Rythmic thump after hard acceleration

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Oct 17, 2019 | 06:13 PM

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Dan V

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Is that nasty cover for the truck? If so, get the OEM aluminum unit. That's almost as bad as @Tugly old steering wheel.

Oct 17, 2019 | 08:45 PM

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Yup. That's what came off the truck. New aluminum cover is on its way.

Oct 18, 2019 | 05:18 AM

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Yeah... I received all manners of grief from that one - like the comparison to a hot babe with bad teeth.

So... I got myself a tooth puller...

...and some dentures.

I discovered the word "grust" under my truck...

...and did something about that as well.

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Oct 18, 2019 | 11:44 AM

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Speaking of steering wheels, I got a squeak when I turn mine. Mostly hear when slowly turning. Any buddy know what that could be? WD don't help.

Oct 19, 2019 | 05:05 AM

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@Tugly, lol at "like a hot girl with bad teeth". I'll have to remember that one. I decided to go with the factory aluminum cover.

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@Bonanza35, boy that squeak could be anything. All I can say is start tearing into that steering column and grease everything that moves.

Oct 19, 2019 | 02:07 PM

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I was trying not to have to tear it apart, at least taking the wheel off. But I guess that is exactly what I'll have to do. Need to get some tools. At least a puller. Probably have everything else.

Oct 21, 2019 | 01:08 PM

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Figured out a way to use my transmission jack to lift the differential into the pumpkin.

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Oct 21, 2019 | 01:32 PM

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You must have decided on shim build I guess.

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Oct 21, 2019 | 02:41 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean Dan. Aren't shims the only thing one can use in a Sterling to adjust stuff?

Oct 21, 2019 | 09:28 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean Dan. Aren't shims the only thing one can use in a Sterling to adjust stuff?

Those carrier bearings are on right? Is the Sterling shimmed on the outside of the bearing? Or on the inside like a D60?

Oct 21, 2019 | 09:31 PM

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Those carrier bearings are on right? Is the Sterling shimmed on the outside of the bearing? Or on the inside like a D60?

Oh okay. Yeah they're shimmed on the outside.

Oct 22, 2019 | 05:48 AM

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Oh okay. Yeah they're shimmed on the outside.

Easy....well, easier than inside.

Oct 26, 2019 | 01:19 PM

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She's fixed!!!! No more thump-twang.

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Oct 26, 2019 | 03:05 PM

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You waste no time.

Oct 26, 2019 | 03:38 PM

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Due in no small part to your loan of the clamshell puller Dan. It took me three iterations before the tooth contact pattern and backlash came out right.

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