that the interference fit might be so tight - that   using force to press the bad stud out would crack the drum (they are hard to find). I am reluctant to use any heat (other than a heat gun) to 'loosen' it up. Would like to find the best way to do this. Thanks in advance.

Answer
Howard,

Id set up a jig (made from wood er whatever ya got) on a vise that allows you to rest drum FLAT on jig with small open area for stud removal, (maybe 9/16 drill hole in wood) and it dont have to be deep, just enough for the stud to travel.
Id then heat up area around stud and give it a good pop, just enough heat we're not talking cutting torch..lol

Then if you want, once you have pop'd it loose but not out, hit with WD40 then press them out rest of way.

Hope this helps in some small way

Mike