>It's normal for older axles to allow the CV to move laterally about 1/8"
>or less (that is what the cupped washer fixes, removes slack).

I agree. I was just curious about the movement up and down. I really
wasnt' complaining about a problem.

>With less than 90 horsepower to work with

 :-) Boy, you got that right. I would settle for close to the original 65
or so that it started life with <g>

>the road. Your right rear wheel is the drive wheel and gets the most
>wear. The opposing axles just freewheels 99% of the time

That's a good point. Again, I wasn't ragging about a problem, just
wondering, mechancally, what was causing the sound.

Thanks Stan. As I said, I think I am done with this topic for now, as I
did get it inspected and registered, and after all that, now it is gonna
sit in the yard for another year.... <shrug>

I appreciate all the help I have gotten.

John