RTV rattle

cypressman · Sep 24, 2004

I have an RTV with about 30 hours and it has developed a loud rattle underneath. I raised the bed with the RTV idling in neutral, and the noise is coming from the front transmission yoke and u-joint. There is about 1/8 inch of play. It looks like a design flaw to me. There should be more support for the front drive shaft near the yoke. Maybe a pillow block, or some such. I'll complain to my dealer at the 50 hour service (if things hold together that long). Anyone else had the problem?

rtvman · Sep 24, 2004

Cypressman,

I didn't realize you posted your question twice so please look at the "extreme rattle" thread for my response to your question. There are also other RTVer's listed there that I am sure will be responding to to your question soon too. Welcome aboard! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

agronomist · Nov 4, 2004

Mine does the same thing. Poor machining at the factory. I have 190 hour on mine, still has not broke. put the machine in 4wd and it will put torque on the driveshaft. This seems to stop the rattle.

bczoom · Nov 4, 2004

( Mine does the same thing. Poor machining at the factory. I have 190 hour on mine, still has not broke. put the machine in 4wd and it will put torque on the driveshaft. This seems to stop the rattle.)

agronmist

Cypressman got a new front yoke which corrected the error. Since it's still on warrantee, should you do the same?
Personally, I'd hate to put it in 4wd to cover a noise in the drivetrain.