On Mon, 8 Nov 1999 FODFARTS@cs.com wrote:
> I am hoping someone can help me with a problem. I have a 64 Spitfire that
> has a vibration in the rear end that I'm not sure of the cause. I thought it
> might be a tire/wheel balance problem, but new wheels and tires and rotations
> hasn't solved it. The new wheels and tires were gong on anyway and I was
> hoping that they would solve two problems at once. The vibration starts at
> about 40mph and intensifies if I rapidly let off the gas. I haven't had time
> to raise the car and check it out but from what I can see and feel just
> crawling and reaching under the car, the rear suspension is in good shape.
> The tranny and diff are both smooth and silent . The car has only 46000
> documented miles and is my first Spitfire so I'm a little unfamiliar with the
> swing axle suspesion and it's quirks. Any info would be great. Thanks.
> Brad Wolfe, Springfield, MO
Brad, I would carefully check out all the u-joints. It could be one of
the half-axle joints, but I'd guess this vibration is caused by the rear
propeller shaft (driveshaft) u-joint.
--Andy
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