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300
Nov 2nd, 04, 7:09 PM
I have a vibration at any speed. A friend said that rotating the driveshat 180 degrees might help. Anyone had this before. Thanks

turbo
Nov 2nd, 04, 7:11 PM
check the u-joints and look at the tires, maybe a tire out of balance. Unless the driveshaft threw a weight I can't see how it would just get out of balance.

300
Nov 2nd, 04, 7:20 PM
How do you get a driveshaft balanced.

john6066
Nov 3rd, 04, 5:33 PM
where are you? there's a good shop in troy michigan. if interested i can look up the info.
john

300
Nov 3rd, 04, 6:08 PM
Ontario Canada, What kind of shop, Maybe these one around here. Thanks

EddieC67ss
Nov 3rd, 04, 7:07 PM
Did you replace the u joints. If so check them and make sure they move freely. Sometimes when you take the old ones out it squeeses the ears on the driveshaft in and this tightens the u joint up. Also check your motor mounts.

Hi-po SS 454
Nov 4th, 04, 12:53 AM
Notice how many are pointing to the drive shaft. Excellent starting point. Someone I think it was this forum took there drive shaft off for inspection (because of vibration) and found mashed bearings in the cups of the universal. Plus the ends that the cups go onto where starting to destroy. This person could not tell anything wrong when the drive shaft was on the car, Said it didn't feel loose. I think he mention hearing a thud when put into drive. If you check a search you may find that post. Its been a few months

1970SS396&1967
Nov 4th, 04, 4:34 PM
Where in Ontario are you?Im in Sault Ste. Marie,Ontario and we have a shop here that does great work on driveshafts.They can balance,alter length and custom build shafts.Lemme know!
Gerry.....

300
Nov 4th, 04, 5:24 PM
Near Barrie Ontario Thanks 1970 Would there be a shop around here that you would know of.

tmetzler
Nov 4th, 04, 5:44 PM
make sure you got the right flywheel, some are external balance some are internal.

ACES-70
Nov 4th, 04, 6:02 PM
does it vibrate only when your moving or at an idle with the car outta gear?? or both ??

EddieC67ss
Nov 4th, 04, 8:38 PM
I found out my vibration was a motor mount. Going down the road it would vibrate but if you pushed in the clutch it went away.

1970SS396&1967
Nov 4th, 04, 9:18 PM
Gotta be someone near "Boomtown Barrie"that does that sort of stuff.Try Yellow pages under "machine shops",thats where ours is listed.If a small town like ours has one,there has to be one in or near Barrie.A vibration at "any speed" sounds like something serious.Maybe a bent shaft?
Gerry...

300
Nov 5th, 04, 7:56 AM
L89sedan, only when moving, i have soild motor mounts, they are tight, this just started this summer. had the car for 4 years now. Thanks