Hello to all , I just signed on to your great site....... It is refreshing that, I finally found a site that is pretty up to date on information.... There are many, many, good sites..... but hard to find fresh feedback.... Well, enough of that okay? I have owned a 1976 Midget (1500) for about 4 years. Of which, I have only driven about 6 months total..... The little car was just starting to get the bugs out when..... coming home from work one day, and all of a sudden the engine rev's......... while I'm in a shifting pattern ......... had to pull over quick to the shoulder of the road ...... that was it!!! .... had to call the towtruck......and there it stayed in the driveway...... all covered over for the next 3 1/2 years...... I could have sold that little car atleast 25 times....If you know what I mean.....
Update: I have just started to tackle my problem this past week. Well, I tore the rear end apart and sure enough....... broken axle shaft.. I have since ordered another half axle, gaskets, "o" rings, etc.... The differential does have some backlash....... that's where I could use some help....Does anyone happen to know the best way to correct this? before, I re-assemble the rear end.... Gears all look good, no broken teeth.... Half axle did shear at the spline ( pass side) bearings look okay......no end play in the pinion gear shaft. But, should I be looking further into why that shaft broke? I have never hot rodded the little car..... Unless someone before me might have. Any feedback that I can get from any of your experiences would be most appreciated.......... Many Thanks! for allowing me to share my story with you ....... Sincerely, Vic Handel