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RE: The noise is VERY VERY loud

To: "'Brashear, Jack, N'" <JNBrashear@garverengineers.com>, "'Healey
Subject: RE: The noise is VERY VERY loud
From: "Peter Schauss" <schauss@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:01:28 -0500
The unidirectional clutch in the overdrive?

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net [mailto:owner-healeys@Autox.Team.Net]
> On Behalf Of Brashear, Jack, N
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:42 AM
> To: Healey List
> Cc: Skippy Harris; Ellen Adcock; fwddds@cei.net
> Subject: The noise is VERY VERY loud
> 
> Hi All, we're looking for feedback on a horrible driveline noise.  There
> is a BJ8 engine and transmission with o.d. in a BN7 Mk1.  This is a new
> installation and we are in the road test stage.  The transmission and
> overdrive are the unknown factors here as we were instructed by the
> owner that the trans/od were "good" and to install them as-is.  Anyway,
> there is no unusual drive line noise until you let off the gas and the
> car begins to slow down.  The noise is terrific in any gear.  It's a
> sound similar to dragging a screwdriver tip on a grinding wheel.  Here's
> what we've investigated so far:  There is no sign of anything rubbing or
> dragging anywhere.  Both Ujoints are new and "feel" good.  The Ebrake
> cable is clear.  The diff has been removed and looked at by a local
> differential guru who says it's just fine.  Still, the trans/od is the X
> factor.  Could anyone imagine that such a horrible noise could come from
> that??  Oh yes, everything had the proper lubricant levels.  Sheesh...
> Many Thanks,
> 
> Jack




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