Things That Vibrate

[Bob Bidonde]

In your opinion, what are the most annoying things that vibrate, shimmy, shake and tamp in the Model "A"?

I am working on a presentation about vibrations in the Model "A," and I want to be sure I discuss the most annoying ones, so your comments will be of help.

[Gary WA]

Doors rubbing on body, Springs if not oiled,CCPU Tail gate,!

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Bad seal in the front widow, window rattles.

[eagle]

The front windshield squeeks where it touches the windshield frame to body. A little vaseline takes care of it for a while. Kind of a fingernail on chalkboard sounding squeek. :0

[katy]

Rear view mirrors.

[jb-ob]

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Passengers.

[Roxo]

Originally Posted by jb-ob

Passengers.

I wonder does this include the wife?

[Davew]

Mine is the top of the drivers side front window.. I have tried tape, and grease nothing works. Also leaks a little water. The back tray on my coupe vibrates where it meets the metal part. really annoying. Guess thats part of what makes them interesting.

[DNLs1930]

The worst noise I HAD was the muffler "heat shield" that had cracked on one side and clanked with every road bump!!! Second is a set of brake rod "anti rattlers that RATTLE because they cracked at the mounting point. I have net gotten then changed yet... Got a set of the '31"wire" type anti rattlers as a replacement based on many reviews and experiences from Ford Barn members.


I probably have many of the other noises but just not able to hear them over the first two... but those issues will soon be history!!

[Conaway2]

The clutch pedal vibrates against the floorboard when I shift into 3rd gear. I usually stop it by putting my left foot under the pedal to hold it still.

[Big hammer]

Steering column buzzing, it makes your hands numb! Not the horn rod but the column, mines the column drop to column connection.

[Tacoma Bob]

My wallet coming out of my pocket when buying Model "A" parts. LOL

[chrs1961815]

Horn rod and the frame because of kmproper flywheel alignment.

[1crosscut]

Original tail pipe clamp. Mostly on deceleration.

[Bill G]

There is a @#*&$ squeak that I installed! Top side rail wood in my Tudor. Apparently I missed just a teensy bit of anti squeak and it is intermittent enough to drive me nuts but my wife and others who all have better hearing than me .... don’t seem to mind or care. But I do!

[Tudortomnz]

As others have noted, front windshield frame to body & door glass area & also I get squeaks from the metal floor plate around gear lever & hand brake.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

More of a squeak, not a rattle


I use Bees Wax on door rubber bumpers, and usually lasts a driving season. I have an old toilet wax ring that I cut off piece, put in a zip lock baggy, and store in my truck.

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Originally Posted by Tudortomnz

As others have noted, front windshield frame to body & door glass area & also I get squeaks from the metal floor plate around gear lever & hand brake.

I get this too, what do you do?

[History]

Bob, it's all that stuff you carry for "just in case".

I hope to tag mine here soon and find out what what noises I have on the hiway. Oh, and see if my jb welded block holds.

Mr 30 closed cab, I have a used wax toilet seal/ring I'll send if you if you want?

[GPierce]

Throttle rod against the GAV rod.

[burner31]

The list would be much shorter if you were to ask "Which parts don't vibrate?"

[Bob Bidonde]

Hey History! I keep all of that contingency stuff in an outside tool box so I can't hear it rattle, but I know it does rattle. Should I also carry a used toilet wax ring????

[Bob Bidonde]

My annoyances are engine vibrations, chatter from V8 clutch, wheel tamping over 60 MPH, pedals shaking, brake rods rattling and hand brake lever shaking

[30 Closed Cab PU]

After having the motor pulled and rebuilt, motor reinstalled, the Accellerator Assembly return spring rattles against my firewall - wrapped piece of rag around the spring - farmer fix.

[Werner]

Hi, the rods that hold the radiator in place. Shrill high-frequency twitching.

[katy]

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Originally Posted by Bob Bidonde

My annoyances are engine vibrations, chatter from V8 clutch, wheel tamping over 60 MPH, pedals shaking, brake rods rattling and hand brake lever shaking

What do you mean by "wheel tamping"? Don't think I've heard that expression before.

[duke36]

Wheel sidemounts: solution tighten arm nuts, air up tires to at least 30# to seat in wells properly.
F150 tranny rear cross member support: solution check rubber pad condition.
Doors: use Door Ease (or toilet ring wax as stated) on bumpers, door latches, etc.
Windows: solution, shim felt runners if worn or glass too narrow.
Body bolts: check periodically
Steering column quadrant rods: check felt anti rattles or add insulation inside column housing

[JoeCB]

Without sidetracking the thread too far,,, what techniques do you use for isolating a rattle? I find it helpful to have a passenger begin feeling around and applying pressure to various parts and pieces to see if any one application stops the noise. It's not too safe to try this technique if you are the driver and "feeler" while going down the road... don't ask!
Joe B

PS, and still haven't found the pesty squeak!

[30 Closed Cab PU]

Not running, have had someone rock my truck , mildly jump on the bumpers, etc.

[Bob Bidonde]

Wheel tamping is from a heavy spot unbalance. Tamping is hopping / bouncing. I was driving on I-95 doing 60MPH when a fellow pulled alongside and told my wife that the right front wheel was tamping up & down. It was seriously out of balance.

[Tudortomnz]

At 60mph, I would say everything would be rattling. Too fast, even if modified!