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CC33 · 06-25-2012, 11:43 AM

Just added 140W to the transmission and have the car on stands. I tested the shifting with the engine running, and just wanted to see if I noticed any difference. The drivers side wheel spins as rpms increase, and the passenger side wheel ticks, like the second hand of a clock, very slowly. What determines which wheel to engage in the differential for this situation?
(Is there a way to engage the passenger side wheel and not the drivers side?)

alchemy · 06-25-2012, 01:18 PM

The wheel with more drag will sit still. There is nothing in there which locks one wheel out and lets the other spin. It could be a rough bearing, brake shoe drag, a nice tight axle seal, or who-knows-what holding one wheel while the other turns.

Richard · 06-25-2012, 01:50 PM

I am thinking its the right.

Rascal · 06-25-2012, 04:10 PM

try adjusting the brake on the drivers side drum until it locks, that will allow the
spider gears to activate the pass side wheel to spin .

David J · 06-25-2012, 04:12 PM

Pull the pin on the RR brake rod and set your hand brake . That will get you all the passenger side spin you want . Let off the brake and the driver side should spin also . These are " open " type differentials & will spin the wheel with the least resistance . ONCE TRACTION IS LOST . Until traction is lost the rear tires pull evenly . Many new vehicles are pretty much the same .

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Originally Posted by CC33

Just added 140W to the transmission and have the car on stands. I tested the shifting with the engine running, and just wanted to see if I noticed any difference. The drivers side wheel spins as rpms increase, and the passenger side wheel ticks, like the second hand of a clock, very slowly. What determines which wheel to engage in the differential for this situation?
(Is there a way to engage the passenger side wheel and not the drivers side?)

Byron Warwick · 06-26-2012, 08:28 AM

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What about the old trick we used to pull on parked cars. We my sister's boyfriend stopped by for a visit, we jacked up one wheel, and when he came out to go home all the other wheel did was spin. Ha HA. Byron.

Brendan · 06-26-2012, 08:50 AM

check out this u tube video, it is made by gm in the 1930's

http://youtu.be/K4JhruinbWc

06-25-2012, 11:43 AM	#1
CC33 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 465	1933 Rear Axle Question Just added 140W to the transmission and have the car on stands. I tested the shifting with the engine running, and just wanted to see if I noticed any difference. The drivers side wheel spins as rpms increase, and the passenger side wheel ticks, like the second hand of a clock, very slowly. What determines which wheel to engage in the differential for this situation? (Is there a way to engage the passenger side wheel and not the drivers side?)

06-25-2012, 01:18 PM	#2
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 647	Re: 1933 Rear Axle Question The wheel with more drag will sit still. There is nothing in there which locks one wheel out and lets the other spin. It could be a rough bearing, brake shoe drag, a nice tight axle seal, or who-knows-what holding one wheel while the other turns.

06-25-2012, 01:50 PM	#3
Richard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Fe Springs, California Posts: 280	Re: 1933 Rear Axle Question I am thinking its the right. __________________ I am a believer

06-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#4
Rascal Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacto, Ca Posts: 85	Re: 1933 Rear Axle Question try adjusting the brake on the drivers side drum until it locks, that will allow the spider gears to activate the pass side wheel to spin .

06-26-2012, 08:28 AM	#6
Byron Warwick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corunna, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: 1933 Rear Axle Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What about the old trick we used to pull on parked cars. We my sister's boyfriend stopped by for a visit, we jacked up one wheel, and when he came out to go home all the other wheel did was spin. Ha HA. Byron. __________________ IT'S NOT YOUR AGE, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE !

06-26-2012, 08:50 AM	#7
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: 1933 Rear Axle Question check out this u tube video, it is made by gm in the 1930's http://youtu.be/K4JhruinbWc __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!