Do you have a sure grip? If you do, did you put the sure-grip additive in
the rearend lube? Lack of the additive will cause noisy clutches in the
rearend...
Chris....
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Subject: IML: Oil Additives and other problems
> As far as oil additives go I have only used one on the 440 in my 67 -
> that being some stuff called Avblend which is made for aircraft engines.
> I read the independent lab tests which validate the claims made by the
> manufacturer. I used it because I had a lifter that was sticking after a
> cold start - poured the stuff in and in about a week no more noise and
> the engine ran more smoothly overall. This is not a cheap additive and
> apparently has been around since before WW2, it costs $ 20.00 for a 12
> oz. can unless you buy a case then it's $14.95.
>
> I have another mystery which seems to defy solution- I just had the chunk
> and the axle bearings replaced on the 67 the pinion bearing went out on
> the old one. However, now I have a new noise - when I make a right turn
> at high speed or slow down to come to a stop I hear a rubbing or grinding
> noise from what seems to be the drivers side rear a sort of wump wump
> sound. Has anyone had this experience? If so please enlighten me. Thanks
> in advance for any help.
>
> Marc
>
> 67 Crown Coupe
>
>
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