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[JLC]

Linda,

 

You really don't want welded axles on a street Spridget. Welded means just
that -  the gears inside the differential are actually welded together, and
both rear wheels go around together at the same speed - all the time.  You
lose the differential purpose, which is to make the inside rear wheel move
slower that the outside one in a turn. A welded differential is the poor's
man solution to the racing need for a limited slip differential.  The
advantage of the welded diff in racing is grip - you have the whole power of
the engine applied to both wheels all the time. 

 

As stated before, a Spridget with a "welded diff" is difficult to move
around at low speed, very hard on the half-shafts (axles), and would be in
my opinion dangerous on the street - if when turning you lift off the
throttle or even worse, use the brakes, you will most likely spin. 

 

JLC

 

 

Linda wrote: Hi I'm just starting to learn more about the mechanics of the
Sprite and have had my hands on many of their parts as well as replaced 2
differentials in my 68 Spitfire back in the 80's and own and use both of my
welding units so I have a basic understanding. But when you say welded rear
axle exactly what area is welded and what does that do on a Sprite? 

Thanks in advance,

Linda