VANAGON archives -- May 2011, week 2 (#354)

Date:         Sat, 14 May 2011 21:19:29 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro drove! For the first time in 13 years!
Comments: To: mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4DCF2972.4080301@cox.net>
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Ahh. good too know.

On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 9:16 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:

> The VC can't bind with only front axles installed. The binding takes place
> due to the difference in rotational speed of the front wheels versus the
> rear wheels while both ends are connected via the center driveshaft.
>
> Mark
>
>
> craig cowan wrote:
>
>> I drove the bus up and down the street, making it up to 40mph (and 4th
>> gear). All gears work great, it tracks straight, great suspension, and the
>> brakes work! The power steering was a nice upgrade to feel, and there was
>> no
>> binding in the VC while turning.
>>
>> It's a keeper!
>> Now if I can only get a title.....
>>
>> -Craig
>>
>>

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