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theslawdawg · 10-20-2010, 11:33 AM

Okay,

I thought I was hearing things but this morning I confirmed it. I noticed when I was taking a right turn (around a block), I hear a distinctive "Rat-tat-tat-tat..." sound. Once I straighten her out, the noise is gone. It does not happen on left turns, and it does not happen at very slow speeds (like when I'm parking the truck). I'm not taking the turn super fast either, my speed is probably between 15-25 MPH when I take the turn. Any ideas? Thanks in advance...

ChevLoRay · 10-20-2010, 12:12 PM

Weird thing about noises....they're hard to nail down when you're behind the wheel.

Some shops have a noise detector that places microphones on all four corners so they can help pinpoint the area. It's a suggestion.

geezer#99 · 10-20-2010, 12:42 PM

Check your wheel bearing. Jack up that wheel and see how much play you have in it. Grab it at the top and bottom and wiggle it. Could be a bit loose and shifts to the side when you turn and contacts the disc pads.

piecesparts · 10-20-2010, 12:50 PM

LOL Join Nascar and turn left ALL of the time.

rollinhard · 10-20-2010, 12:57 PM

Could it be your rear diff. Gov lock might be broken they seem to make funny noises when turning right more then left I found. Don't know why must be in the mechanics of them just an idea.
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Zoomin · 10-20-2010, 03:30 PM

Does the noise change with engine speed or vehicle speed?
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GOPAPA · 10-20-2010, 04:30 PM

I had a noise like tic tic tic when turning in my 65 chevy pick up and it was the posi traction .

theslawdawg · 10-20-2010, 05:08 PM

I only notice the noise when I make turns around a street corner (90 degree turns). I have not tried to purposely speed up or slow down. I did try to hear for the noise when I pulled into a parking lot (at an obviously much lower speed) and I did not notice the noise.

theslawdawg · 10-21-2010, 10:23 PM

Well, I jacked the truck up and checked my tires. My front left tire jiggled and we confirmed that the wheel bearing needs replacement. I will do the uninstall/install tomorrow and will attempt to take pictures as I go. Thanks everyone for their help on this one.

1969stepside · 10-21-2010, 11:29 PM

the power steering pump could be going bad too just a thought

10-20-2010, 11:33 AM	#1
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Strange sound when turning right Okay, I thought I was hearing things but this morning I confirmed it. I noticed when I was taking a right turn (around a block), I hear a distinctive "Rat-tat-tat-tat..." sound. Once I straighten her out, the noise is gone. It does not happen on left turns, and it does not happen at very slow speeds (like when I'm parking the truck). I'm not taking the turn super fast either, my speed is probably between 15-25 MPH when I take the turn. Any ideas? Thanks in advance... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-20-2010, 12:12 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Strange sound when turning right Weird thing about noises....they're hard to nail down when you're behind the wheel. Some shops have a noise detector that places microphones on all four corners so they can help pinpoint the area. It's a suggestion. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-20-2010, 12:42 PM	#3
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: Strange sound when turning right Check your wheel bearing. Jack up that wheel and see how much play you have in it. Grab it at the top and bottom and wiggle it. Could be a bit loose and shifts to the side when you turn and contacts the disc pads.

10-20-2010, 12:50 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Strange sound when turning right LOL Join Nascar and turn left ALL of the time. __________________ Frank

10-20-2010, 12:57 PM	#5
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: Strange sound when turning right Could it be your rear diff. Gov lock might be broken they seem to make funny noises when turning right more then left I found. Don't know why must be in the mechanics of them just an idea. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

10-20-2010, 03:30 PM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Strange sound when turning right Does the noise change with engine speed or vehicle speed? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-20-2010, 04:30 PM	#7
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,628	Re: Strange sound when turning right I had a noise like tic tic tic when turning in my 65 chevy pick up and it was the posi traction .

10-20-2010, 05:08 PM	#8
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Strange sound when turning right I only notice the noise when I make turns around a street corner (90 degree turns). I have not tried to purposely speed up or slow down. I did try to hear for the noise when I pulled into a parking lot (at an obviously much lower speed) and I did not notice the noise. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-21-2010, 10:23 PM	#9
theslawdawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 67	Re: Strange sound when turning right Well, I jacked the truck up and checked my tires. My front left tire jiggled and we confirmed that the wheel bearing needs replacement. I will do the uninstall/install tomorrow and will attempt to take pictures as I go. Thanks everyone for their help on this one. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10

10-21-2010, 11:29 PM	#10
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,218	Re: Strange sound when turning right the power steering pump could be going bad too just a thought __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road



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