Clacking from rear end

[COASTBUSTER]

I have a Ford 4000 industrial series backhoe loader. 1957. Just lately i noticed a loud clacking sound coming from the rear end. It started only when in reverse. Now it's forward also. Sounds terrible. Any thoughts? Dan

 

[KYErik]

Rear axle fluid level OK? Does the noise change when you apply the brakes? Has it been cold/might water in the rear end fluid have frozen?

 

[COASTBUSTER]

Fluids ok,no change when brakes are applied and hasn't been cold enough to freeze yet. Dan Sounds like a gear problem. Definitely not from tranny.

 

[KYErik]

I have a 4cyl gas ford 4000 (early 60's) I wonder if you could inspect the ring gear by looking though the large oil fill plug hole (just behind the seat).

 

[Ford tractor]

Pick up the rear and and tighten the wheel lug nuts and the rim to center disc bolts. Many times they will loosen up and fool people.

Do you have pie weights ? They could be loose too.

Otherwise, it's time to pull the axles and see if the bearings are shot. Then pull the trumpets and see if you broke a gear or something worse.

 

[COASTBUSTER]

I'm not familiar with pie weights. Also,if I broke a gear is it fixable without separating the rear from the tranny?

 

[whodat526]

I'm not familiar with pie weights. Also,if I broke a gear is it fixable without separating the rear from the tranny?

if its just the ring gear or spider gear yes if its the pinion no

 

[twinjayhawks]

You lost me at "Clacking from rear end". I can't even begin to think what that would be???

 

[whitetiger]

if its just the ring gear or spider gear yes if its the pinion no

Ring gear and pinion are a matched pair, if you replace the ring gear, you also replace the pinion.

 

[Soundguy]

on an auto.. sure.. no question.

on a tractor.. well.. it's not as big an issue..