Transmission questions
urq
urq at pacbell.net
Sat Apr 25 15:25:48 PDT 2009
Mark Rosenkrantz wrote:
This can SO get out of hand.....
(I think) Torsens are never locked. Locked means 50/50 split, no matter
what. Both axles (or wheels) turn always in sync. With A Torsen this only
occurs when driving straight and level, and it's still not "locked," Does
that make sense?
On Sat, Apr 25, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Tony Hoffman <auditony at gmail.com> wrote:
> A TORSEN (TORque SENsing) differential only allows a certain amount of
> slippage, as the gears essentially slide from one side to the other.
> then, after that, it's essentially locked. At least, this is my
> understanding from the literature and pictures I have in my possesion.
> And, it would explain the driveline bind when on the gas at low
> speeds.
>
... an *open differential* has a constant 50:50 torque split. A locked
differential can go anywhere from 0:100 to 100:0 depending on the traction
on both ends ... as you note, both ends are forced to rotate at the same
rate ...
Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)
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