[FC] Rubbing sound in the front end

[Keith Hammett]

A couple of things here.

1)  Bob has a great idea.  On my rampy I put some incorrect wheels on and
when I went to move it I had a "hard spot" when rolling.  I looked at lots
of things but could not find the problem.  I wasn't to concerned with it as
new bearings and brakes were on order.  After I got the new bearing and
brakes on the front I still had the problem until the wheel weight finally
was worn down around the tie rod.  Thank goodness it was lead...

So check your wheels for clearance.

2)  Jack up a tire at a time and support on axle stand (safety first).  Now
grab the wheel and turn it while pushing on and pulling on it.  See if you
can find the one that is causing the noise.  I would start with the front
drivers side and go around clockwise.  Once you find the wheel that is
causing the problem then remove that wheel and try getting the sound by
turning the drum  (tip put on a couple of lug nuts backwards to hold the
drum in place).  If you still have it then remove the drum and turn just the
hub.  If you still have the sound then remove the dust cap and see if it is
the cause.

Good luck and "May the Patience be with You"

Keith Hammett

-----Original Message-----
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

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