RTV rattle

   / RTV rattle #1  

cypressman

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I have an RTV with about 30 hours and it has developed a loud rattle underneath. I raised the bed with the RTV idling in neutral, and the noise is coming from the front transmission yoke and u-joint. There is about 1/8 inch of play. It looks like a design flaw to me. There should be more support for the front drive shaft near the yoke. Maybe a pillow block, or some such. I'll complain to my dealer at the 50 hour service (if things hold together that long). Anyone else had the problem?
 
   / RTV rattle #2  
Cypressman,

I didn't realize you posted your question twice so please look at the "extreme rattle" thread for my response to your question. There are also other RTVer's listed there that I am sure will be responding to to your question soon too. Welcome aboard! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
   / RTV rattle #3  
Mine does the same thing. Poor machining at the factory. I have 190 hour on mine, still has not broke. put the machine in 4wd and it will put torque on the driveshaft. This seems to stop the rattle.
 
   / RTV rattle #4  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Mine does the same thing. Poor machining at the factory. I have 190 hour on mine, still has not broke. put the machine in 4wd and it will put torque on the driveshaft. This seems to stop the rattle.)</font>

agronmist

Cypressman got a new front yoke which corrected the error. Since it's still on warrantee, should you do the same?
Personally, I'd hate to put it in 4wd to cover a noise in the drivetrain.
 
   / RTV rattle #5  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">(
Cypressman got a new front yoke which corrected the error. Since it's still on warrantee, should you do the same? )</font>

Yes
 

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