Im new to the forum but I have 84 hurst/olds . I have a rebuilt olds 350 with elgin rv torque cam . The problem that im having is not be able to spin left tire. the timing is set on 20 bdtc and the only way the left tire spins is in gravel rocks . so is there anyone out here can give a little insight what might be wrong. im starting to think that clutches in the rearend are going bad. i been having the car since i was senior in high school.
84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left tire
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Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
If its a posi, the clutches most be wore out. Both wheels won't spin if its not a posi.
If its a posi, the clutches most be wore out. Both wheels won't spin if its not a posi.
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
The clutches have been discoed for 3 + years for the 8.5 we will have them here shortly.
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info. ... e1e3bfee9c
The clutches have been discoed for 3 + years for the 8.5 we will have them here shortly.
http://www.gbodyparts.com/product_info. ... e1e3bfee9c
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
all im getting is the right tire spinning if i break torque it and thats about it. when i had a used 307 in there i could brake torque it and both the tires spin and smoked up the whole garage.
all im getting is the right tire spinning if i break torque it and thats about it. when i had a used 307 in there i could brake torque it and both the tires spin and smoked up the whole garage.
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
i know that the rearend is limited slip but still should kick in if one tire loses traction... is that right for limited slip and posi rearends
i know that the rearend is limited slip but still should kick in if one tire loses traction... is that right for limited slip and posi rearends
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
In a limited slip, the traction goes to the tire with the least resistance...when it starts to spin, the clutches engage, forcing the other wheel to spin. If the clutches wear out, you will end up with an opened rear...where the power just goes to the wheel with least resistance (left or right). This is all assuming that you did not damage an axle (highly unlikely, and you would know). Note: Worn out clutches do not know right from left...they will always spin the wheel of least resistance...as will an opened rear.
In a limited slip, the traction goes to the tire with the least resistance...when it starts to spin, the clutches engage, forcing the other wheel to spin. If the clutches wear out, you will end up with an opened rear...where the power just goes to the wheel with least resistance (left or right). This is all assuming that you did not damage an axle (highly unlikely, and you would know). Note: Worn out clutches do not know right from left...they will always spin the wheel of least resistance...as will an opened rear.
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
I'm digging up a post from the graveyard here, but I wanted to toss in my .02
The torque of the engine's power will tend to "twist" the entire drivetrain and in high speed/high power scenarios the engine's torque will actually plant the driver's side and lift the passenger rear tire slightly. This is why the majority of one wheel burnouts are passenger side.
I'm digging up a post from the graveyard here, but I wanted to toss in my .02
The torque of the engine's power will tend to "twist" the entire drivetrain and in high speed/high power scenarios the engine's torque will actually plant the driver's side and lift the passenger rear tire slightly. This is why the majority of one wheel burnouts are passenger side.
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
Yeah, you fried the clutches. The torque of your cammed 350 sbo took them out. I bet you were hoping it was something else, But nope it's time for a rebuild.
Also, it would be a good idea to get another transmission to rebuild. Mainly because, if you rebuilt the rear and not the transmission with it your trans will go next. Then the driveshaft U joints.
Strong engines find every weakness in your drivetrain.
T
Yeah, you fried the clutches. The torque of your cammed 350 sbo took them out. I bet you were hoping it was something else, But nope it's time for a rebuild.
Also, it would be a good idea to get another transmission to rebuild. Mainly because, if you rebuilt the rear and not the transmission with it your trans will go next. Then the driveshaft U joints.
Strong engines find every weakness in your drivetrain.
T
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
limited slip is Ford's name for GM posi traction. Both axles are constantly locked with the pressure exerted on the clutch packs by the springs. The clutch packs limited the slip on each axles on the rear wheels so you can go around corners without burning up tires. The break away torque depends on the spring rate of the springs.
yellow 400lbs pre-load ....... street application
blue 600 lbs pre-load ...... street/strip
red /plain 800lbs pre-load .... strip only
celticsam said:
limited slip is Ford's name for GM posi traction. Both axles are constantly locked with the pressure exerted on the clutch packs by the springs. The clutch packs limited the slip on each axles on the rear wheels so you can go around corners without burning up tires. The break away torque depends on the spring rate of the springs.
yellow 400lbs pre-load ....... street application
blue 600 lbs pre-load ...... street/strip
red /plain 800lbs pre-load .... strip only
Re: 84 hurst/olds with 2004r and 350 not spinning the left t
Technically Ford's name for it was Equa-Lock or Traction-Lok :wink:pontiacgp said:
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