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dumb differential question

all right this is a dumb queston but you guys have always given me the best advice so here it is: i have an 88 cougar with a 7.5 in conventional 3.08 differential. when i drive in the snow all my power goes to my right wheel all the time. why is this? i know its a dumb question. thanks

dumb differential question

Reply #1 –
its because you dont have a traction loc diff. its an open diff. AKA "the one wheel wonder"
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Reply #2 –
the one side is prolly worn alot more too. I doubt your right tire is always slipping.
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Reply #3 –
One Tire Fire.
 
One Wheel Peel.
One 88

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: notorious1538
all right this is a dumb queston but you guys have always given me the best advice so here it is: i have an 88 cougar with a 7.5 in conventional 3.08 differential. when i drive in the snow all my power goes to my right wheel all the time. why is this? i know its a dumb question. thanks


Not a dumb question. The reason why your right wheels spins and not the other on an open diff is the design of the carrier. Here is a link: http://www.4x4abc.com/4WD101/diff.html
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential3.htm
http://encarta.msn.com/media_461546301/Differential.html

James

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Reply #5 –
my left wheel goes when i give it gas though. i dont know what im trying to ask but i just wish i had a locker

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Reply #6 –
yeah it's my left too... But probably cause it's got no tread...  weld up them spider gears!!! Muah ha ha ha
84 TC 302 -5.0L/t5/7.5 locking rear and a 3.45 gear, Edelbrock Intake, Aluminum Heads, Edlebrock 65mm Throttlebody, Edlebrock Cam, 24lb injectors & MAS Air Sensor calibrated via chip,  BBK headers, Catback H pipe, Magnaflow lers :evilgrin:
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Reply #7 –
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i just wish i had a locker


Not on the street you don't. They suck for street driving because they lock the two rear wheels together and don't work like a regular diff when turning. A limited slip or "Traction Lock" diferential like I have turns both wheels together in a straight line but acts like a normal diff around turns. BTW traction locks are fun. If I stomp on the gas from a stop I can lay 2 nice 5' long black makes on the pavement :hick: . Sure beats the hell out of the "one wheel peal":D
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #8 –
know anywhere i can get a traction lok? lol
 

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Reply #9 –
Look at wreckers for a TC or a fox body Cobra.