Quaife

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Since "strong resistance" is a subjective term I'd like to point out
that even with a Quaiffe it isn't that hard to turn the front wheels in
opposite directions with the front end off the ground. For someone
unfamiliar with the torque required they could possibly confuse a
factory mini limited slip with a quaiffe.
Peter's test is the best thing aside from opening the case.
Dan

Gordon Forbess wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 18:41:16 -0500, you wrote:
> 
> >How can I tell if my transmission has a quaife installed.  Quite some time
> >ago there was a thread about a "quick" check.  If someone remembers please
> >drop me a note so I can check my transmission.
> >Thank you
> >Jim
> 
> Dynamic test: Find a nice stretch of white concrete, preferably
> inclined. Rev motor, dump clutch.  Equal length tire marks indicate a
> Quaife. :-)
> 
> Static test: IIRC if you have both front wheels jacked up in the air
> and turn one by hand, you should feel strong resistance and the other
> wheel will turn the same direction with Quaife.  Without, the wheel
> will turn easily and the other wheel will rotate in the opposite
> direction.
> 
> Gordon
> 
> 75 Mk I/Drake 1.9
> http://home.att.net/~gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm
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