new gears whine

[Rent-A-Racer]

I just had a new ring and pinion installed. I got the 3rd member back from the speed shop, put it back together, and went for a drive.
I now notice a low whine/roar at low speeds (i.e. slowing for a light.) Is this a big deal as I have no problems otherwise.

What gives??

 

['68StangGT]

good reading here:

http://www.gearsolutionsonline.com/articles/gearwhine0204.html

 

[allcarfan]

what gear did you have put in? A taller gear (numerically higher) may wind a bit.

 

[6Stang7]

Some gears just make noise. Richmond are famous for being noisy gears. I wouldn't worry about it, it very well might go away after the break in period.

 

[12sec67]

what gear did you have put in? A taller gear (numerically higher) may wind a bit.

i have 4.11's and they don't wind... if the backlash isn't set right it will make a noise. i would take it to the shop, take them for a drive and have them re-do it.

 

[Rent-A-Racer]

Hey are indeed Richmond gears. I bought them from a Nascar team that opted not to use them.

THis could account for the noise I suppose?? (Being a heavy duty set)

Any thoughts? TIA

 

[Fostang]

yup richmonds make noise.

 

[Rent-A-Racer]

Well thanks for all your input. I guess I'll drive, and hope the break-in period quites them some. If not, oh well I have very little $$ in the gear swap. I can live with a little whine. Thanks for all your input.

 

[gjz30075]

That's the reason race teams like Richmond gears. They're closer to straight cut rather than being beveled, hence, stronger. You now have race car noise.

 

[grabberorange]

My richmond 3.89's don't make any noise.

 

[Fostang]

My richmond 3.89's don't make any noise.

Kind of hard to hear them over 2.5" flowmaster's that are turned down eh.

 

[10secgoal]

I also have 4.11 richmond. No whine. They are probably set too tight. You know all the movies with air raid sirens? It's a set of gears that are set very tight with a bull horn infront. Just my 2 cents.

 

[6Stang7]

Kind of hard to hear them over 2.5" flowmaster's that are turned down eh.

Aint that the truth. I don't hear any noise from my Richmond 4.11's, but I also don't hear much over my exhaust. BTW Sal, how goes the fastback?