[58lincoln]

I finally am getting back to working on my Lincoln and was wondering if anyone on this board might have any idea what the banging noise coming from the rear of the car could be. It shifts, drives and rides fine. It only does it when going around corners, the car does not sit quite right because the right of the car sits lower on that side. Could it be the spring is out of the pocket?-Alex.

[C-10]

if anyone on this board might have any idea what the banging noise coming from the rear of the car could be.

You need to let Hoffa outta your trunk.. (har-dee-harr-harr)

I would raise and support the rear and give the rear tires a spin and listen for spider gear noises. And like you eluded to, check your springs and mounts while you're at it.
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"Dollars are like votes, except that they actually count."

[smrat]

dam i think u just found Jimmy H offa

[burnt olds]

[QUOTE=C-10]You need to let Hoffa outta your trunk.. (har-dee-harr-harr)

I would raise and support the rear and give the rear tires a spin and listen for spider gear noises. And like you eluded to, check your springs and mounts while you're at it.
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.is it a posi ?
are the tires same size ?
hot rod Lincoln

[jaslong]

my mother in law called me and wanted me to take a look at her car said every time she went around a corner she would hear a thump so i took it for a spin and sure enough i heard the same thing sounded like it was coming from the trunk so i stopped and looked and sure enough the 4 way lug wrench she carried was sliding back and forth LOL!!

[58lincoln]

[QUOTE=burnt olds]

Originally Posted by C-10

You need to let Hoffa outta your trunk.. (har-dee-harr-harr)

I would raise and support the rear and give the rear tires a spin and listen for spider gear noises. And like you eluded to, check your springs and mounts while you're at it.
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.is it a posi ?
are the tires same size ?
hot rod Lincoln

Just looked in my advanced service manual and found: Axle make: Spicer.
Type:Semi-Floating.
Gear type: Hypoid.
Gear Ratio: 2.87 to 1
Drive Gear-(Ring Gear): 43
Diameter: 9.25 in.
Face Width: 1.38 in.
Number of Teeth Pinion: 15
Differential: Type: 2 pinion
Bearings: Tapered Roller.
Bearing Preload: By Shim.
Pinion Backlash(Variation Gear Set): Maximum: .008
Minimum: .003
Drive Gear Runout- Maximum: .002
Pinion Bearing Adjustment: Without Seal: 8-12 in. lbs.
With Seal: 10-20 in. lbs.
Differential Side Thrust Washers- Thickness: .030-.032 in.
Pinion Gear Side Thrust Washers- Thickness: .030-.032 in.
Wheew! That took awile, couldn't find if it's Posi or not, maybe someone can understand any thing I typed. Maybe by reading this someone can tell if it's Posi.

And yes, newer tires, same size.

[KULTULZ]

Do you have this on your rear face bar?

[58lincoln]

Yeah, I forgot about that. Where did you find that picture at?

[58lincoln]

Originally Posted by C-10

You need to let Hoffa outta your trunk.. (har-dee-harr-harr)

I would raise and support the rear and give the rear tires a spin and listen for spider gear noises. And like you eluded to, check your springs and mounts while you're at it.
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"Dollars are like votes, except that they actually count."

What do spider gear noises sound like?

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by 58lincoln

Yeah, I forgot about that. Where did you find that picture at?

Then you have clutches in your rear. Change the oil and add a friction modifier and drive it a few weeks and see if it calms down.

[58lincoln]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Then you have clutches in your rear. Change the oil and add a friction modifier and drive it a few weeks and see if it calms down.

What is a friction modifier?- Alex

[KULTULZ]

-MOTORCRAFT XL-3 FRICTION MODIFIER-

[58lincoln]

Thanks, I'll try it. I wasn't sure what it was, thought maybe it was something that needed replaced internally, thanks for clarifying.

[KULTULZ]

You should change the rear lubricant, refill and add this. Drive it for a few days doing tight turns. If it doesn't calm down, it will have to be redone.

[58lincoln]

Sounds good, will try it in the next few days when I get back from the Kansas City area.