clunk noise

[p71victoria]

[bams50]

I'm thinking universal joints, worn spring bushings, or shock bushings.

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

[jclary]

quote:Originally posted by bams50

I'm thinking universal joints, worn spring bushings, or shock bushings.

Robert (Bob) Andrews- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys)
Parish, central NY 13131

Bams might be on to something here. The way you describe the noise and when it occurs...seems to be that moment of shifting gears as the weight of the car changes from acceleration thrust from back to front which could cause any worn or loose suspension and drive components to shift. You should get the car on a lift and check all the suspension and drive line components. Don't overlook the A-frame bolts.




John Clary
Greer, SC

Life... is what happens as you are making plans.
SDC member since 1975

[ROADRACELARK]

Check the rear axle nuts for correct torque. Your shop manual has the specs. for your specific model axle, (ie) "23", "27", or "44". Hope this helps.

Dan Miller
Atlanta, GA

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[Anne F. Goodman]

What about checking the fluid in the Transmission. Also the rear end well it wouldn't hurt to check all of the fluids. A good lube job and you should be able to see the problem.

Mabel 1949 Champion
Hawk 1957 Silverhawk
Gus 1958 Transtar
The Prez 1955 President State
Blu 1957 Golden Hawk
Daisy 1954 Commander Regal Coupe
Fresno,Ca

[p71victoria]

SOmething I guess I sould have mentioned, the metallic sound seems to be coming from the middle of the car. I was thinking a bad U-Joint or the diff. fluid might be low. But I'll check into the other ideas too. Thanks everyone...

-Chris


1964 Daytona
Seattle,Wa

[Dwain G.]

That car looks familiar. Would it have been at Petco in Bremerton last month?


HEY, you're not Wilbur!

[p71victoria]

@Dwain G.
Yeah that would have been me. My work sent me out that way from Seattle.

-Chris


1964 Daytona
Seattle,Wa

[maxpower1954]

I had exactly the same clunk in my GT Hawk on a road trip to Key West 20 years ago - the nuts holding the universal joint to the drive shaft, I forget which end, had loosened. Go down the road at 15 mph or so, then shift into neutral - not under load, if it's loose, you'll hear the drive shaft flopping around. Russ Farris

[Dan Timberlake]

I might not drive it until an under-car (as opposed to a keyboard-and-monitor) inspection was performed

[studegary]

My guess is one or two worn universal joints. You have been greasing them, haven't you? Even with grease, they wear out. Not a big deal to replace them.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[p71victoria]

I bought the U-joints today to install tomorrow. I figure just to change both of them even if it's just one that is bad. The drive shaft has a slight wiggle to it if I grip it and try to turn it back and forth. I did not check to see if bolts were lose though, sinc I can't fit under it without a jack. Thanks for the help everyone...

-Chris


1964 Daytona
Seattle,Wa

[maxpower1954]

Make sure you keep us advised on what you find Chris....Russ Farris

[p71victoria]

[r1lark]

LOTS easier changine U-joints at home versus on the side of the road.

Paul
Winston-Salem, NC
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