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:
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> 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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