Cant figure this out

[jwalch]

help! I have a 1991 ranger and when i put it into reverse or drive there is something clanging, it sounds like a thin piece of aluminum rattling but cant find it, any thoughts on what it could be, any ideas are good ones

 

[adsm08]

Is it just once, or is it continuous. Might be a loose heat shield.

 

[jwalch]

its continous, not heat sheild checked that already

 

[adsm08]

Hard to say without hearing it for myself.

 

[snake]

ck exhaust system, u joints, carrier bearing/bracket. Best way is to put the whole truck up on stands, climb under, have someone drop it into gear for you and it should be obvious.

 

[jwalch]

not anything part of exhaust system, had it up on a hoist and sound like it was coming from the fan area.

 

[snake]

In that case forget the stands. Have someone drop it in gear for you while u peek under the hood.

 

[wildbill23c]

Bad, broken, or lose motor mount, causing the engine to lift up on one side when dropped in gear and the fan hitting the shroud?