Hop skip and a jump

["MikeyB" <MikeyB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

     Once again I'm hoping to prevail on the greater knowledge of the digest.

     I'm having a problem with my 1988 Spider Quad. w/ standard transmission.

    When accelerating I feel a hopping or grabbing feeling from the area of
the right rear.  It appears at around 2200 RPM and continues until
approximately 2800 RPM.  It is most apparent under hard acceleration.  The
problem was originally only appeared in 1st gear, but now is just starting to
appear in second gear as well, (again, only under hard acceleration).  The
problem is definitely increasing with use.

     An examination of the undercarriage revealed that the right axel straps
are becoming abraded by metal behind the axel.

     My mechanic diagnosed the problem as a transmission mount.  We replaced
the mount, but the problem remains.  He is now calling for a new drive shaft
(ugh!  $$$$).

     Do any of you have any other possible suggestions for causation??

Thanks in advance

MikeB.



     Do you have any suggestions???
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