David,
Think about this juuuust a little bit longer. If only one of the axle half
shafts is broken, then the situation you describe is more than possible - it
is precisely what is happening. Unless it's a non-slip differential - which
is pretty unlikely in a standard TD!
Bill
David Ambrose wrote:
> Oh dear.
>
> Sounds like you hosed the differential. With the tranny in neutral, you
> should not be able to turn the driveshaft with both wheels on the
> ground, and the car standing still. If you can, expect to see some
> pieces fall out the back when you remove the rear diff cover.
>
> Sorry,
> Dave
>
> Steve Tritle wrote:
> >
> > Just had my son out in the TD. He's a new driver. He let the clutch out
> > too quickly and geve too much gas to the pedal. Clunk!!? I have a newly
> > rebuilt trans and new clutch which had been working perfectly. Any ideas
> > what might have happened? I can shift into each gear. The drive shaft
> > turns but the TD does not move. I think hear the drive shaft turning at
> > the rear wheels. I am stumped.
> >
> > Help.
> >
> > Steve
> > 52 TD
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