[JAGNUTS] Help Requested

[Chris]

Well put!



On 2013-04-12, at 12:22 AM, "EdB" <bratt at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Chris:
>
> Howard should have given information on what happens under acceleration, or
deceleration, breaking and cornering.  Does the noise remain the same?  Is
there noise on one side or both sides?
>
> Generally, if the  noise is a knock or rattle on deceleration, but not on
acceleration,  it is probably u-joint noise which can be caused by wear of the
u-joint itself, but can also be a loose fit of the yoke flange circlips,
causing end float in the u-joint.  If it is end float shimming could fix it.
>
> Continuous noise, with no change on either acceleration or deceleration, but
is louder on one side of the car is a possible wheel bearing noise.
>
> Continuous noise, but, loudest on acceleration could be a differential
problem, but knocking, vibration or a rattle are usually NOT caused by the
differential.
>
> Ed Bratt
> Regina
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris" <chris.treecutter at gmail.com>
> To: "JAGNUTS Regina" <jagnuts at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [JAGNUTS] Help Requested
>
>
>> Radius arm bushings, or a stressed brake line. Unlikely a bearing would
>> "knock"
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2013-04-11, at 8:55 PM, "Bob" <bob at jagnuts.ca> wrote:
>>
>>> I received the following note from a reader of the Jagnuts website.  Can
>>> anyone help Howard out?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ii have totally restored a 78 spitfire and have a constant noise in the
>> rear
>>> -- i think it is an axle joint issue.  During the restore i completely
>>> rebuilt the rear end with the exception of new axles, they are prone to
>> wear
>>> due the undersized inner bearing.  I have since changed the ujoints but
the
>>> knock persists.  I have ordered new axles, bearings and seals and would
>> like
>>> to know if you have any insight into club members or local mechanics who
>>> are knowledgable in this area.  I would like to get a mechanic to help me
>>> with this rebuild to get it right this time.  i hope to meet up with you
or
>>> other club members and will follow your events calendar. I would
appreciate
>>> any advice at your earliest convenience.
>>>
>>> Howard Jesse
>>>
>>> howard.jesse at sasktel.net
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