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    rexrippy2254 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 22, 2010, 07:10 AM
    Mechanical advice for ford van 1978 model
    I have a 1978 ford van ,w,automatic transm.I was driving down the road,when all of a sudden the van started grinding and quit pulling.I think the transmission is OK,but maybe a driveshaft problem?
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    Aug 22, 2010, 07:40 AM

    I would jack up the truck, place in Neutral and see if wheels rotate.
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    Aug 23, 2010, 05:42 AM

    Or rear axle/differential assembly, axle bearing, etc.
    Definitely needs on-site diag.
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