Re: [MV] M151A2 Rear End Noise?

Kerry Vanderzalm (kvanderz@direct.ca)
Fri, 18 Dec 1998 16:05:54 -0800

I've heard that M151s are famous for noisey diffs. Is this true?

Joe Foley wrote:

> ---Kerry Vanderzalm wrote:
> >
> > It's a roar. It is louder when not pulling hard. pretty quiet when
> > accelerating.
> > Kerry
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Since you didn't mention one side or the other I'm going to assume
> that its in the gear box. And since its doing it when not "loaded"
> I'm going to GUESS that the gears are worn and have excessive slack,
> but my crystal ball is dim at this range. Try shifting between first
> and reverse and listen to what kind of sound you get, may have to drag
> the brake a little.
>
> I take it you've checked the lube level and its condition, the drain
> plug may have a magnet in it that may tell a story.
>
> Joe F.
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