I'm currently in the middle of a rear suspension upgrade: Goodparts springs and
bushings and Apple Hydraulics heavy duty rebuilt shocks. So the cars up on
stands and the rear wheels are off and while I'm there...
My half shaft boots are in good shape, and seem to be packed with grease, but I
don't see any wire or clips or anything securing them. I was going to leave
things alone (maybe squirt some more grease into the boots), but this hypoid
oil thing has me wondering if maybe I shouldn't do that.
What's the best way to go here?
Dwayne
'74
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Lupynec [mailto:mlupynec@globalserve.net]
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 7:16 AM
To: 6pack
Subject: TR6 sits funny!
As a matter of routine for all sorts of reasons, pry open the
outboard lip if half shaft boot, squirt in hypoid oil with a
basting syringe, with a little patience seal up the boot lip with
aircraft locking wire (medium gauge) - even if it leaks out a bit
it's better than running dry splines.
>
> Mike L
> 60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rod Pyle <rodpyle@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: March 9, 2003 12:10 PM
> Subject: TR6 sits funny!
>
>
> > Hi list-
> >
> >
> >
> > I have been off-list for a few years, so pardon if this is
> frequently discussed.
> >
> > My 69 TR6 (actually a late 68!) has an odd tilt in the rear
end-
> sits crooked. I have replaced rear springs and checked front
> suspension. The frame is clean and appears to never have been
> smacked/shunted.
> >
> > Any thoughts as to the likelihood of a stuck halfshaft? Any
> advice on dealing with this, if discovered?
> >
> > All input deeply appreciated- feel free to respond off-list.
> >
> > Yours in LBC brotherhood-
> >
> > Rod Pyle
> >
> > 1969 TR6, 1990 Chevy Blazer, 1992 Corvette, 1975 Van Pelt Fire
> Truck
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Cinema Pacific Communications, LLC
> > provides quality television programming
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> >
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