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aSSo
11-19-2007, 01:47 PM
Hello!
I've got some problem with the Torsen "University Special"

- What can you tell me about bearing? Because I don't find a bearing suitable for the larger part, the left in the picture. How have you solved the problem?

-What about the housing, how have you sealed the differential?

Plan or photos will be very appreciated!!!

I'm doing a thesis and I'm very worried I won't finish my work in time.... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Colaci Gregorio
University "La Sapienza" of Rome
aSSo
11-19-2007, 01:47 PM
Hello!
I've got some problem with the Torsen "University Special"

- What can you tell me about bearing? Because I don't find a bearing suitable for the larger part, the left in the picture. How have you solved the problem?

-What about the housing, how have you sealed the differential?

Plan or photos will be very appreciated!!!

I'm doing a thesis and I'm very worried I won't finish my work in time.... PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Colaci Gregorio
University "La Sapienza" of Rome
The AFX Master
11-19-2007, 02:27 PM
You can enclose the diff into a custom made 2 or 3 piece casing that bolt the rear sprocket to the differential housing and encloses the diff oil.
In the right side of the casing piece you can bolt your brake rotor (if you have a 3 rotor setup).
Probably you will need to machine the provided diff housing to fit your design.
Then you`ll need to design that casing with zones where you can put bearings that carry the whole assembly. also you`ll need to design the casing in order to accomodate the CV stubs that power the wheels.


visit www.torsen.com (http://www.torsen.com) and get the university special torsen drawing, so you can see how to connect the CV stubs and how you can machine or modify the housing to fit your needs
As for the bearings do your calcs regarding chain and brake loads.(if you use an inboard setup) and go to skf.com and select your bearings. Double row ball bearings can accomplish the mission very well, although taper rollers are beefier for small bore diameters (that depend on your casing design)