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| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 499 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 74.244.14.221  Rating: N/A |
Busnuts I need an opinion. I have noticed for the last few hundred miles a rythmic squeak or rubbing soud coming from somewhere in the passenger front wheel area. I thought maybe I had a shoe dragging or maybe a bearing getting flakey but when I jack it up the wheel spins freely with no noise. Could this be a sign that a bearing is getting worn but doesn't make noise without the weight on the wheel??? Curious as to your experiences as this is the first heavy piece of equipment I have had to troubleshoot. Tim | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1861 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
You could have a wheel bearing getting dry, or starting to go bad. Pull wheel, check bearings and adjustment and also check brake lining and shoe return springs. Of course it may be just about anything else too. | ||
| Debbie and Joe Cannarozzi (Joe_camper)
Registered Member Username: Joe_camper Post Number: 234 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 99.23.137.192  Rating: N/A |
You spun the wheel but did you also grab it and try to wiggle it? | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 500 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.62 Rating: N/A |
Yes. No movement or any drag that I could detect. I have also tried to pay attention when going around right of left hand turns to see if there is any noticable difference when the wheel is loaded or unloaded more than on level ground. I guess I need to finda good source for bearing cap seals for a timken axle so I can R&R it | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 260 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 75.244.42.16 Rating: N/A |
Make sure that all your lug nuts are to torque too. | ||
| Patrick levenson (Zubzub)
Registered Member Username: Zubzub Post Number: 179 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 70.52.29.59  Rating: N/A |
good point about the lug nuts..BTDT.....also what condition is the tire in? | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 501 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.62 Rating: N/A |
Brand new tires. I bought six new firestones last year | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1241 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 70.0.247.184  Rating: N/A |
worn shocks or suspension componets?? Jack | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 502 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.165.176.62 Rating: N/A |
Suspension looks good and all zirk fittings have been recently serviced. Shocks may be a possibilit though I hadn't thought of | ||
| Mark R. Obtinario (Cowlitzcoach)
Registered Member Username: Cowlitzcoach Post Number: 204 Registered: 4-2001 Posted From: 173.152.197.236 Rating: N/A |
Doesn't your Flx have torsalastic suspension? If so you may be hearing your torsion bars flexing. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1158 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.245.5.185 Rating: N/A |
Hey, Mark...good to hear from you....where ya" been? RCB | ||
| Tim Brandt (Timb)
Registered Member Username: Timb Post Number: 503 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 74.244.14.221 Rating: N/A |
Mark, Yes it does have torsalastic suspension but the rythm seems to change with speed which is why I am suspecting something to do with bearings or shoes. I was really surprised to not hear some telltale sound when I jacked it up. Oh well I guess I need to pick up one of those torque converts we were talking about in another thread so I can remove that wheel without shop air. | ||
| J.C.B. (Eagle)
Registered Member Username: Eagle Post Number: 158 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 166.204.97.170  Rating: N/A |
Check the rim for cracks. | ||
| Jim Wilke (Jim Bob) (Pd41044039)
Registered Member Username: Pd41044039 Post Number: 454 Registered: 2-2001 Posted From: 184.0.5.73 Rating: N/A |
Don't assume that anything new is perfect. Lots of defective new stuff in the world. Try moving the tire to another position. That will tell you whether it's the tire and rime or something else. | ||
| Grant Thiessen (Busshawg)
Registered Member Username: Busshawg Post Number: 241 Registered: 10-2007 Posted From: 206.45.93.160  Rating: N/A |
Your right Jim could very well be the tire itself. | ||
| Mark R. Obtinario (Cowlitzcoach)
Registered Member Username: Cowlitzcoach Post Number: 205 Registered: 4-2001 Posted From: 173.152.197.236 Rating: N/A |
Mark hasn't been heard from much because Mark is a stay-at-home dad with a 19-month. Currently, anything bus related tends to not get done unless it is a dire emergency. And then the little one tags along to supervise. | ||
| Mark R. Obtinario (Cowlitzcoach)
Registered Member Username: Cowlitzcoach Post Number: 206 Registered: 4-2001 Posted From: 173.152.197.236 Rating: N/A |
I suppose some more troubleshooting is required. When you say a rythmic squeak or rubbing sound, at what road speed does it occur? Does it occur every time that speed is achieved? Does it ever go away? If it does go away, what conditions cause it to go away? Does it get louder or is it always the same sound level? If it does get louder, what conditions cause it to be louder? I am still inclined to think the suspension but a cracked wheel or tire going bad could still be the culprit. Good luck on the troubleshooting. | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 261 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 75.242.114.194 Rating: N/A |
And i am still betting that one or more of the lug nuts is not tight. :>) | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 262 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 75.242.114.194 Rating: N/A |
It is also the quickest thing to check and doesn't cost a thing. | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 436 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 173.77.219.254  Rating: N/A |
Well I hope it is a loose lug nut but several years ago we had that and it was a wheel bearing on the curb side. It started as a steady squeak that got louder after about 200-300 miles. Repair wasent too difficult but i did have to get the bearing ordered at the local bearing place in Ocala Fla. Parts with shipping were around 85.00 in 02. Good luck | ||
| David Evans (Dmd)
Registered Member Username: Dmd Post Number: 437 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 173.77.219.254 Rating: N/A |
Well I hope it is a loose lug nut but several years ago we had that and it was a wheel bearing on the curb side. It started as a steady squeak that got louder after about 200-300 miles. Repair wasent too difficult but i did have to get the bearing ordered at the local bearing place in Ocala Fla. Parts with shipping were around 85.00 in 02. Good luck |