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1977 positraction ?

Old 02-12-2003, 06:59 PM
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i have a 1977 vette that wheel spins only the right rear tyre,is this normal ?arent 77`s meant to have positraction which should eliminate one wheel spinning ? :crazy:
Old 02-12-2003, 07:12 PM
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yeah, both should be a' spinnin :eek:

bad posi unit? check the fluid in the diff
Old 02-12-2003, 08:08 PM
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If only one is spinning most likely the clutch pack is gone. Time for a rebuild
Old 02-13-2003, 01:25 AM
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Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated :cheers:
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I'd replace the fluid 1st - cheaper than a rebuild!

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