Make sure the U-joints are OK. Even new ones can fail as not always the
correct joints are supplied/fitted. Sometimes the spider is skinnier
than the original spec ones with the external diameter of the cup being
correct which can lead to rapid wear. May be the joints were not greased
properly when installed.
If there is 1/2" twist either way and the UV-joints OK, this is to much
and adjustment/repair of the differential/rear axle is at hand.
Also check wear on the hub splines although this would not really be
noticed by turning the prop shaft.
Kees Oudesluijs
Op 15-2-2017 om 22:22 schreef Don Day:
> Hi list ,
> I have a 67 BJ-8 , frame off restoration completed 5 years ago with
> maybe 2,000 miles sense . New u joints , new rear hubs , all shock mounts
> tight . The other day I started to hear a clunk coming from the rear ended ,
> sort of a noise when the u joints are needing replacing. Mine are new. I
> jacked up the rear end . Grabbed the drive shaft and was able to turn it ,
> maybe 1/2 inch twist either way , sounds like clunk noise was coming from the
> rear end , any thoughts ?
> Thanks Don
>
> Sent from my iPad
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