FWIW, I had the same "clunking" noise----was very worn splines on the hubs.
tom
> [Original Message]
> From: Rich C <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
> To: PG <britishcars@shaw.ca>; Austin-Healey List <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 7/31/2006 1:16:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Half Shafts
>
> Paul,
> I would think your problem isn't the half shafts at all. They are almost
> indestuctible in the C series axle.
>
> First, with the handbrake on, both drums should be locked. Obviously the
> right one is locked but the left one is not. That's simply a matter of
> incorrect rear brake shoe adjustment. The shoes should be adjusted only
when
> the handbrake cable has been temporarily disconnected from the handbrake
> link bellcrank lever that is mounted on the rear axle.
>
> The somewhat excess free play in the diff assembly still shouldn't cause
a
> clunking noise. I'd be checking the tightness of the rear shocks to the
> chassis frame before jumping to other conclusions.
>
> Rich Chrysler
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "PG" <britishcars@shaw.ca>
> To: "'Austin-Healey List'" <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 12:03 PM
> Subject: Half Shafts
>
>
> > Gentlemen,
> >
> >
> >
> > I am looking for some advice:
> >
> >
> >
> > I believe that I have a worn/loose rear half-shaft...when I put the
> > parking
> > brake on, I can still rotate the rear left wheel about 1" in each
> > direction
> > and get a "clunking noise when driving the car.
> >
> >
> >
> > I assume that the "slop" is coming from the spline at the end of the
> > half-shaft and the "differential wheel" that the half-shaft slides into.
> >
> >
> >
> > I would love some input from the members regarding experience with this
> > repair.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Paul
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