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Old 05-16-2012, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSaturnV View Post
While you're looking in there, have a close gander at the coupling that the spirol pin engages. Over time the pin wears out a groove in the coupling, creating enough gap to allow the pin to slap forward and back. This is typically what breaks the pin. Warrants a weld job or replacement of the coupling.
Also check out the complete drive shaft, rag joints, look for wear at the ends where the shaft sits in the ball socket. Matt G knows more about this style drive line than I do so you may want to check with him.
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