I was driving my '49 3100 this evening and was startled by a sudden growling, grinding noise which seemingly came from my right front. I have owned my beloved truck for about 2 months now and have driven it only short distances on weekends and evenings. Recently I adjusted the brakes and in the process tightened the front right hub nut. Not being a mechanic, and learning as I go, I did not realize that it needed to be torqued properly at 35 ft. lbs. I don't think I got it too tight, but I haven't checked again since.The noise first appeared when I slowed suddenly to make a quick left turn off the highway. It stopped making that God awful sound thereafter but reappeared close to home coming up a hill. Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Brakes? Bearings? I'm not even sure that it's coming from the right front but it seems that way. I'm not sure where to start looking for the source and fixing it. Anyone experience anything similar?
Aloha,
Rich