On further inspection, the spindle moves in and out. So, the bearings
are probably ok. It's never the easiest thing with this car. The
trailing arm looks solid. I couldn't get the philips head screws out of
the brake drum. My impact screw driver aparently walked off. The
cotter pin came out in 8 pieces!
Thanks again,
Dale
Thanks to those of you who had suggestions
Dale VanCleef wrote:
> I finally drove my 73 TR6 to work today. It's an 8 mile drive. When
> I got to the office, a banging noise was coming from the left rear
> wheel. About an hour later I drove it around in the parking lot and
> could not duplicate the sound. So at lunch, I drove it home.
>
> I only have an hour for lunch. I quickly put it on a jack and
> checked the wheel. Even though the wheel is tight, there is about 1/4
> to 3/8 of an inch of "end play". I drove my other car back to the
> office.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions on the first things to check.
>
> As always, any ideas are deeply appreciated.
>
> Dale VanCleef
> '73 TR6 - CF985U
> ---SCCA - 337056
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