3520 cab squeak

jrutherford · Nov 18, 2008

Anybody have a cab "chirping" in their tractor - sounds like big bird riding along?
Assuming it is glass, don't know how to fix.... tips please.

nmu98 · Nov 18, 2008

Mine did it also. Its the door latch mechanism. Your doors are not tight enough. At least mine were not. I think when they adjust them at the factory, the rubber is new, and has never been compressed. Over the time it takes for the customer to get them, the rubber loosens up a bit, and you have to tighten the door. Its simple, you just move the gold latch rod in a bit. Move small amounts at a time. You could also put some vasaline on your rod

The door latch rod....

jrutherford · Nov 18, 2008

nmu98 said:
Mine did it also. Its the door latch mechanism. Your doors are not tight enough. At least mine were not. I think when they adjust them at the factory, the rubber is new, and has never been compressed. Over the time it takes for the customer to get them, the rubber loosens up a bit, and you have to tighten the door. Its simple, you just move the gold latch rod in a bit. Move small amounts at a time. You could also put some vasaline on your rod The door latch rod....

LOL!!! Needed a good laugh this morning!
I'LL DO BOTH!!

Thanks nmu98

JasonMac · Nov 18, 2008

It's normal... mine did it for quite some time when it was new too... I came to believe it was the seal gaskets breaking in also... it will go away.

Spudland_Dave · Nov 18, 2008

Mine did it when new..found it to be the "newness" of the rubber on the glass...its not slippery so it chirps. Spray a little silicone lube on a rag and wipe down your seals....it will go away.
Or you can give it a little time to get dusty & dirty...that works too