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Re: Limited slips and Lockers

To: "Vern O'Connor" <fwdrock_it@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: Limited slips and Lockers
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Thu, 05 Nov 1998 10:28:40 -0800
Speaking of LSD's (no not drugs), Is there any hope of finding a Limited
Slip Differential of any make for a Spitfire these days?

If so, Gimme a clue!

Regards,
Joe Curry

Vern O'Connor wrote:
> 
> Limited slips mostly use clutch packs to pre- load the spider gears in
> the diff. That way the axles prefer to turn at the same speed. It is
> possible for either axle to turn slower than the ring gear.  Lockers
> are positively locked when under power. They will not let either axle
> turn slower than the ring gear. They will unlock however when coasting
> around a corner. There is a ratchet mech. that allows the outside axle
> to run faster than the ring gear.  A Spool links the axles directly
> together and will cause the hop mentioned in the earlier post.
> 
>

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