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    Recommendations for driveshaft balancing in ABQ?

    Additionally: How much extra space should there be on the end of the driveshaft that goes into the splines on the transmission (slip yoke)? We put a whole new 904 in this car, and I noticed that the driveshaft doesn't seem to go into the transmission as far as it did in the original...
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    Recommendations for driveshaft balancing in ABQ?

    Hmm good question! How would I recognize a bad U-joint? When I replaced the transmission, the U-joint seemed fine...as in bearing were smooth, nothing too pitted. As for obvious bending of the driveshaft...I didn't notice any, but I'll take a closer look next time I fire it up. That's a great...
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    Recommendations for driveshaft balancing in ABQ?

    But short answer: Yes, the driveshaft is spinning during the vibration. And vibration increases as speed/RPM increases.
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    Recommendations for driveshaft balancing in ABQ?

    Haha haven't quite gotten that far yet...so drive means up on jack stands with the transmission (904) in "D". For context, in Neutral and Park, I get the normal amount of vibrations when I give it some gas. A little engine vibration seems normal for the old V8. But when it's in "D" the shakes...
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    Recommendations for driveshaft balancing in ABQ?

    I'm working on a '68 barracuda. Got it idling well but shakes pretty violently in drive. My best guess is it needs some driveshaft balancing. Does anyone know a decent shop in or around Albuquerque?
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    Summer spent on a 68 fastback

    Looks like a great project! I gotta admit, I definitely lean towards the earlier fish, but nice nonetheless!
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    Summer spent on a 68 fastback

    Good to meet you! I've been to Amarillo a time or two when I was younger. Nice place!
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    Summer spent on a 68 fastback

    Hi all, I'm long overdue for joining this group...but I've used all your advice for quite some time now as I worked to get a 68 up and running. Finally go it idling smoothly and shifting gears...So thank for all the help so far. I'm excited to join the community. P.S. I'm looking for a good...
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