Well, it would be nice if it turns out to be the hardtop, it's easier to get to than the driveshaft. I'll try those tests.
Thanks, Tom B. In a message dated 3/2/2006 5:28:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > With my hardtop on, I get a booming/howling noise from about 2800 to 3000 > rpm. > This is true even when revving the engine in neutral, so I know it's not the > driveshaft. > > If I open the bonnet and listen and feel the engine when revving it, nothing > seems wrong. I guess it's just the entire body cavity resonating. I have > checked my engine mounts, exhaust mounts, etc. and they all seem fine. > > You should try the revving-in-neutral test to see if it is the drivetrain. > Also accelerate to a high speed on the freeway, put it in neutral, kill > the engine, and coast down to a reasonably slow speed. If you > have a driveshaft problem it will be obvious (the usual 50mph howl). > > Doug Braun > '72 Spit Your messages not reaching the list? Check out http://www.team.net/posting.html === This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register === http://www.vtr.org === Help keep Team.Net on the air === http://www.team.net/donate.html === unsubscribe/change address requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or try === http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool === Other lists available at === http://www.team.net/mailman/listinfo === Archives at http://www.team.net/archive === http://www.team.net/the-local === Edit your replies!
