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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 01:12 AM
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I have a 1977 Ford F-250 SuperCab with a 460 engine and an automatic transmision. My truck has 460,000 miles on it. When I pull my 1963 26ft Airstream (about 5,000lbs) a strange tapping sound comes from the rear of the truck. It only happens (or at least I only hear it) at low speeds when I take my foot off the gas. I have no idea what this could be. Is it something to worry about? What could it be?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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You might wanna check the u-joints
 
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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HI
I would think that you have a brinnelled wheel bearing. Just to be on the safe side, Id pull the drum and check it. GOOD LUCK
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Ben
 
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Old Jan 27, 2003 | 06:42 PM
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I wqould agree with Bigf150 and say it is a u-jiont going bad.
 
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