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    weird noise or vibration

    As you know, I changed to a 9" rear end. Also, I was having problems with the rear half of the exhaust pipes rattling against the new rear housing and leaf spring hangers so had that replaced.
    I have driven the car but up until Tuesday had not gotten above 45mph. Well Tuesday I drove the car to the golf course and got up towards 60-70. When at those speeds, I have a noise I will call it. I can also feel it in a vibration. Worries me.
    I have the car up on jack stands right now trying to see if something is amiss. Any input? Checking the driveshaft for issues. Not sure what it is, but if I can't locate the issue, Roger would you be willing to go for a little ride and see what you think. I will keep it under 100. Unless someone wants to race. Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



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    Did you use the same Driveline? You were running a 8" before?

    If the yoke is setting too deep in the transmission it may be transferring vibration.

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    It's the TORQUE CONVERTER!!
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    weird noise or vibration

    Bill, it is interesting that you mention the driveline. It was an 8" before and when I put the 9" in the car, the old driveshaft was too long. I was going to get it shortened. Took it in and they showed me it was totally worn out. So, made a new one, 4" diameter instead of 3" much beafier u-joints.
    I gave them measurements, but it actually looks a little short. Maybe it isn't in the transmission far enough. Not sure, appreciate your help. Thanks Larry
    Larry Smith
    1964 Futura
    347 stroker



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    What did put in for a 3rd member ? Is your noise - vibration like a chatter ? What kind of oil are you running ?

    1965 Hardtop, 289, Top loader, Torino power disk brakes, Tilt steering, 2 speed int wipers

    Mike Spears

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    Larry,

    Of course I'd go for a ride.

    You did a lot of swapping of bits in this car... so have you ever checked driveline angles? If you have a smartphone Tremec makes an app for this analysis. If not, Google this. If the angle of the engine and rear end are out of sync from each other, the u-joints in the driveline with not rotate as designed. Not so much a vibration as it is a resistance to movement causing a seeming imbalance. I have a similar issue on my Ranchero - also with all new rear end and driveline, and I think this is the next thing I'm going to be checking on it.

    Here's a link to learn about this:

    http://www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=154

    Instructions for use:

    http://www.tremec.com/anexos/File/TR...structions.pdf
    Last edited by Luva65wagon; September 6th, 2016 at 12:36 PM.
    Roger Moore

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