I think you'll find that the u-joint has separated. It may have made a noise when it gave up, but the rear yoke can slide back and be out of contact with the front yoke.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
