[Healeys] Trany Noise Question

Rich C richchrysler at quickclic.net
Tue Oct 20 19:29:12 MDT 2009


Rule out the U joints first. Then...bad bearing in o/d or more likely 
disintegrated o/d thrust washer(s)

Rich Chrysler

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem at sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys at Autox.Team.Net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 8:20 PM
Subject: [Healeys] Trany Noise Question


> This is no doubt a very tough question to answer but any ideas would be
> appreciated.
>
> Rebuilt, 28% O/D transmission.   Everything works well,   However.
>
> I am getting a noticeable clunk, clunk, clunk coming from the O/D unit as 
> I am
> test
> driving the car with the trany tunnel off.    I can put my hand on the O/D
> unit and feel
> the noise as I am driving.   I hear/feel the noise in all gears and when 
> in
> neutral and
> when the O/D is engaged or not engaged.
>
> The noise starts at about 20 to 25 MPH and gets more rapid as the speed
> increases.
> I removed the speedo cable, still have the noise.    I removed the speedo
> cable drive
> pinion from the O/D unit and capped it off,  still had the noise.
>
> I haven't totally cancelled out the new U-joint but it sure feels like its
> coming from the OD unit.
>
> Got anything gentlemen?
>
> Thanks,,   Mark
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