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Old 01-29-2008, 03:05 PM   #8
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The rattle you are hearing is called gear lash, or backlash. You can learn more here.

The gist of it is that there is a gap between the gear teeth and when the motors rapidly change the direction of torque, the gap is closed causing a little click or rattle.
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