Thread: Strange Noise

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My '69 Mustang has been making a noise that sounds roughly like a bucket rolling down a hill. I suspect it is either the rear wheel bearing or the speed cable not being propperly greased. Can anyone theorise on what this could be? If it is the bearing, does this require immediate attention?

Also, does anyone know what torque setting I should use for the valve cover? The manual I have does not specify.

If it is the bearing, does this require immediate attention?
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Yes
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Also, does anyone know what torque setting I should use for the valve cover? The manual I have does not specify.
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I just snug them up, not so tight that you distort the cover .......... just snug.

Originally posted by gemcleod
My '69 Mustang has been making a noise that sounds roughly like a bucket rolling down a hill. I suspect it is either the rear wheel bearing or the speed cable not being propperly greased. Can anyone theorise on what this could be? If it is the bearing, does this require immediate attention?

Also, does anyone know what torque setting I should use for the valve cover? The manual I have does not specify.

if you think its the speedometer then take it loose and drive the car if noise is gone, lub. or replace the cable and problem is fixed.

Where is the noise coming from??? front or back??
If it is the front,,i'd be checking for broken impeller shaft on the water pump,,,also alternator bushings/bearings,,,
is the noise constant?
Try coasting the car in nuetral,,,see if the noise goes away,,that'll eliminate everything after the engine,,except the rear wheels.
Other than that,,,you havent given enough info to properly diagnose this problem.
*Funny bit* Have you looked behind your stang??
maybee a kid tied a bucket to the back,,,that would explain the bucket going downhill noise. LoL

My 73 Mustang made a noise that fits that description and it was the exhaust too close to the driveshaft.