In a message dated 97-11-29 20:06:13 EST, ljohnson@HALHINET.ON.CA writes: << A few weeks ago, while climbing a snow covered hill, the back wheels of our syncro were churning but the front weren't turning at all. I thought that the VC must be dead so I checked it. I raised both the front and back on one side and put it out of gear. When I turned the front wheel by hand the rear wheel turned smoothly. With the side still raised, I started the engine and put it in gear. Both the front and rear turned smoothly again. This tells me that the VC is NOT dead. >> Your coupling appears to be able to pass a minimal amount of power, enough to make an unloaded wheel spin, but not nearly enough to transmit the engine's power to the ground. Similar to being able to hold the top end of an unloaded rope, but when a significant load is added to the rope it will slip though your hands. That said, I'm hoping your VC is not dead. Good luck, Jim Davis |
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