Clink Clunk when putting in gear - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigmac73** · 10-18-2013, 08:51 AM

sometimes i get a clink when I put my truck in gear either FWD or Rev, I thought it was the U joints, but I got under neath they all feel tight, I tried to shake and move them up and down by hand, no kind of movement, at all.

any thoughts, maybe my pinion gear is wore, I had the gear fluid changed a couple of years ago, and the garage said everything looked good inside no issues or shrapnel was found

U joints and carrier bearing are about 3 years old

PanelDeland · 10-18-2013, 09:11 AM

Have you greased the u-joints?Carrier bearing? I always try to pick the low hanging fruit first.There are any number of things it could be but these seem to be the easiest to do and see what happens.

**LockDoc** · 10-18-2013, 09:19 AM

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Did you block the wheels and put it in neutral to check the drive line. That relieves any pressure on the components. Hard to say without being there. It doesn't take much movement to produce a noise.

LockDoc

sKnNyPpY · 10-18-2013, 12:26 PM

My TH350 seems to shift cleaner now that I re-did all my grounds. Sometimes it clunks, sometimes it doesn't. Gonna clean the diff and lube the joints and see if that helps.

**bigmac73** · 10-18-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Did you block the wheels and put it in neutral to check the drive line. That relieves any pressure on the components. Hard to say without being there. It doesn't take much movement to produce a noise.

LockDoc

i will try that, my joints and carrier bearing are the non greaseable type

**Stocker** · 10-18-2013, 02:53 PM

You're not always able to get any movement from a bad u-joint. You should also look for evidence of rust or metal filings. Also, if you can, put it up on a hoist with someone in the driver's seat to put it in gear and slowly accelerate while you watch the u-joints for any wobble or shake.

GASoline71 · 10-18-2013, 03:03 PM

Check your motor mounts and tranny mounts as well. A busted motor mount will sometimes cause a "Clunk" when a rig is put in gear.

Gary

10-18-2013, 08:51 AM	#1
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Clink Clunk when putting in gear sometimes i get a clink when I put my truck in gear either FWD or Rev, I thought it was the U joints, but I got under neath they all feel tight, I tried to shake and move them up and down by hand, no kind of movement, at all. any thoughts, maybe my pinion gear is wore, I had the gear fluid changed a couple of years ago, and the garage said everything looked good inside no issues or shrapnel was found U joints and carrier bearing are about 3 years old __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

10-18-2013, 09:11 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Clink Clunk when putting in gear Have you greased the u-joints?Carrier bearing? I always try to pick the low hanging fruit first.There are any number of things it could be but these seem to be the easiest to do and see what happens. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-18-2013, 09:19 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,769	Re: Clink Clunk when putting in gear - Did you block the wheels and put it in neutral to check the drive line. That relieves any pressure on the components. Hard to say without being there. It doesn't take much movement to produce a noise. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-18-2013, 12:26 PM	#4
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Clink Clunk when putting in gear My TH350 seems to shift cleaner now that I re-did all my grounds. Sometimes it clunks, sometimes it doesn't. Gonna clean the diff and lube the joints and see if that helps. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

10-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: Clink Clunk when putting in gear You're not always able to get any movement from a bad u-joint. You should also look for evidence of rust or metal filings. Also, if you can, put it up on a hoist with someone in the driver's seat to put it in gear and slowly accelerate while you watch the u-joints for any wobble or shake. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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