Keith M. Taylor wrote:
> Digest-lurker here asking for help...
>
> My wife noticed a noise in our 75 TR6 the other day. It happens
> when we take off from a standing start. Just as I finish letting
> out on the clutch the sound occurs. It sounds like I've driven
> over a cereal box or crumpled a piece of paper. The sound happens
> once and is gone--not tied to the rotation of the wheels. I also
> don't hear it when I shift into second, but that may be because
> it isn't very loud.
>
> I don't know how long the sound has been there. I like the way the
> engine sounds and tend to rev it higher* when I drive which masks this
>
> other sound. ;-)
>
> I've looked underneath for any debris that I may have snagged, but
> that came up negative. Any experience or suggestions are
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> -Keith
> 1975 TR6 CF37016UO
>
> * There was an old Charlie Brown cartoon where Charlie and Linus
> were talking about their Dads. Charlie related that his Dad noticed
> the engine making a funny noise when they were driving. His fix
> was to turn up the volume on the radio!
>
> --
> Keith M. Taylor Email: taylor@cv.hp.com
> Hewlett-Packard TCC-CVL MS 524A Phone: (541) 715-3015
> 1000 NE Circle Blvd. Fax: (541) 715-3788
> Corvallis, Oregon 97330 USA
Did you checked the U-Joints... My 76 TR6 did the same thing and i
changed all U-Joints (Just to be sure!!) and now the noise is gone...
anyway's Good luck
Jonathan
76 TR6
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