How can I tell if my electric motor is making noise?

How can I tell if my electric motor is making noise?

Push the shaft all the way “in”, and measure its outwards movement. (Automotive feeler gauges can sometimes assist). If electric motor shaft end play is more than .060″ and if noise is a problem, the motor could be suspect. 3. Motor is improperly mounted or aligned

Why does my Ford engine make a rattling noise when I start it?

Use professional quality oil filters. While purchasing economy oil filters may save a few dollars, you will be greeted on cold starts by a rattling noise that continues until the engine reaches operating temperature. All oil filters are not made the same.

Why does my 5.4 liter engine make noise?

The 5.4-liter is prone to three different types of abnormal engine noise. Use professional quality oil filters. While purchasing economy oil filters may save a few dollars, you will be greeted on cold starts by a rattling noise that continues until the engine reaches operating temperature. All oil filters are not made the same.

Why does my car make a grinding noise when I start it?

A worn starter drive gear not making proper contact with the flywheel could make this noise. This is similar to the one that is heard if you start your engine and then accidentally restart it. However, grinding may also happen inside the starting motor. In either case, it’s something that can’t be fixed on the engine.

What makes a strange noise when the engine is hot?

OK, this is one of several times I am hearing this strange noise (S) when the engine is hot hot. Going down the highway or just pulling out, the noise sounds like metal marbles from somewhere in and around the front cylinder. I had it back to the dealer for this and they could not duplicate the sounds.

Why is the crankshaft noise so loud under heavy load?

This noise is loudest when the engine is under heavy load. Excessive crankshaft end play is indicated by an intermittent rap or knock sharper than a worn main bearing. The following are causes of main bearing noise: A damaged or worn connecting rod bearing will produce knock under all speeds.

Why does my engine make a dull knocking noise?

Damaged or worn main bearing noise is revealed by dull thuds or knocks which happen on every engine revolution. This noise is loudest when the engine is under heavy load. Excessive crankshaft end play is indicated by an intermittent rap or knock sharper than a worn main bearing. The following are causes of main bearing noise:

Why does my car make a rattling noise when I start it?

An engine rattling noise, or a clicking sound in an engine, can spring up from a number of sources. Whether it’s engine knocking when accelerating or some kind of spark knock or just a general engine noise, some are more serious than others, but there’s one thing that’s true of them all: it’s never good to leave it alone.