I have my '51 Champion up on jack stands and gave it its first spring-time startup. I could hear a intermittent light clunking sound coming from the rear-end, so put the car in gear, got out for observation. The clunking was coming from the right side and I noticed that the wheel was not turning, but just jumping a couple of inches every 2-3 seconds . Is this normal or am I having an issue with tight brakes or bearings on that side of the car? Possibly another problem? Thanks for the replies.
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Dave D.
'51 "Bulletnose" Champion
'59 "Silver Hawk" V8
Smithers, B.C. "Where a Stude in hand is worth two in the bush" -
The rearend is what is referred to as a "open" rearend as compared to a limited slip or locker design. So to answer your question what your observing is a normal function. The wheel that turns either left or right side will be the wheel with the "looser" brake adjustment.
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