1942DodgeWC Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 I need trouble shooting for a drivetrain issue. From a stop, in first gear on a hill, letting the clutch out while right, the rear wheels start jumping with banging felt thru drive train. Any ideas? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Roberts Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 There is an clutch inspection cover underneath the bell housing , just a few bolts to remove . Oil on the clutch disk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 Kinda sounds like wheel hop...I have a similar problem with my '49, I'm thinking that the leaky shock absorbers and wallered-out spring bushings are the culprits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffsunzeri Posted February 4, 2019 Report Share Posted February 4, 2019 What transmission do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radarsonwheels Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Wheel hop is when the springs wrap up into an S shape due to torque vs. traction, then when the spring tension gets too strong it snaps back to a natural curved shape. This can happen quickly in a violent oscillation. My ‘09 stickshift challenger does it if I give too much gas to plant the tires but not enough to smoke them. I’d see if she’ll do a burnout- that will rule out a clutch problem. If it is the clutch chattering due to glazing or whatever you can either keep driving and hope it smooths out as the parts wear or take it apart for a flywheel resurfacing and new fiber disc. Sometimes a little brakleen up in there will help but oil soaked frictions are kind of a losing battle. Good luck! radar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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