its not from the driveline because no matter the speed/gear the
vibration is the same at a given rpm and dropping the clutch stops it.
i suspect the origin of the vibration is either a slightly damaged
clutch disc or a slightly misaligned gearbox/engine but i get the
impression that something is loose in the shifter linkage since i can
stop the vibration by holding the shifter up and down, hard.
i have been planning to do 5speed which tom's kit but thats probably
going to be next winter so i'd like to get this fixed as soon as
possible if its just a case of putting in new shift linkage parts.
On Feb 8, 2008 5:55 PM, Jerry <JCMC2006@suddenlink.net> wrote:
> Owain,
>
> Try to determine where the vibration is originating, is it in the engine or
> the drive train. If you rev the eng. up to the vibration point out of gear
> and don't get the vibration you can assume that it is in the driveline.
> Drive the car up past the vibration point then take the car out of gear let
> the eng. go to idle, if you get the vibration then it is probably in the
> drive train. The first place to look are the u-joints, if they are sound
> check if there are any driveshaft balance weights that have been thrown off,
> then the last thing is to balance the driveshaft, but I think you will find
> something before you get to that point.
> I doubt very much that there is anything wrong inside the trany.
>
> Good luck
>
> Jerry Christopherson
>
> 9473187
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:tigers-bounces+jcmc2006=suddenlink.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
> Owain Lloyd
> Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 11:30 AM
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> Subject: [Tigers] vibrating shifter
>
> i've noticed that the high rpm rattle from my shifter is getting
> worse. its particularly irksome now that my front end is in better
> shape and i can actually drive fast. at 4000 rpm the rattle
> approaches a deafening level so i think its high time i deal with the
> issue. luckily there is a dead spot where the resonance seems to calm
> down at 81-82mph but i can't drive everywhere at 81mph :)
>
> given that the vibration is damped if i hold tight or pull up on the
> shifter i'm thinking i just need to rebuild the shift linkage.
>
> any tips on how to do this or a place that sells new parts, kits? i
> had a look at toploaderheaven but i'm not sure the best route to take.
>
> as always any experience or opinions most welcome....
>
> - owain.
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