[Mgs] MGB V8 rear end noise

[Max Heim]

The pinion angle is adjustable by rotating the whole axle in the u-bolts. It’s only a matter of a degree or two.

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Max Heim
mvheim at sonic.net



> On Apr 28, 2015, at 8:14 AM, PaulHunt73 via Mgs <mgs at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> I know nowt about Ford rear ends and little enough of MGB, but are they even adjustable?
>  
> Incidentally the propshaft should always be at an angle to both the gearbox output shaft and the diff input shaft under steady running conditions so as to force the UJ bearings to rotate back and fore as the propshaft rotates.  If they are always dead in line the UJ bearings will wear rapidly.
>  
> http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/files/Universal_Joint_Alignment_Proc_111606.pdf
>  
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> ... I am guessing that the pinion angle may be off. Does anyone have a suggestion to what the proper angle should be? 
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