Syncro 4&4 Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
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There's a thread running/been resurrected on samba about 2wd LSD experiences, late in page 2 is this :
Off camber and one wheel off the ground? LSD does basically nothing.
Nothing......if the driver does nothing...
I think any 2WD driver who is currently getting stuck (because of the places they like to go) and is looking for an increase in traction will be quite satisfied with a Peloquin. Using the handbrake gets you a lot more traction to the other wheel.
Since you are asking for EXPERIENCE, here are two Peloquin stories:
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When I was testing my 'new' Peloquin last year, I tried this on my Syncro. I did not engage the locker because I was testing the Peloquin.
I went up over an embankment slowly, such that 1 front and 1 rear wheels lifted off the ground. Of course, the wheels spun and the van stopped. I pulled the handbrake and the van moved forward readily until the wheels touched down again. A 2WD can do this too with the handbrake (also with an open diff but not so well). The Peloquin throws a lot more power to the other wheel if the spinning wheel encounters even the slightest resistance. You can even activate it by dragging the footbrake (on a syncro it works, not sure about 2WD).
Anyone ever tried this trick instead of reaching for the locker? Could be quite effective with rear discs and a lot easier on the drivetrain too
1985 Oettinger 3.2 Caravelle RHD syncro twin slider. SA Microbus bumpers, duplex winch system, ARC 7X15 period alloys
And there I was almost starting to believe the speil about diesels being the next big thing...
How can a derv donk run away when they are governed? Or is this a little admission of the inherent failings of a 52 degree install when it starts ingesting the sump oil as fuel on a steep descent? It's been a while...
1985 Oettinger 3.2 Caravelle RHD syncro twin slider. SA Microbus bumpers, duplex winch system, ARC 7X15 period alloys
silverbullet wrote:And there I was almost starting to believe the speil about diesels being the next big thing...
How can a derv donk run away when they are governed? Or is this a little admission of the inherent failings of a 52 degree install when it starts ingesting the sump oil as fuel on a steep descent? It's been a while...
No ..... its more about a Numpty forgetting to apply said handbrake on an incline and the interference of an ammo box prevented a certain Syncro mounting another .....
