In a message dated 3/2/2006 3:49:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I suspect the driveshaft, (which I replaced with a used unit a while back, previous unit had a serious vibration @ 50mph) but before I pull it and replace it (again), I replaced the driveshaft a couple of times in the 70 Spit MK3 before I noticed that the flange on the diff was bent and distorted which was the source of a severe vibration at speed. There are a bunch of them in the drivetrain. Other experiences with this car include bad wire wheels, a bent half shaft in the rear and dropped thrust washers on the Crank. All created vibrations. I have found that Spits in general like to vibrate. My 76 1500 has vibrated in the past but is behaving herself lately. Bad rear bearings and u-joints were the cause there although you don't seem to have the signature clicking/clunking noise. Don't forget those Engine, Gearbox and Diff mounts. Out of balance wheels and tires will cause problems too. Both Spits really like the set of Panasports with modern tires that I interchange on them. Such a small car, sometimes is it best just to play "Good Vibrations" on the sound system until something breaks? Cheers, Darrell Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
