If the u-joints prove to be OK, then it may just be play in the spider
gears. After many miles these become a little sloppy. You can check for
this by grabbing the driveshaft and with the rear wheel brakes applied
(parking brake on) rotate the shaft back and forth. If you see more than
about a quarter inch rotation at the pinion flange than these are probably
getting worn. Nothing to worry about, just kinda annoying.
Barry Schwartz in San Diego, CA
Bschwartz@encad.com
72-V6/5sp Spitfire ( daily driver )
70 GT6+ ( when I don't drive the Spitfire )
70 (sorta) Spitfire ( project )
73 Ford Courier ( parts hauler )
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