I must have missed the original post on this. Are the u-joints aligned
correctly? On the U20 driveshaft, only the rear one is actually integral
with the driveshaft. The front one is bolted to the back of the trans. If
they aren't aligned correctly, it will cause a vibration.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net]On Behalf Of O'Farrell,
> Fergus
> Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 6:55 AM
> To: datsun-roadsters@Autox.Team.Net
> Subject: 2k vibes, 280Z engine swap
>
>
> if the 2 liter is vibrating after the install, I would recommend
> starting with having the driveshaft balanced. It can be the
> source of many a strange feeling at many different speeds,
> (resonant frequencies) and is a relatively cheap fix. take as
> many components to the shop as possible (slip joints, etc)
> although I doubt the U-joints would make much difference. (they
> do in cars with rear transaxle, where driveshaft is turning engine speed)
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