Larry & Sandi Miller wrote:
> YES
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Elliott, Patrick <PElliott@attws-wr.swest.attws.com>
> To: 'Frank Clarici' <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Gary Speckman
> <speckman@coredcs.com>
> Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 03, 1999 6:53 PM
> Subject: RE: Missing Balls....
>
> > All this talk of.. well missing balls, reminds me of my current problems.
> > As you may or may not recall, I lost a circlip on the front yoke which
> then
> > threw a u-joint cup, allowing the u-joint to shift to one side throwing
> > everything way out of balance. All at about 4000 rpm. I got the car home
> on
> > a trailer and up on jack stands.
> > When I pulled the drive shaft out about six inches of the transmission
> tail
> > case came with it. A nice clean break. Ouch..
> > Now the missing ball tie in... When I pulled the oil drain plug out.
> Three
> > ball bearings and something that looks like a big roller bearing plopped
> out
> > with the oil.
> > Would now be a good time for that 5 speed?
> >
Speaking of 5 Speeds,
Bill Perry (Rivergate) was at the Townsend show with his new transmission kit
that included a rear seal. It looked like it could solve two problems. He
also now has a fiberglass cover for the starter. I think I will do it when it
comes clutch time.
--
Mark
1970 Midget
Nashville, TN
http://members.home.net/mendicott/midget.html
http://www.NashvilleTN.org/NBCC
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