Yeah, but a rock in the hubcap is something he could hear when the rear end
was jacked up and the wheels were spinning. He said it only happens when
the car is on the ground and rolling.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: <Michael_Bayrock@translink.bc.ca>
Cc: <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: Help! (ticking noises)
>
> Nice suggestion! It's something that is likely the real reason and often
overlooked.
>
> Another one is a rock in a hubcap!
>
> Joe
>
> Michael_Bayrock@translink.bc.ca wrote:
> >
> > Hi Ken,
> >
> > It may seem trite, but have you checked your tires for something
embedded in
> > the tread? Perchance a nail or a large stone?
> >
> > Also, how certain are you that the noise is from the rear? Maybe it's
> > something from the front suspension area, but your ears are fooling
you...
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 21:10:00 -0700
> > From: "Ken C" <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>
> > Subject: Fw: Help !
> >
> > Hmmmm, for some reason this never made it to the list ??
> >
> > > Ok, fellow Spitlisters, here's your chance to shine !! Whoever
correctly
> > > diagnoses this problem will win an all expenses paid trip around the
world
> > > and the winning lotto ticket to the California lottery, currently at
$70
> > > million, OR, my heartfelt thanks !!
> > >
> > > We've heard about this before, a loud 'tick, tick, tick', coming from
the
> > > rear end. Varies with speed and is present all the time, load, no
load,
> > > accel, decel, steady speed, clutch in or out. Put the car up on
stands,
> > run
> > > the engine in any gear, no noise at all. So the noise is present only
with
> > > weight on the wheels / suspension.
> > >
> > > The following has been done;
> > >
> > > new universals
> > > new wheel bearings (and one axle)
> > > rebuilt differential
> > > tires rotated (bolt-on wire wheels)
> > > new spring
> > > new shocks
> > >
> > > (some of this was done as part of the restoration/rebuilding process)
> > >
> > > I have looked for interference with the brake plate, can't see
anything
> > but
> > > not sure what to look for. Checked the wheel nuts after hearing about
> > Jeff's
> > > experience, they seem tight.
> > >
> > > At this point, ANY suggestion will be investigated, no matter how
weird.
> > > I've been fighting this since May and it's no longer "a learning
> > > experience". The best suggestion so far is find a good mechanic. If
you
> > know
> > > of one in the San Diego area, let me know.
> > >
> > > Ken C
> > > '72 Spit
> > >
>
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