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Re: [TR] List diagnosis requested TR6

To: Ed Woods <fogbro1@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] List diagnosis requested TR6
From: John Mitchell <jmitch@snet.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:46:59 -0400
Make sure the rear shocks are bolted up and torqued to spec.  A loose 
shock has cause the same clunk on mine in the past.  John Mitchell 76 TR6

Ed Woods wrote:
> List,
>
> Ever since its restoration many years and thousands of miles ago, my brother's
> '76 TR6 has made a "clunk" when changing direction as in backing up, then
> going forward or going forward, then backing up.
>
> We have examined the diff mounts, replaced all universals on the drive shaft
> and half shafts, pulled the half shaft apart and greased them, etc. etc. We're
> about to change the diff, even though neither of us believes the diff to be
> the problem. In other words, we're down to grasping at straws.
>
> This morning we made a new observaton which is why I'm appealing to the List
> for insight or solution.
>
> If the E brake is on while we attempt to move the car forward or backward,
> there is no evidence of this "clunk". It occurs only if the car moves, however
> slightly.
>
> I would assume this evidence eliminates the driveshaft, diff, and half shafts
> as the cause of the problem.
>
> Does the List agree?
>
> Then, what's left? Brakes? Wheels?
>
> Ed Woods
>
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