Allan,
Just had a similar problem on my 65B. Diagnosed it to be the rubber
bushings holding my cooling fans has disuntegrated. Easy fix and only a
couple of dollars worth of parts. Don't know if you have a metal fan on
your 72 but if you do go for it.
Ken
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> From: Allan R. Hovis <hovisa@nando.net>
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Rattle
> Date: Friday, August 02, 1996 7:52 AM
>
> My 72 B with >100K miles has developed a rattle (for lack of better
> description) that occurs at RPM's over about 3500 and is most noticeable
> when you let off the throttle to change gears. It can also be heard when
> I downshift and the engine revs. It appears to be less under load but
> just reving the engine it can be heard. It sounds like a can with a
> couple of chain links in it being shaken. It is not very loud but seems
> to be getting worse. ANY new noise makes me nervous! Any ideas as to
> what this may be?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Allan R. Hovis
> hovisa@nando.net
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