[FC] Rubbing sound in the front end

[Paul Steinberg]

It also could be a rear wheel that is making the noise.  Check the rear wheel
axle bearings and the rear wheel brake linings to drum clearances.  Sounds are
hard to locate since they can be transmitted from one area to another.  If you
think it might be a wheel, switch the rims from front to back and see if the
noise goes away.  Could also be, but no very likely, the front wheel bearing
outer seal is slightly cocked in the bore.  The fact that you get the sound
when turning left indicates that it is something that is flexing when there is
pressure placed upon it only occasionally.  Good luck.... this is going to be
a test of your patience until you find it... Paul in CT...
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Diane Galli
  To: corvanatics@corvair.org
  Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 1:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [FC] Rubbing sound in the front end


  Check to see that the wheel is an FC wheel, has the proper offset and is not
  rubbing on the tie rod end.

  Bob Galli

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "TiM M" <mr_tim34@yahoo.com>
  To: "FC list" <corvanatics@corvair.org>
  Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2004 10:25 AM
  Subject: [FC] Rubbing sound in the front end


  >     I had the left front wheel bearing replaced a
  > little while ago. Ever since then I get a rhythmic
  > rubbing sound from that wheel when I turn to the left
  > or accelerate up a hill unloading the front end. It's
  > not noticeable at speed and it doesn't go away when I
  > apply the brakes.
  >     The shop said they thought it was the cotter pin
  > rubbing on the dust cap?? The reason the bearing had
  > gone bad was that the dust cap was missing on that
  > wheel (recent purchase on my part) and they had put
  > one on that had fit, but was not the correct cap. I
  > ordered a used dust cap from Lon (new wasn't
  > available)and changed it out. This didn't seem to make
  > any difference. I've pulled the wheel and can't see
  > any obvious shinny parts. Any suggestions out there
  > based on my sketchy and imprecise description of the
  > problem?
  >
  > TiM McCann
  > '61 Electric Rampside
  >
  >
  >
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