(10-31-2015, 10:02 AM)GeoHacker Wrote: I have a whine still somewhere.
Transfer case in neutral, revving engine, clutch out, only hear little in 5 Speed 1,2,3 (louder 3), 4th not any louder, 5th much louder.
Given 4th is quiet enough, transfer probably ok?
So, I guess...leaves either new smaller 5th gear interior needle bearing as suspect (cage was not as robust looking as my original), or my Loctite experiment of the (big'un) 5th gear…with resulting not liking new meshing pattern (very possible?) or it was just too worn out already from prior wear and bearings then the low oil, and shouldn't have re-used it at all (tried but couldn't locate same model anywhere).
The whine is when you are initially loading beforehand, and then after, like when you back off just a little…but still with gas engaged.
Not sure if is fatal or what. Running Sta-Lube GL-4 85W90 (NAPA)
Checking rear differential levels, going to stick the stethoscope on it all (wish had Steelman Chassis Ear)
Engine now developing rough lower rpm…hope is just some of that older gas passing through.
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