29-08-2017, 06:34 PM
I think Roland and Parazine have it. Took the prop shaft off (getting it clear of the fabric coupling's tricky!).
On gentle rotation of the rear joint I could feel resistance at one point which took effort to force it past. I'd had the same on my Austin Ten a couple of years ago, so now suspect crown wheel and pinion. I can see at least one defective tooth on the crown wheel, although there was no debris in the oil when drained. At this point I shall use a trusted supplier.
Thank you all for your help. For those less mechanically experienced it's reassuring to have such willing advice.
On gentle rotation of the rear joint I could feel resistance at one point which took effort to force it past. I'd had the same on my Austin Ten a couple of years ago, so now suspect crown wheel and pinion. I can see at least one defective tooth on the crown wheel, although there was no debris in the oil when drained. At this point I shall use a trusted supplier.
Thank you all for your help. For those less mechanically experienced it's reassuring to have such willing advice.