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Old 06-07-2018, 08:55 PM
Branger21 Branger21 is offline
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Default rattle sound at 1st gear start

My Ranger makes a rattling sound when I take off in 1st gear it is the same sound as if I'm going too slow it a certain gear (for example starting in 2nd)
Am I letting off the clutch to early? It seems to happen unless I don't let off the clutch fully until after around 5-7mph..
Even after I am fully engaged in 1st gear it will make the sound if I am going slower than 5-7mph.
I live in a neighborhood where that is a common occurrence, speed limit is 10mph with pedestrians walking dogs, speed bumps and what not. (I do usually clutch in and out for speed bumps...they are "V" shaped..)
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Old 06-07-2018, 08:58 PM
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Default Re: rattle sound at 1st gear start

Check your drivetrain bushings, and heat shields. Easiest possible culprits
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Old 06-07-2018, 09:09 PM
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Default Re: rattle sound at 1st gear start

Thank you I will look into that.
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Old 06-07-2018, 10:28 PM
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Default Re: rattle sound at 1st gear start

Soft drive train bushings will allow Flex which leads to Parts rubbing. Heat shields come loose and cause a vibration at certain RPMs. Good luck
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