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Re: Tieties Bay & Trekoskraal outing - 25-27/03/2011
Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:24 pm
by tonton
KaiV wrote:Very nice pics:)
Just a bit worried about that Landy recovery
In reverse
Not to good for the diff
I didn't know that that is a problem. Care to explain?
Thanks,
Anton
Re: Tieties Bay & Trekoskraal outing - 25-27/03/2011
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 1:34 pm
by tonton
Achille,
EUREKA! the pics & movie clips are now visible on Dropbox - thanks.
Anyone interested in viewing the Dropbox folder must PM their e-mail address to me.
Grazie mille
Anton
Re: Tieties Bay & Trekoskraal outing - 25-27/03/2011
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:26 pm
by KaiV
tonton wrote:KaiV wrote:Very nice pics:)
Just a bit worried about that Landy recovery
In reverse
Not to good for the diff
I didn't know that that is a problem. Care to explain?
Thanks,
Anton
Anton
I might be misinformed, but the angle that the diff gears are cut, are designed for forward motion, meaning that they are designed to carry huge loads in that direction. By now reversing, the diff is subjected to forces that are not catered for.
I unfortunately cannot find the thread that explained it with pictures (it was either on the community or LCCSA) but if I find it, I'll post it.
Re: Tieties Bay & Trekoskraal outing - 25-27/03/2011
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:03 am
by SimonB
Kai is exactly right...
Reverse recoveries should be avoided if at all possible.
1) additional strain on the mechanicals (this is the primary reason)
2) you have more metal and space between you and whatever might break from the recovered vehicle.