AMOUNTAINLYON |
09-25-2014 07:15 AM |
Help diagnosing downshift noise
So I just rebuilt an 89 pickup 3.0 6 cyl. It was a gift from my buddy- we rebuilt the engine from the crankshaft out. New everything, including clutch. This is my hunting rig, so I need to know it's not going to leave me stranded somewhere above 10,000 feet in the mountains. Here's the issue on my mind; the clutch has been replaced with a total kit including TO bearing, pilot bearing, pressure plate, etc... When I'm driving down the road and downshift, there is a brief "growl"/vibration that FEELS like it's coming from somewhere between the flywheel and the carrier bearing. The carrier bearing does have some play in it; I checked. However, there is no noise when just coming off the gas pedal, nor is there any kind of noise during acceleration. The only time it makes the noise is during downshift when the drivetrain has to come up to match the rpms of the motor. I've read other threads regarding similar concerns and they've left me rather confused. The TO bearing is brand new and the carrier bearing should be making noises at other times than JUST downshift/clutch release. Any ideas? Help me out, fellas!
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