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RE: clunking-second chapter

To: "'jmike@sky.net'" <jmike@sky.net>, "Triumphs (E-mail)" <Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: RE: clunking-second chapter
From: John Runge <greentr3@ptdprolog.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 1998 20:22:31 -0400
Mike,

Check the bolts on the rear lever shocks.
I had that problem, thought it was bad rubber axle bumpers
But it turned out to be loose rear shocks.

John Runge

"I would rather push a Triumph than drive a MG"



-----Original Message-----
From:   jmike@sky.net [SMTP:jmike@sky.net]
Sent:   Sunday, July 19, 1998 6:39 PM
To:     triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject:        clunking-second chapter


Downloaded my mail today and saw several referenced to bad U-joint/clunking 
problem.   I thought I would run this by the list in hopes of hearing from 
someone who has the same problem.

Since I have had this car (TR3), I hear a clunk when I hit a place in the road, 
going from slightly higher pavement to slightly lower.  It's like when the axle 
drops, or possible the wheel becomes airborne for a fraction of a second.  
Other 
bumps do not produce this sound.   Springs in good shape, new shocks and links 
do not help.  Put the old guy on stands and played around with the back wheel, 
and can hear the clunk when I turn the wheel back and forth, a clunk each way 
when I change direction suddenly.  It comes from the transmission area or to 
the 
rear of that area.  I have not been underneath the car yet, but can feel no 
vibration when on the road, no other noises such as described.   Ideas would be 
greatly appreciated.  I do appreciate you guys and gals out there.

Mike Barron
70 TR6
60 TR3
Kansas City, MO.



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