tranny whine

[woodman1]

I have a 1963 seriesIIa. I notice that when I approach 55mph I hear whine. Any ideas.
thanks

[martindktm]

Slow down....:sly:










Could be u-joint, gearbox, t-case, differentials...or nothing at all.

[SalemRover]

Sounds like par for the course. The transmissions are noisy cantankerous things. You did not mention if you have an overdrive or not. 55mph without an overdrive is a bit too fast in my opinion.

[woodman1]

How fast can the rover be driven? I have an overdrive.

[SalemRover]

How fast can the rover be driven? I have an overdrive.

Well that is a can of worms. I like going about 60-65, 70 is pushing it for stock gearing with an overdrive in my opinion.

[LaneRover]

My '65 has never had an overdrive and on the highway I keep it to 60. I do not see 55 as a problem.

What do you mean by 'whine'. Is it the transmission or is it the overdrive? My money is on the overdrive. Is it louder if the overdrive is in or out of overdrive?

[JimCT]

Try running Red Line heavy shock proof gear oil in the gearbox, transfer case and overdrive, you will be surprised how much quieter it is and how it shifts better.

[Apis Mellifera]

Some gear noise is normal, too much is not normal. How's that for vague?

Last weekend I drove about 200 interstate miles in my SIII. I've fitted an MGB tach and at 70-75 with OD on, I'm turning 3300 RPM. It sounds like a lot more and I've taken to wearing ear muffs on highway trips.

[rwollschlager]

this is a dumb suggestion, but have you checked the oil?
these things leak perpetually and one can easily forget to top off the fluids.
-Rob

[SalemRover]

Some gear noise is normal, too much is not normal. How's that for vague?

The gearbox whine is only excessive when it exceeds my wifes whine when she looks at my rover receipts. Does that help define it better?