Forum: Technology
July 19th 06, 07:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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96 s-10 blazer
The Eaton uses a set of weights that swing and clamp the clutches when
the sides have different RPMs.
The unit that uses the pinion shaft to lock/unlock is the older
Positraction unit that is the...
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Forum: Technology
July 19th 06, 07:23 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Forum: Technology
July 18th 06, 05:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
96 s-10 blazer
Same POS.
It is the Eaton Gov-Lok unit. GM and Ford both sell it in vehicles. GM
has 3 axle options IIRC, open diff, limited slip (GovLok) and on the
real hard core machines they do offer a Detroit...
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Forum: Technology
July 18th 06, 04:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
96 s-10 blazer
The G80 is NOT a real limited slip. It is a flyweight controlled clutch
activated locker. It locks when there is an 80-100 rpm difference
between the two sides. The problem is that they have a nasty...
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Forum: Technology
July 17th 06, 02:14 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
96 s-10 blazer
Sounds like your a glutton for punishment. You do know that the G80 diff
is a known failure item right?
That said there is also a reason why it has 4x4. If your driving around
on loose gravel or snow...
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Forum: Technology
July 11th 06, 05:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 51
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Forum: Technology
July 11th 06, 04:50 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 11
Views: 771
Inline Fuse For CB Power Cord
Sounds like that radio got hooked up in reverse sometime. It takes less
than a second to blow the reverse polarity protection diode in the
radio. Once it goes it will blow fuses regardless of what...
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Forum: Technology
July 9th 06, 01:11 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 9
Views: 686
R-12/freon can top off fitting/hose.....
Last I knew Wal~Mart wasn't doing any A/C work. They do tires, oil,
batteries. They do not sell R-12 in the stores either, just 134A and
oil/R134a mixes. R-12 is still available you just need the...
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