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Topic: loud gears
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-31-2002 04:14 PM
 
I mean LOUD- like a train. They're Richmond 3.55s put in by a highly recommended mechanic. He asked me when I first went to him whether it was a track or street car. When I told him "street," he said I would not be happy. I'm not. Mechanic apologized. Said he'd yanked the chunk and measured twice- wasn't happening. Said to get some different gears and he'd do it again. Driving back from the shop, I had dogs barking, car alarms going off, and everybody looking. So much for my "sleeper." Question now is what to do. Thought Richmonds were THE gears to get. Hunt for Ford gears? What about other manufacturers? Found 2 at "Gears Are Us": US Strange and Motive Performance. Will not buy without a recommendation. This is an 8" rear, btw. Appreciate any help. On the bright side, the new engine is running great. JimO
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-31-2002 04:23 PM
Glad to hear it's running good.And you dont have to worry about the using your horn now. 
I think it's how the gears were set up.Just my opinion I know alot guys that have run richmond and never heard any that loud.SCOOP. ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
MEM#1240 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-31-2002 04:47 PM
Richmond are good gears. Sounds to me that he didn't install them right. What was the backlash set at?Is the sound constant, or does it go away coasting? ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC
MCA Member # 47773
Of all the things I've lost, my mind is what I miss the most.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 9835
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-31-2002 04:59 PM
Jim,I've installed a few sets of Richmond gears. The latest we're 3.89s in Melissa's '66 and they are nice and quiet. The Richmond gears have to be set up differently. The instruction sheet included with Richmonds explains it very well and shows the contact pattern required when they are set up. My guess is that your mechanic didn't read the instructions. 
SteveW
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Larry Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 540
From: Redwood City, Ca. USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-31-2002 05:35 PM
I hate to pick on your wrench but I've used quite a few sets of Richmond's and never had a niose problem. I just did a set of 3.55s in an 8" and they're quiet like a mouse. I don't even use the proper tools either, just a torque wrench, grease and some paper  !
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Fastback
Journeyman Posts: 28
From: Livonia,MI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-31-2002 06:47 PM
I bought a set of Richmond gears for a 9" 3.55. I could not get them quiet. I had another professional set up the gears and still noisey. The third company I went to said that the Richmonds were known for noise. He installed another of gears which I cant remember the manufacture and they were noisey. I went back and they got me some Motor Sport gears and that took care of my noise.
Fastback
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project66
Gearhead Posts: 246
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-31-2002 08:02 PM
Thanks for the replies-Steve L- It is only noisy when there's a load. Coasts quietly (might get me in and out of the driveway at night). Scoop, Steve W, and Larry- sure you must be right. They're not in right. From the looks of his shop, this wasn't the first rear he'd set up but maybe he'd never seen a set of Richmond instructions. I didn't have the sheet for him. (What's different about installing em, Steve?) Funny though- my first inclination after hearing the car was to go to another shop. There's one here in BR that 9 outta 10 will mention when you ask about gears. He's high but his rep is that its done right. Called him and asked if he'd have a look at the chunk. Told him they were Richmonds and he said nope, wouldn't have anything to do with em- too noisy. I'll call Richmond and get him some instructions. thanks, guys-
JimO
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Larry Jennings
Gearhead Posts: 540
From: Redwood City, Ca. USA
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-31-2002 08:24 PM
Steve L is onto your problem and it aint the gears .
I've never looked at Richmond's instructions either.
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 607
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-31-2002 09:15 PM
I've always heard Richmond gears are noisy, so I've steered clear. FRPP gears are the quietest. Cost about the same too.
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 200
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-01-2002 11:32 AM
I had US Starnge 3.25 gears installed in my 8" last spring. I am very satisfied with them. They are quiet. I had them installed by a shop that does nothing but rear ends.------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
'01 Bullitt #3357, Dark Highland Green
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Rustang1
Gearhead Posts: 110
From:
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-01-2002 01:23 PM
I've set up new and used gearsets and never had any noise problems. Except for the first one I did, and we didn't measure pinion depth. As long as the pinion depth is set to what is etched on the gearset, all your bearings are adjusted right, and your backlash is okay, the gears should not be noisy.
If they are as noisy as you say, you'll probably be experiencing premature gear wear soon! ------------------
1968 Mustang,Clevor,C4
1969 Torino 351C 4spd
1978 F150 460 C6
1978 F150 351W C6
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Robert K
Gearhead Posts: 706
From: Nashville, TN
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 02-04-2002 01:34 PM
I've got the same problem in my fastback. I had 3.50 traction lock setup by a highly recommended mechanic. I get a whine from them when there is a load put on them (i.e. not coasting. When I coast there is no whine). The only problem is the guy who set it up for me is about 180 miles away and I don't feel like listening to it for 180 miles. I guess I could remove it and take it to him but I shouldn't have to go to that trouble. I was thinking about taking it to some place local and then see if the guy who set it up would pay part of the bill. I figure I used my time on the first install but the second install should be on him.------------------
67convertible 289/auto
65fastback 302/4sp [This message has been edited by Robert K (edited 02-04-2002).]
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