Andrew,
You are going to get lots of replies to this one (the list likes easy
questions).
Classic symptoms of a bad u-joint. Good news it is easy to replace but if
you want to spend a little more money have a shop replace the joints and
balance the drive shaft.
Ray
68 1600
68 2000
At 11:05 AM 04/15/2001 -0700, Andrew Murphy wrote:
>Hello All,
>
>I have had my 1964 1500 for about a month now and I really like the car very
>much. It's an attention getter and although it doesn't have the power of the
>1600 or the 2000, it has a style all its own. It is more of a sporty touring
>car than a sports car.
>
>Recently, I have been experiencing a problem. The car has a vibration issue
>that happens at harmonics from 20,40, and 60 miles per hour. I originally
>attributed this to the need for a wheel rotation which I did. It helped a
>little but the issue is still there.
>
>I am now thinking it is related to the transmission. When I apply power I
>can hear and feel a clanking sound that sounds like an issue with the drive
>train and when I remove power I hear another clank and the vibrations cease.
>Something loose? Transmission mount problem? I am going to take it in to
>have it looked at, but I wanted to get some ideas first.
>
>Any help would be greatfully appreciated.
>
>
>Andrew Murphgy
>1964 1500
>1967 2000
>SoCalROC
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