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1936 Phaeton front end noise
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supereal |
09-18-2021 @ 12:22 PM
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The noise happens when the spring is flexed by an uneven road surface or turning. It can sometimes result from one or more broken spring leaves. It is very difficult to detect broken leaf until the spring is disassembled. I have seen both. Shackle bushings are also a source of noise when badly worn. As long as the main leaf is intact, it wouldn't affect tracking. Springs collect lots of road grime.
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Jacques1960 |
09-13-2021 @ 4:24 AM
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Thank you - but would the spring pocket issue cause a rotational grinding / scratching noise or more of an intermittent / lateral one ?
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supereal |
09-12-2021 @ 11:03 AM
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This noise is often caused by worn springs. Many wear "pockets" where one spring leaf contacts the one above or below. As the spring flexes, the ends of the leaves are caught in these pockets and cause the problem. When we service old springs we grind down the pockets and spray lube the leaves as we reassemble them.
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Jacques1960 |
09-08-2021 @ 4:29 PM
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Thank you - different vehicle, located in Maine
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trjford8 |
09-08-2021 @ 12:00 PM
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Is it the phaeton advertised in the V-8 classifieds on this site? If so it has non stock wheels and later brake drums for those wheels. The inner offset is much different than the stock wheels. May be rubbing against something on the suspension.
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TomO |
09-07-2021 @ 6:33 AM
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Get the car up on a lift and inspect the steering, brake and suspension parts for sign of abrasion. You should do this on any old car that you buy. The car you are looking at is 85 years old and probably maintained by an amateur mechanic. A thorough inspection should be done for safety sake.
Tom
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Jacques1960 |
09-07-2021 @ 6:32 AM
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Thank you all - will check shocks / shackles and bearings
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carcrazy |
09-06-2021 @ 10:11 AM
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Are the front wheel bearings properly adjusted? If they are excessively loose; a tire, brake drum or wheel could come into contact with other items under the car on turns.
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trjford8 |
09-06-2021 @ 7:59 AM
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Stock shocks or aftermarket tube shocks? Some aftermarket tube shock kits have the lower shock mount pivot off the shackle. On tight turns the rim can come in contact with the shock.
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Jacques1960 |
09-05-2021 @ 1:54 PM
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Thank you, mechanical. It is a metal on metal sound; could this still occur from the condition you describe ?
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