92 ranger

[tammyleigh]

5 speed. rattle i think from clutch in neutral 2.3 engine. idling.release bearing just replaced.old one was not bad.
could a pilot bearing cause it. clutch pedal released.i just bought this one now have 2.thanks

 

[Shran]

A little bit of noise in neutral is normal, according to the service manual "Gear rollover noise, inherent in manual transmissions, is caused by the constant mesh gears turning at engine idle speed, while the clutch is engaged and the transmission is in neutral..........Gear rollover noise will disappear when the clutch is disengaged or when the transmission is engaged in gear. Release bearing rub will disappear when the clutch is engaged. In the event that a bearing is damaged, the noise is more pronounced while engaged in gear under load or coast than in neutral."

Does not sound like a pilot bearing issue to me. Could be a heat shield on the exhaust, something loose in the engine bay, behind the dash, damaged or missing shifter bushings, etc... lots of possibilities.

 

[tammyleigh]

yes im going to have to do more checking there all possible
you got me thinking thanks

 

[4x4junkie]

Mine has had a gear rollover noise for almost two decades that I've noticed it. It's an extremely light knock/rattle sound within the trans that has a repetition rate of around 3× /second, and is only noticeable while in neutral and the engine idling (clutch pedal out). It's more audible from underneath the truck, but can also be heard around the area of the shifter inside the cab.

If that describes your noise, then very likely it's nothing to worry about. I'd suggest check the trans fluid anyway though just to be sure. It should be bright red to brownish red (Mercon or Dex/Merc ATF). Black or almost black fluid means it needs changed. It should not have a gray or silvery appearance though.

Also, check your transmission mount. If the rubber isolators have separated or disintegrated, the metal-on-metal contact may cause the noise to be transmitted into the truck's frame, amplifying it's audibility.

 

[tammyleigh]

that sounds about right.not had change to get back to it been sick
thanks

 

[tammyleigh]

thanks you were right it turned out to be a pipe under truck.i could not get under it but a friend did and found it.thanks again