Got an update. Definitely had a bad u-joint. I am really suprised it didnt explode before now. One....and only one cap was dry. Nothing but dust in the one cap. The rest were well greased.

I replaced the offending part....and shabang....drives fine.

Now I may make a thread about the grinding shifts issue.

I never wouldve thought the u-joints would be the problem. Live and learn.

Thanks everyone,
Dave G