Re: [Chevelle-list] Pinion angle (Vibrations)

[Tom Tomlinson]

I had a vibration problem for a long time on my '71 Malibu. Everything I did improved the situation slightly (new drive shaft, ujoints, etc), but it turned out most of the problem was a bent pinion yoke. The previous owner said he backed over a tree stump once; he claims there was no damage, but I think it bent that darn yoke. Took me a while to find one, but its solid now.   Tom Tomlinson ----- Original Message ----- From: Pelle Andersson To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 2:55 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Pinion angle (Vibrations) I'll begin with removing the 1'' Spacers! Then change the u-joints! Continue with changinging the tailshaft bushing! And last, balancing the drive shaft!   If that doesent do the trick? Check the flywheel? The dampener? Try another set of wheels? Check the fan? ______________________________ Chevelle gearheads http://hem.bredband.net/chevellegearheads/     ----- Original Message ----- From: Clint Hooper To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 11:39 PM Subject: Fw: [Chevelle-list] Pinion angle (Vibrations) Incorrect pinion angle could certainly cause vibrations,Pelle. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Pelle Andersson ...The rear coils are hightened approx 1''. That would mean that the pinion angle would/could be wrong? Could that cause the vibrations? But at the other hand I should be able to load the trunk with stuff (changing the pinion angle?) without getting vibrations? Hmm...