supergluehero
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I've been unemployed for 7 months now, so I'm trying to work with what I've got, but the temptation is there.
72 Satellite Gen III Hemi Restomod
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So the permatex seems to have been somewhat successful. Not sure how it will hold up long term, but OK for now. I reassembled everything. Knowing it might have to come back apart, I just used hot glue and a zip tie. If it works long term, then I guess that's the permanent solution.
I still hear the hiss of a vacuum leak, but honestly I'm not sure how much of that is normal. All the dampers are moving like they should and the switch is stopping in the right spots. One thing that I've noticed is that the vent setting blows super strong through the vents, but on heat, I can barely feel it. I've got a triangular section in the heater box that has hot air blowing out while on heat, but not vent. Is this normal? Seems odd since the adjustable vent in the box is right next to it.
The vent on the driver side has some air coming out on heat, but not as much. If this is by design, then it makes a lot of sense why the dash vents seem so much weaker.
I still hear the hiss of a vacuum leak, but honestly I'm not sure how much of that is normal. All the dampers are moving like they should and the switch is stopping in the right spots. One thing that I've noticed is that the vent setting blows super strong through the vents, but on heat, I can barely feel it. I've got a triangular section in the heater box that has hot air blowing out while on heat, but not vent. Is this normal? Seems odd since the adjustable vent in the box is right next to it.
The vent on the driver side has some air coming out on heat, but not as much. If this is by design, then it makes a lot of sense why the dash vents seem so much weaker.
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I put a little Christmas money to use and bought a cheap set of exhaust tips since I cut the turn downs off. They'll do fine.
Another issue I'm having is what I thought was a rubbing sound on the right rear when making hard left turns. I flexed the suspension all the way and did some checking and it's not rubbing the tires or the brakes. I think I might be hearing the diff, but it does seem to come from the wheel side not the center. Hard turns left primarily, but if I push it really hard right I can hear it to. Doesn't matter if I'm off or on the brake or throttle. For reference I've got an 8-3/4 stock width with wildwood discs, Moser axles specifically for them and a Dr. Diff tru-trac in the rear. I know some limited slips will chatter on turns, but the one I have doesn't have a clutch in it and even if it did, it's pretty loud. Any ideas?
Another issue I'm having is what I thought was a rubbing sound on the right rear when making hard left turns. I flexed the suspension all the way and did some checking and it's not rubbing the tires or the brakes. I think I might be hearing the diff, but it does seem to come from the wheel side not the center. Hard turns left primarily, but if I push it really hard right I can hear it to. Doesn't matter if I'm off or on the brake or throttle. For reference I've got an 8-3/4 stock width with wildwood discs, Moser axles specifically for them and a Dr. Diff tru-trac in the rear. I know some limited slips will chatter on turns, but the one I have doesn't have a clutch in it and even if it did, it's pretty loud. Any ideas?
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Without hearing it, it is hard to say but I would start with the axle bearings and make sure one is not failing. Then you need to move on to the carrier bearings.
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The jury is still out on the axle noise, but in the meantime, part 2 of my Christmas money arrived today (chin spoilers). Very happy with the look.
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I pulled the axle again. I had the foresight to color the heads of the studs to see if they were rubbing before I reinstalled the axle last time. Here's what I found.
This is how close they are without any side load on the vehicle.
I'm going to have to have a conversation with RMS since I bought these axles specifically to avoid this issue (among others). Wheel bearing seems fine as much as I can tell.
This is how close they are without any side load on the vehicle.
I'm going to have to have a conversation with RMS since I bought these axles specifically to avoid this issue (among others). Wheel bearing seems fine as much as I can tell.
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Doesn't seem like they are hitting all that much but I guess it doesnt take much.
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Yeah, the spring doesn't put up much of a fight, but it does make a decent noise.
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Seems like a relatively simple fix, Id be pulling the studs and grinding them down a bit (actually I'd put them in the lathe and take them down).
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Yeah, I've actually done that to an extent already. It's not supposed to hit though, so something else is up because it only hits with side loading.
Bill told me to ditch the flat face gasket on the axle flange as it might be causing some flex or spacing out the parking brake enough. Seems like a bit of a long shot, but he's going to check the dimensions of the bearing placement in case as well. Hats off to him for returning email on a weekend evening.
If all else fails, I may drive over to his shop. He's only 1.5 hours from me.
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Yeah it sounds like the axles are moving in an out. Does the 3rd member require a thrust button? If you are using green bearings the answer is no, but if you are using the tapered Timken bearing then you should be I believe.
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I had to switch to green bearings with a snap ring for the Wildwood setup.
HEMIB
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I have the Tru-Trac they do wind up sometimes after long drives then make a slight crunching noise when turning as they unload as they have no clutch to slip same wilwood disc set up .
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Interesting. Mine does it regardless of how long I've been driving it though.
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I couldn't tell you. I had a shop do the diff work for me. That part was out of my skill set.
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Is there any contact marks on your discs if the discs & caliper are centralised (shimmed correctly ) there should be none if the axles are moving they could contact the caliper.
All my trutracs groan from time to time when turning sharply
All my trutracs groan from time to time when turning sharply
supergluehero
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I haven't seen any contact issues with the caliper or discs.
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No, I haven't messed with it. Bill at RMS is going to check the dimensions to make sure it's correct.
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