Rick,
Crawl under and look at the u-joints on the drive shaft. My bet is that
one is shot. Not a big deal to replace, but it helps to have the proper
tools. For this one I'd use a local mechanic to install the u-joint.
You can remove and reinstall the drive shaft yourself.
Good luck.
Peter
'68 TR250
>I purchased my first TR6 a few weeks ago. A 1974 Carmine Red, rust free and
>strong runner. I have enjoyed it immensely and look forward to keeping it in
>good shape. I am a novice mechanic but willing to learn.
>
>Yesterday while making a right hand curve at about 25 - 30 mph, I hit some
>sand on the road from a washout. The car slid sideways probably a foot or
>so.
>It jerked pretty hard but I had no problem keeping control. However, when I
>started from a stop intersection probably 1/4 mile down the road, I could
>hear
>a slight clunking sound. Soon this clunking turned into a terrible load
>banging sound in the rear of my car.
>
>I pulled of the road. I could push the car, but when driving at a very low
>speed (less than 5mph) it bangs loudly the rear wheels will lock up. A
>friend
>was following me and towed me home. While being towed there is no
>banging/locking up, only when I try to drive it.
>
>Can anyone help identify my problem?
>
>Thank you,
>
>Rick Ray
>'74 TR6
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Peter Macholdt
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Hopewell, New Jersey 08525
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