limited slip diffs
limited slip diffs
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Hello all,
Can some one point me to a source of information that explains how various limited slip differentials work?
Thanks,
Bob
Can some one point me to a source of information that explains how various limited slip differentials work?
Thanks,
Bob





RE: limited slip diffs
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential8.htm
RE: limited slip diffs
Also search performance rear axle manufacturers and distributors sites.
Also try searches on words like positraction, Detroit locker, thorson (or thorensen?), Mclaren cars (it might give the spelling of thorensen)
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RE: limited slip diffs
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: limited slip diffs
I was going from old memories, and I never could spell
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RE: limited slip diffs
RE: limited slip diffs
Here is just one example.
http://l2.espacenet.com/espacenet/bnsviewer?CY=gb&LG=en&DB=EPD&PN=US5102378&ID=US+++5102378A1+I+
I tend to use the European
http://gb.espacenet.com
as it shows patents from around the world and PDF pages can be saved and printed.
But if you feel confident in your ability to find and install free versions of java plug-ins etc to display pictures, or are happy with text only, and only want the US patents, try this site:-
http://www.uspto.gov/patft/index.html
RE: limited slip diffs