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Colonel Biggs · 08-17-2014, 04:34 PM

Yes, I am well aware of the castle nut alignment drill for cotters from my restoration process, but reminders never hurt. I have also been known from time to time to place a series of cotters, but forgetting to return to spread the ends. Reminders are always welcome.

When I return to the Roadster I will set the torque on the rear axle nuts and report back. But, I am suspicious why this noise condition, which is very pronounced in high, occurred all of a sudden. Since I replaced all of the hardware in the differential when I undertook the rebuild, and meticulously performed all of the required measurements, and becuase the rear has been silent for the last 400 miles, I am hesitant to open it up without first exhausting all other possiblities. There is always the possibility of a failed bearing, even if new, although it has never happened to me.

08-17-2014, 04:34 PM	#10
Colonel Biggs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 158	Re: Can't seem to locate a growl Yes, I am well aware of the castle nut alignment drill for cotters from my restoration process, but reminders never hurt. I have also been known from time to time to place a series of cotters, but forgetting to return to spread the ends. Reminders are always welcome. When I return to the Roadster I will set the torque on the rear axle nuts and report back. But, I am suspicious why this noise condition, which is very pronounced in high, occurred all of a sudden. Since I replaced all of the hardware in the differential when I undertook the rebuild, and meticulously performed all of the required measurements, and becuase the rear has been silent for the last 400 miles, I am hesitant to open it up without first exhausting all other possiblities. There is always the possibility of a failed bearing, even if new, although it has never happened to me.