John Mardesich observed:
> 1) While under my car, I noticed that the driveshaft appears not to be
> centered in the tunnel toward the differential -sorry, hypoid- end of the
> driveshaft.
I'll have to check my TR6 and see if it does the same thing. But, off the
cuff, I have heard that the input and output flanges of drive shafts with
twin universal joints must never be co-axial or horrible resonance will set
in. So, in other words, a kink or offset should have been designed into the
driveline.
> What do you think this means?
> Whacky U-joint, tweaked frame, differential mounting problems...
I'd expect any of these problems to exhibit much more observable
symptoms--like nasty vibrations, a car that won't go straight, or grinding,
rumbling noises.
If there *is* a problem, though, one other option is a body that no longer
sits squarely on the chasis.
Sorry not to have more concrete data. I'll write back if I can substantiate
or discredit this... Otherwise, good luck!
Kevin Riggs
'72 TR6
rkriggs@ingr.com
Huntsville, AL
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