I guess I should have mentioned that the racket only seems to occur when I
lift off the throttle. The u-joints and shaft are fine. I suppose I could
avoid decelerating, but that may lead to some negative consequences. Any
hints on loosening that 1 1/8 in. nut on the pinion shaft? Mine seems to
have been installed by the Hulk while angry.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <sgorr2@comcast.net>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: Noisy differential
> Steve,
> My guess is pinion-related also.
> You're sure the U-joints are good and that the sliding joint in the
> drive shaft is snug?
> Was there measurable wear on the pinion shaft? We just did three MGB
> thrust-washer replacements at a club session last week. All three
> pinion shafts were worn greater than .005, and their wear was tapered in
> the area where the pinions turned. We had two pinion shafts, so
> installed them, and used again the least-worn of the others, in its
> original axle.
> Bob
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