Re: The Duchess Project: 1940 Super 8 Convertible Sedan

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2014/2/26 11:44:48

I could hear that old truck "clunk" like a pot banging once in a while from the rear-end

Could be any number of things, the first that comes to mind is insufficient torque on the brake drum retaining nuts (or worn drum hub/axle taper, or grease or oil on the taper itself). Or loose wheel lug nuts. Worn universal joint(s) possible though less likely. How are the rear spring shackle bushings? U-bolts tight that hold the differential housing to the springs? Broken shock absorber or missing or worn bushings? Are the ring and pinion silent when the car is accelerating, coasting?