[Spridgets] More rear end problems

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

Be sure it is not the U-joints in the drive line. If there is any play in
them, replace. ...bill in corvallis
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Michael Rowe
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:09 AM
To: Spridget Chat Group
Subject: [Spridgets] More rear end problems

I have always had a howling differential at high speed, which I take to mean
worn gears.  But I am looking for a rumble back there, and I think it is not
in the wheel bearings.

I can hear/feel rumbling at the hub when the shaft is in place, but when I
take it out and move the hub with my hands, the bearings seem fine.  There
is a slight "feel" indicating they should be replaced, but not the heavy
rumbling I get when the shaft is engaged with the differential.  So what
causes low-speed rumbling in the differential?

Michael Rowe
'74 Bugeyed Midget
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