As a matter of routine for all sorts of reasons, pry open the
outboard lip if half shaft boot, squirt in hypoid oil with a
basting syringe, with a little patience seal up the boot lip with
aircraft locking wire (medium gauge) - even if it leaks out a bit
it's better than running dry splines.
>
> Mike L
> 60A,67E,59Bug,74TR6
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rod Pyle <rodpyle@sbcglobal.net>
> To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Sent: March 9, 2003 12:10 PM
> Subject: TR6 sits funny!
>
>
> > Hi list-
> >
> >
> >
> > I have been off-list for a few years, so pardon if this is
> frequently discussed.
> >
> > My 69 TR6 (actually a late 68!) has an odd tilt in the rear
end-
> sits crooked. I have replaced rear springs and checked front
> suspension. The frame is clean and appears to never have been
> smacked/shunted.
> >
> > Any thoughts as to the likelihood of a stuck halfshaft? Any
> advice on dealing with this, if discovered?
> >
> > All input deeply appreciated- feel free to respond off-list.
> >
> > Yours in LBC brotherhood-
> >
> > Rod Pyle
> >
> > 1969 TR6, 1990 Chevy Blazer, 1992 Corvette, 1975 Van Pelt Fire
> Truck
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Cinema Pacific Communications, LLC
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> > and production services to prominent clients
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> >
> > Inquiries to: rod@cinemapacific.com
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