mightykp
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1995 f-350 Dually, automatic. Towing with a car dolly when... sudden noise from rear left tire area. Truck stops to point where I think it's a tranny problem. Get out and check the wheels and feel for heat.
All seems okay. Nothing wrong with tow dolly.
Resume driving at low speeds and seems to be a thump. Also, now and again I think I hear noise on the left frame? Quick clank. Maybe 3 times in 300 miles.
Background: Recently replaced wheel seals and rear drums and shoes. Bearings good. Retightened, backed off a hair the spindle nut. Tires spin freeely. Added gear oil to pumpkin, tilted both sides to get oil down.
BTW not a Dana. No problem for the first 300 miles to car and first 70 miles with tow. Constant thumping even after the event. Another harsh noise from left side 100 miles from home.
Got her home. Jacked her up and tested for bearing looseness. Left side with issue tight. Opposite side a bit of play.
Here's the key clue: both dually tires on problem side have a flat spot. Melted.
Any ideas?
(and yes this is a powerstroke but highest sage advice resides in these chambers)
All seems okay. Nothing wrong with tow dolly.
Resume driving at low speeds and seems to be a thump. Also, now and again I think I hear noise on the left frame? Quick clank. Maybe 3 times in 300 miles.
Background: Recently replaced wheel seals and rear drums and shoes. Bearings good. Retightened, backed off a hair the spindle nut. Tires spin freeely. Added gear oil to pumpkin, tilted both sides to get oil down.
BTW not a Dana. No problem for the first 300 miles to car and first 70 miles with tow. Constant thumping even after the event. Another harsh noise from left side 100 miles from home.
Got her home. Jacked her up and tested for bearing looseness. Left side with issue tight. Opposite side a bit of play.
Here's the key clue: both dually tires on problem side have a flat spot. Melted.
Any ideas?
(and yes this is a powerstroke but highest sage advice resides in these chambers)