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Bill Daugherty
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Transmission noise

#1 Post by Bill Daugherty »

Happy New Year all,
The other day while driving my baby (‘60 roadster), I noticed “squeal” that sounded like it was coming from the transmission, but only in 4th gear under load. I subconsciously think I vaguely remember that sound at some point previously, but I can’t be sure. Anyway, not sure if I should be concerned or not. Any ideas? Tia.
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Re: Transmission noise

#2 Post by Geoff Fleming »

First thing to do is check the transmission oil level. Work from there.

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Oil on clutch disc causing slippage? Would be most noticeable in 4th gear.
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#4 Post by Bill Daugherty »

Thanks Dave.

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#5 Post by Norm Miller »

Bill,
Is your front mount the single version?
If so in 4th gear the shifter may be adjusted on the snug side and under load the movement of the nose cone up/down
is causing the shift fork to pull the slider and the synchros are complaining.
Do check the oil level now.
Norm
 

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#6 Post by Bill Daugherty »

Thanks Norm.

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#7 Post by Thomas Sottile »

I would think the throw bearing is the cause.

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#8 Post by Jon Schmid »

Norm Miller wrote:Bill,
Is your front mount the single version?
I have a 1960 Roadster with a 3/60 "birthday" according to my COA and it is a dual mount transmission if that is of any help. Good luck!

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Re: Transmission noise

#9 Post by Bill Daugherty »

Jon, I don’t know the dob, but mine is a single mount. Thanks though!

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