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Beauford · 04-16-2017, 07:13 PM

So getting the engine ready I was rocking the chassis to find the timing dimple. I then thought this car rocks alot in gear. I put the non running car in reverse and you can push it forward or back. So I just got off work and detached the rear to see if u joint turns when in gear while I had crank engine and it does. I put it through every gear and the u joint locks in position and only turns when you crank. I know I installed clutch right with longer part of hub facing the cab.

So I attach the rear end again knowing now the u joint spins in neutral, locks in position through each gear and moves while cranking. With rear attached I place the car in reverse. It can still roll in either direction??? The rear is solid as the drive shaft when turned moves both axles, almost zero play in them and smooth....I dont get it????

04-16-2017, 07:13 PM	#1
Beauford Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: VA Posts: 569	Mystery transmission So getting the engine ready I was rocking the chassis to find the timing dimple. I then thought this car rocks alot in gear. I put the non running car in reverse and you can push it forward or back. So I just got off work and detached the rear to see if u joint turns when in gear while I had crank engine and it does. I put it through every gear and the u joint locks in position and only turns when you crank. I know I installed clutch right with longer part of hub facing the cab. So I attach the rear end again knowing now the u joint spins in neutral, locks in position through each gear and moves while cranking. With rear attached I place the car in reverse. It can still roll in either direction??? The rear is solid as the drive shaft when turned moves both axles, almost zero play in them and smooth....I dont get it????