>> Occasionally, when accelerating I hear a "ping" from what i think may be the
>> rear end/axle or the U joints (?). any way to identify this sound?
>
>This may be bad U-joint's. If there is a zerk fitting in the U-jount yoke,
lube it. Be ready to R & R it.
>
you could try checking the torque settings of the half shaft nuts. the
figure is very high, something like 135 ft/lbs and can normally only be
obtained by using a 3/4 inch drive.also are they wire wheels?. if so there
could be wear on the splines.
Also - check the bolts securing the rear shocks to the fender wells. They
need to be very tight. As do the u-bolts holding the rear axle to the leaf
springs (tho if they're loose, you'll probably experience torque steering).
First off, make sure all the knock-offs are really *tight*. Of course the
"ping" could be those pesky differential spider gear thrust washers. My
'76B *clunks* - I have not done this project before but I'm anticipating it
this summer.
Good luck!
Allen Bachelder
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