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| | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 | I lifted the truck up and and put the truck in gear to see what happens. One the drivers side spins. the other side just jumps a tiny bit when i first let out the clutch... other wise stays still. i would think the other side should spin in reverse on this. junk rear end in my truck? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 238 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 238 | Sounds like an open diff. They can spin either side equally or at different rates. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | How does it do with both wheels on the ground?
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 | i have not tried to let the clutch out on the ground yet. no brakes at this time. The drivers side spins in neutral really easy. the passenger side is pretty tight. i can spin it my hand but it not easy. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 79 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2020 Posts: 79 | i have not tried to let the clutch out on the ground yet. no brakes at this time. The drivers side spins in neutral really easy. the passenger side is pretty tight. i can spin it my hand but it not easy. Are the brakes dragging on the passenger side?
Pat
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 | i dont think its brakes. if i can turn it over by hand ( even if its hard) i would think the engine power would for sure move that tire | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,991 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,991 | Brake is tight on the passenger side, the driver side spins with the engine running due to the wheel with the least resistance , sounds like the differential is working ok. Time to pull the drums.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 | Dont sound like its to far from normal. Pull drums and diff cover. See what cha got. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2020 Posts: 9 | looks like is was the brake. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 | | | |
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