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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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noise from bellhousing?
I have a noise that sounds like it is coming from tthe bellhousing on my 2003 F350 with the V-10 6speed manual. The noise sounds like the flywheel rubbing on the tin spacer between the engine and transmission. The local Ford dealer has never heard this before on a superduty(of course!!). The noise is not consistent. It will come and go and does it with the clutch pedal in or out. Has anyone experienced this kind of noise? I am planning on tearing it apart in a couple of weeks and want to know what to look for. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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does it happen between 1800 and 2300 rpms?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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It mostly does it when the truck is at idle but the sound changes with rpm change.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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theres an inspection sheild on the auto's that was made of too light a guage of sheetsteel, maybe tha manuals have a simmiliar deal
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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I was hoping for something like that but won't know for sure until I take it apart. I was hoping someone else experienced this noise.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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MY auto makes the same noise ever since they changed the stater and flex plate let me know what you find ....please!!!!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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I plan to tear into it soon. I will keep you posted.
 
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MY auto makes the same noise ever since they changed the stater and flex plate let me know what you find ....please!!!!

unbolt the inspection plate, (its easy) go for a drive, see if noise is still there...
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 04:33 AM
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unbolt the inspection plate, (its easy) go for a drive, see if noise is still there...
tryed that noise sill there
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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Pull the inspection cover, and look inside with a flashlight - the separator plate might have warped. OR - the bendix on the starter is not retracting all the way and rubbing the teeth on the flywheel.

Weird... definitely report back!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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Pull the inspection cover, and look inside with a flashlight - the separator plate might have warped. OR - the bendix on the starter is not retracting all the way and rubbing the teeth on the flywheel.

Weird... definitely report back!
yea ILL be on it this weekend took it back where they did the work and removed the cover and checked all the TC bolts all were tight looked up inside as best we could ( I vote thats its the rebuild stater too) the tech. on this job is my son so I dont think theres any B.S. but we will see
 
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My bet is a cracked flywheel. Remove two of the torque converter bolts and I'll bet you'll see a crack going from one hole to the next. Common problem that fits the sound you listed.
 
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I was going to mention the cracked-flywheel/flexplate thing - happened to a few people with the '99's...
 
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are you referring to my noise or to Ken's noise? He would have the flex plate and I have a flywheel. I will check mine out tomorrow anyways. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 04:38 AM
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SORRY didnt mean to hyjack your thred 03f350sdrgcb but you never know when these wizards will enlighten now i will be on that flex plate
 
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