The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

I've got a squeak in the front end, but it only happens after the engine bay is totally heat soaked. Normally driving and when you're continuously moving it doesn't happen, but if you're sitting in traffic or idling there's a squeak. Sounds kinda like a bushing to me. Feels like it's in the steering somewhere. Any thoughts?

 

[PGRChaplain]

If the car is not moving why would you suspect the suspension? Check the Idler Pulley on the Serpentine Belt.

 

[churchmouse]

My son and I picked up the last truck load of firewood for the winter and got it stacked and ready.
We pondered what to do with this beautiful afternoon. My SIL came out and pulled the tarp off of his 1971 Buick Riviera and popped the hood. That was all it took.
Found all the bits and pieces to make the 750 Holley Vac secondary fit/work on the 455. Used my tight radius 3/8th" bender and mad a sweet fuel line for it. Landed the wires on the starter. Figured out a few things that we need to get. Good progress today.

 

[churchmouse]

If the car is not moving why would you suspect the suspension? Check the Idler Pulley on the Serpentine Belt.

My thoughts as well.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

If the car is not moving why would you suspect the suspension? Check the Idler Pulley on the Serpentine Belt.

Yeah that was a crap description. It's only when you turn the steering wheel. Probably important info to let everyone know.

 

[churchmouse]

Yeah that was a crap description. It's only when you turn the steering wheel. Probably important info to let everyone know.

 

[halfmileharry]

Yeah that was a crap description. It's only when you turn the steering wheel. Probably important info to let everyone know.

Is it when you turn the wheel ALL THE WAY to one side or the other?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Is it when you turn the wheel ALL THE WAY to one side or the other?

Nope. Any steering wheel movement.

 

[femurphy77]

Nope. Any steering wheel movement.

Slipping belt? Pumps under load, belt slips, squeak.

 

[Bigtanker]

My thought would be the bearing plate on top of the strut. My moms Buick did that before I relpaced the struts.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Squeak is the only word I could think of. It's not the belt. It's not really a grind either though.

 

[femurphy77]

When all else fails get the brains of the outfit out there and have her turn the steering wheel while you listen.

Assuming you're "encumbered".

 

[halfmileharry]

It's gotta be the dome light bulb.
I'm sitting here trying to figure out someone else's squeak or maybe not a squeak (OPs best guess to describe it). I haven't heard it so my guess is the bulb. Try a LED dome light.

 

[femurphy77]

Been working on the front end of the racecar this weekend, I don't have a lift so have to use the next best thing:

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[churchmouse]

Been working on the front end of the racecar this weekend, I don't have a lift so have to use the next best thing:

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I like it. Oh yeah. Anything to keep from crawling.

 

[thunderchicken]

Been working on the front end of the racecar this weekend, I don't have a lift so have to use the next best thing:

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I like it but...where are the jack stands? Fab some extra tall stands and use the equipment to sit up high enough to work on

 

[femurphy77]

I like it. Oh yeah. Anything to keep from crawling.

I like it but...where are the jack stands? Fab some extra tall stands and use the equipment to sit up high enough to work on

Most definitely! This was actually just a trial to see how much room I could get lifting it up. I've got a bunch of 4x6 timbers that I'll be building essentially a gallows to hang it from for working on. That should support it sufficiently to allow a safe working environment, I'm not much on trying to prevent an "Act of God" because, really?

 

[churchmouse]

Trans guy is back from Vaca. Guess I will roll it down to him this week.
Been really busy getting everything ready for seasons change.

 

[churchmouse]

Velocity has a show on doing a piece on the killer Dodge wheelstander.
I need to rewind and watch it. Will report back.

 

[femurphy77]

Velocity has a show on doing a piece on the killer Dodge wheelstander.
I need to rewind and watch it. Will report back.

There ARE some things I miss about not having "the tube" in the house any more but commercials are tough to get over for me so I'll keep the $100+ per month! I wonder if any of the online stuff has velocity on it. . . . .