Sharps40
Old Mossy Horns
BigTen,
I'm working on my 37 Dodge Sedan. 1971 Chevy Malibu 12 bolt 3.31 open rear. Used, unknown mileage. Ring and pinion gear looked good, no chips/cracks/galling but did not check wipe. New 80/90 lube.
Got the exhaust in place and things are quiet enough to hear whats going on.
From the rear is a grinding scraping sound, like drums and shoes rubbing, but worse/louder. More of a metal on metal sound. But all new brakes out back and I checked, no rubbing. Sound does not stop on application of brakes.
Had the wheels off today. No leaks at axle stubs or pinion.
However, axles can be moved up and down more than 1/8". Hard to measure but probably less than 1/4" of up and down movement. In out movement is about what I'd expect, 1/8" or so.
I know its probably a well used axle and could have issues in the center section but the question is:
Is the vertical play I see on both sides excessive and if so, indicative of worn out outer bearings?
I'm working on my 37 Dodge Sedan. 1971 Chevy Malibu 12 bolt 3.31 open rear. Used, unknown mileage. Ring and pinion gear looked good, no chips/cracks/galling but did not check wipe. New 80/90 lube.
Got the exhaust in place and things are quiet enough to hear whats going on.
From the rear is a grinding scraping sound, like drums and shoes rubbing, but worse/louder. More of a metal on metal sound. But all new brakes out back and I checked, no rubbing. Sound does not stop on application of brakes.
Had the wheels off today. No leaks at axle stubs or pinion.
However, axles can be moved up and down more than 1/8". Hard to measure but probably less than 1/4" of up and down movement. In out movement is about what I'd expect, 1/8" or so.
I know its probably a well used axle and could have issues in the center section but the question is:
Is the vertical play I see on both sides excessive and if so, indicative of worn out outer bearings?