Rear end issue

[Scott K.]

I have a 1965, 327/365, 4 speed. Just recently: When I give the car pretty good throttle, it lunges to the left, sharply. So sharp now, when I correct the steering, it gets the out of control feeling. I notice the right rear tire grabbing. Seems like the rear end is not in synch.

When I am 2nd or 3rd gear, say 3000 rpm and let off the gas and push in the clutch, it lunges back to the right. Anyone have an idea??

[Tom H.]

Re: Rear end issue

Had a friend with a 65 365 coupe with the same symptom a couple of years ago. Tried everything and finally discovered it was the tires that was making the eratic movements. New tires cure it.

[Scott K.]

Re: Rear end issue

Thanks. I have brand new Coker reproductions, 600 miles on them now. This problem just started in the last 40 to 50 miles

[William C.]

Re: Rear end issue

Check the end play on the stub axles that come out of the rear end housing. I had a retaining clip come off one time and it acted like you described.