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Re: mgs@autox.team.net digest #1579 Thu Apr 29 16:35:08 MDT 1999

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Subject: Re: mgs@autox.team.net digest #1579 Thu Apr 29 16:35:08 MDT 1999
From: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>
Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 19:19:34 -0400
Actually, John Twist's article deals with replacing thrust washers which
Chris has already done.  I've done all the same stuff on my '76 B and it
still has a slight clunk.  And I too have noticed the same slight play in
the drive shaft spline and have also wondered if that could be a cause.
I've replaced everything else, tightened the shocks, replaced entire rear
suspension and all the bushings, U bolts, etc.  The splines are old but the
wheels are new Daytons.  U-joints do not appear to be at fault - I know
what happens when they do fail and this car doesn't vibrate at all.

So far, I just live with it - and it hasn't gotten any worse in about 45000
miles.  I do have some spare drive shafts here and have thought about
swapping it out on a lark - but that's a lot of work for a potentially bad
guess.  Any list wisdom out there for the two of us?

TIA,

Allen

From: Rick Hopton <rhopton@vlint.com>
>
>Hey Chris,
>You might try the web address below.
>John Twist has an article discussing Eliminating Rear End Clunk
>
>http://www.universitymotorsltd.com/techindx.htm
>
>Good luck
>
>Rick Hopton
>1980 MGB
>1968 Midget
>>
>>Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 08:08:52 -0500
>>From: "Barnhart, Christopher" <BarnhartC@ioc.army.mil>
>>Subject: Driveline clunk
>>
>>Hi all,
>>
>>I been trying to find a source of the instantaneous "clunk" that I get
>>whenever I apply or release the accelerator.  I think I have eliminated most
>>of the likely suspects. I checked the shocks and shock arms.  I've replaced
>>the thrust washers in the rear-end.  I checked the U-joints and there is no
>>free-play (no vibration, either).   The wheel splines are a little worn.
>>Isn't wheel spline "clunk" somewhat of a delayed type "clunk" (i.e. shortly
>>after accelerating or braking)?  I did notice when looking at the drive
>>shaft that there is some free-play between the yoke sleeve and spline shaft.
>>Never heard anyone discuss a "clunk" from that area.   Any idea's?  Can just
>>the yoke sleeve be replaced, or must the entire driveshaft be replaced?
>>
>>Chris
>>'69B
>

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