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@sbcglobal.net>
To: <healeys@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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