Martin Secrest inquires:
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> Also, Išve noticed in the past that Išve got about 1/10th of a turn of
free play on my driveshaft at the differential. < snip >
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A little slop (what you've indicated) in the driveshaft is normal. This is
the backlash in the gears and the play in the spider gears combined. A lot
of slop ( 1/8 turn or more) indicates wear and is a good candidate for a
rebuild.
Barry Schwartz
Bschwartz@encad.com (San Diego)
72-V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project on hold for now)
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