FW: Parts needed,clunk question

["Graham, George W \(GE Energy\)" <george.graham@xxxxxxxxx>]

One item lots of folks will also overlook is to tighten the bolts that hold the strut bushing bracket to the subframe.   This can cause "crunching" noises if the bolts are just barely not tight (cured a noise in my Eagle anyway).   Note that there are torque specs for these bolts -- too tight on the through-bolts, and you start dimpling in the subframe.

George Graham
AMC of Houston

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Subject: Re: Parts needed,clunk question


My 68 American does the same clunking..on the right hand side.  I've tightened a few things but its still there.  it just passed a certification so the front end had to be tight.  

On August 23, 2005 Frank Swygert wrote:

> Since the 327 uses a standard Holley pattern carb, I'd go to a speed shop and get a generic spring and bracket. Anyone who sells Holley carbs should have one -- or that carries "Mr. Gasket" rack speed parts.
> 
> The clunk is likely an inner A arm bushing. Check those and tie rod ends. I suspect an A arm bushing because the bushing "sets" going forward and stays there, but when you back up and put on brakes it moves. It's most likely an upper A arm bushing, not the lower. Turning will put more pressure on one of the upper bushings depending on the direction of turn. Have the bushings ever been changed?
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> On August 22, 2005 Bargain Bob Petersen wrote:
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> > Happy Monday listers !
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> > Got the Marlin back today from my mechanic and he says I need a throttle return bracket and spring, anyone know the part number and where I can get one? Also need a master cylinder (327 w/front discs) and cant seem to find one.
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> > I have a clunk that just developed, when I back out of my driveway with the front wheels turned, I get a clunk from the front end. This just started and I sure would like to know what it is. As always any and all help is appreciated.
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