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I am about to put the project car on the ground and wire up the engine. I connected the driveshaft last night and it went in great. Today after I had put the car in gear to check clearance of the shift linkage, the prop shaft wouldn't turn...that's good. But when I was messing around with the rear end I was able to turn the rear wheels by hand, with it in gear...not good?

Or is this appropriate (the rear wheels both turned in opposite directions)?

UhOh, I am starting to feel the heat of flame coming on, you can call me a noob on this one;-)

1974 polaris A 4281992 (total resto with 5-spd conversion)

1976 jadegrun 2744974 (sold then killed by the new owner, grrrr!)

1976 sahara A 2392532 (sold)

1971 nevada 2571108(RIP)

Posted

Whew, disregard! I had a helper hold one rear wheel in place while I tried to turn the other. With the car in gear it wouldn't turn but when I took it out of gear it spun easily. This must be normal behaviour...go back to your regularly scheduled programing.

1974 polaris A 4281992 (total resto with 5-spd conversion)

1976 jadegrun 2744974 (sold then killed by the new owner, grrrr!)

1976 sahara A 2392532 (sold)

1971 nevada 2571108(RIP)

Posted

I won't repeat what others have already pointed out. Just remember this; the only dumb question is the one that never got asked. I am a 65 yr old BMW tech and shop owner and I learn things EVERY DAY! Keep asking!

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