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Re: '70 MGB GT - U-Joints & Driveshaft

To: Gary Davis <GDAVIS@ibr6gw80.gp.usbr.gov>
Subject: Re: '70 MGB GT - U-Joints & Driveshaft
From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 00:58:45 -0400
Gary Davis wrote:
> 
> How much "play" should there be in the driveshaft u-joints?

  Not much at all.

> Should you be able to turn the driveshaft with your hand?

  The tranny and differential probably have play, so you
should be able to turn the driveshaft a little. However,
if you can easily feel play in the driveshaft it's probably
too much.

  The driveshaft comes out with 8 bolts and can be easily
inspected. You can even inspect it in-situ if you expect the
damage to be severe. Look for shredded bits of roller
bearings falling out of the cups.

-- 
Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
tboicey@brit.ca, http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/

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