Adrian Jones wrote:
> Hi folks,
> Well, I've got the back of the car (1500 Midget) up on jack stands trying to
>track the clunking noise. The U joints seem solid enough. There is some slop
>and a
> slight clunk when I turn a back wheel, or twist the prop shaft, but I think
>this is normal differential slack, right?
> Besides, this noise/jolting sounds like its coming from the clutch/gearbox
>area. Its so bad that if you try to take off quickly from a stop, the car
>will actually stall out.
> On the other hand, if I am very gentle, giving no gas until I get moving,
>there is hardly any noise. It only happens when I let the clutch out (lift
>foot off the depressed
> clutch pedal) from a stop or when shifting up through the gearbox. Not when
>downshifting.
Adrian,
How about looking for a bad/broken motor mount?
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Dave Grandeffo
www.kettlemorainemotorsports.com
Southern Wisconsin
USA
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