External tranny weight?

[clhyer]

Evening folks,
I picked up an '88 Grand Fury for parts the other day and it makes a whole lotta noise from somewhere in the drivetrain. I pulled the driveshaft tonight and replaced the rear u-joint, but I'm not sure the old one was bad.
Anyhow, I noticed what appears to be a large weight on the tail shaft behind the transmission mount. None of my reference material show or list this part, but it is loose. It is held on by two bolts, and it is loose enough to rattle. I'm hoping that this is most of the noise issue. Two questions,
#1, what exactly is this part and how tight should those bolts be?
#2, I also noted that the tranny mount sure doesn't look too good. I've not seen one (of the round bolt through designs). I will look at a new one at the auto supply as this might also be contributing to the noise.
Ok, so it's three questions,
Thanks in advance,
C

 

[djwhog]

some models used conter weights, that is what it is. They were also suppose to absorb some vibration.

Look online at Rockauto.com to see if they show a picture of that style mount fo ryou?

 

[clhyer]

Thanks for the info. From the picture it doesn't look like my mount is bad. I believe that I will also tighten up the counterweight when I install the driveshaft tonight.
C

 

[RedFish]

I'm a little confused again.
"I picked up an '88 Grand Fury for parts"
""I picked up an '88 Grand Fury for to buy parts for"" sounds more truthfull.
Only reason I'm messin' with ya is cause I had a 87 Furryous red ride
(sure do mess that car).
Good tires are a must but... You're gonna find it to be the quietest, most comfortable car you've ever owned and dollar bet right now that you never part it out.
Problems with the rear light sockets loosing ground can get you a ticket.
Previous owner of my Furry used Havoline oil so I had to clean the sludge from oil pan and pick screen after 3rd oil change (I use Castrol). Replaced that trans mount and the blower motor as well. No other problems though. Great car !