tell me a little more re having ones spit "proff balanced"...where would i
go
anf aprox how much $ should i expect to pay?...thanx...
richard / 79 spit
(i have attempted to "spam proof" my account, please remove the "no-spam" on
each end of my address)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephane St-Amant" <steph71tr6@crosswinds.net>
To: "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "Spitfires List"
<Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 09, 2000 4:41 PM
Subject: Fw: Shaky Spit - Update + Solution
>
> Got it!!!
>
> Please disregard the previous email, I didn't want to send it but I
goofed!
>
> Anyway, I found the solution to my shaky problem.
>
> First of all, the problem wasn't the axles, the u-joints or the diff.
After
> carefull examination, I finally realized that the vibration was alot
faster
> then the rotational speed of the axle shafts. So I decided to take a look
> at the drive (prop) shaft.
>
> BINGO!!!
>
> Ran down to the closest hardware store, bought a few pipe clamps (the ones
> with a screew) and put a few on the drive shaft. 5 clamps and some tuning
> later... Voila, no more vibration (actually, not enough to be a problem).
> With the rear wheels up, ran up to 90mph without a problem. Went down the
> road at 70+ mph, smooth as can be. I am pleased!!! :-)
>
> I plan to have the drive shaft professionally balanced in the future but
for
> now, this 3$ solution is quite acceptable.
>
> Thanks all for your help
> Now, I'm going for a nice drive at full speed limit!!! Woohoo
> Steph
> '69 Spit - Hers (Shake - not anymore, rattle - a lot less than before, and
> roll - you bet!)
> '71 TR6 - Mine (In pieces)
>
>
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