Are you sure that one axle is not turning forward and the other is turning
backwards? This would be normal if the car has both rear wheels off the
ground. This would indicate a 4:1 ratio - not sure what spits actually
have.
The easiest way to confirm is to have someone hold one wheel, or drop it on
the ground and then try your test again.
Good luck
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Chuck Pedretti
Senior Consultant, MCSD, MCSE+I, MCDBA
Magenic Technologies
http://www.magenic.com - Magenic Technologies website
http://www.oldjeep.com - Personal website
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-----Original Message-----
From: Scott A. Roberts [mailto:herald1200@home.com]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 10:16 PM
To: Triumph List; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Now I'm confused...
Well, I now am down to only the differential itself being left to remove
from
the frame, and I will have the car completely frame-off. However, I decided
to
check the ratio of the differential, and was amazed to discover that for
every
two full revolutions of the driveshaft, I get one full revolution of the
axle!
Is there a 2.x to 1 differential available? or am I just really confused? If
this actually is a 2-1 ratio, how will it affect my performance?
I finally got the Rimmer replacement floor pan welded in last night, on the
driver's side. Not too bad, though I would have preferred the look of the
improved one from Canley, but they were out of stock. Not too bad, but it
die
require a little stretching- about 1/2" at the front! However, it is quite
usable, so I am happy.
Next week, I'll have the door sills and wheel opening repairs finished. Then
to finish stripping the paint, repaint the assembled body and frame, and
start
putting her back together!
Currently, I am about to refurbish the rear axles. This looks like fun.
Scott
64 Herald/Sports 1200
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