"Kai M. Radicke" wrote:
>
> What are the various differences between different types of
> differentials?
OK I'll take a shot.
> a) Posi-Drive
Don't know. Did you mean "Posi-Traction?" (a Ford trademark).
> b) Locked
(Aka. "Detroit locker":) a reg'lar "open" diff that's been welded
up so it won't "differentialize" any more. Both wheels driven
equally at all times. Race only. Not all lockers are welded up;
some have complex gear setups that "freeze" when you stomp the gas,
but unlock (to become an open diff once again) when you ease off.
> c) Limited Slip
Generic term for diffs that limit the difference in driven wheel
rotation rates-- i.e. some slip is allowed, but not much.
did I pass?
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