At 03:25 PM 11/20/96 -0700, you wrote:
>
> Date: Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:10:25 +0000
> From: Philip Smith <smith007@concentric.net>
> Subject: Re: TR6 clunk sound
>
>
>Chad M. Stretz wrote:
>>
>> Joe,
>>
>> I have the same problem with my 73. I pulled the diff out
>> and the mounts look great. The u-joints seem to be ok, so
>> now I'm wondering about free play in the diff? Stuart Bollen
>> says it's unlikely. Is it? Does anybody know how to check
>> it? The CLUNK comes from the diff area, and I don't think
>> it's the splined shafts. My shock mounts are tight, too.
>> What thing or combination of things inside the diff could
>> make that God-awful noise?? Any more information on this
>> subject would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Chad
>
>Chad,I too have a diff. concern. Altough, the 6 has all new u
>joints,the bracket with gussets appear fine, what I'm experiencing is
>more physical, than audible. for instance, after I back out the
>diveway, shift from reverse to first, there's more of a thump than a
>clunk; the sound is not metallic sounding.I hope this makes since. I
>haven't been an LBC owner for long. I have no hope of ever being
>proficient in mechanics, however I do harbor the hope of learning what
>the SOUNDS mean!
>Phil Smith
>Tampa,Fl.
>
>Any chance these clunks could be end float in the crank?? Stu.
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