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Most things you wanted to know about differentials, but were afraid to ask!


Chris Wilson

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OK, it's 1930's, bear with the intro or hop to about 1:40 minutes. Not much has changed. They didn't reckon with JamieP and 1000BHP, but otherwise this guy would be perfectly familiar with a modern diff' Best illustrated explanation I have seen, it pains me to say this about an American video, but hey, I have broad shoulders ;)

 

 

I know from speaking to customers the dfferential is often misunderstood, this may help show a slightly complex gear train clearly

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So how does a limited slip differential work then? :)

 

I'm taking a shot in the dark here..... is there a certain amount of tension on the cog that rotates to allow the 1 wheel to turn? Ie it takes a certain amount of force to make it rotate off centre?

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