Plowman's still make limited slip differentials?

[DaveTM]

Originally Posted by deadeye reb

N f

NF? What does that mean, stand for in computer slang?

[cgtech]

"non-functional" LOL! Maybe hasn't had coffee yet?

[DaveTM]

Originally Posted by cgtech

"non-functional" LOL! Maybe hasn't had coffee yet?

I even googled "Computer Slang, NF? and couldn't figure it out.

Then I thought.....Nice Film? But it's a pic....not a movie clip (video). So....that wasn't it. Then I thought Nice Find? But it's not a find....anyone can buy it. Then I thought No F%&$, but that doesn't come up in the 'puter slang dictionary.

[DaveTM]

Just an update, since my cart is up on jack stands and my nephew (aka Mr. King Procrastinator ) is going to install the new rear brake pads that I purchased last year.

The differential is being installed.....only because I send "The King" at least 4 txt a day asking if I can pick up my cart yet!!!

[DaveTM]

All oil is out (according to nephew via txt) and unit is ready to go in. Yeah....the easy part. I'm going to try and get some pics before final assembly.

[DaveTM]

DONE!! And I picked it up.

Here's a pic of the "test" in reverse. Yeah, it's my gravel that I have to re-do so I just did a little "burn" to see if it actually worked in reverse. Test passed!! You may see some "fresh vegetation" from my morning ride thru my woods. Yeah.....I'm gonna like this.



I did not get a chance to take pics of the install before he put it back together.....but these two pics will show....that you just have to believe "it's in there."

[scottyb]

What's the final verdict? Thumbs up?
What's the cost?

[DaveTM]

Originally Posted by scottyb

What's the final verdict? Thumbs up?
What's the cost?

I don't have my invoice in front of me, and part of the cost (and not a cheap part!) was the replacement of the spyder gears. The total Plowman cost, including the spyder gears was $590. IIRC the LTD Slip alone was about $200 or a bit more.

As for the performance......it's great!! I have posi traction in both forward AND reverse!! My old unit only gave me posi in forward.

I would highly recommend this unit if anyone is looking for posi traction from their cart.

[Snuffy1757]

What was the turnaround time once you sent it to Plowman?

[DaveTM]

Originally Posted by Snuffy1757

What was the turnaround time once you sent it to Plowman?

It was pretty fast. I think he had my unit for maybe 4 days before he shipped it back. What he does when he has your unit is he machine's the "flats" (for lack of a better word) where the clutch material contacts the gears. That way the unit has full contact. The units are, I think, drop forged and that process cannot provide a perfect surface for 100% engagement.

Also, he will tell you to use about 4 or 5 cans of brake cleaner and clean all existing oil from your axles, axle housing, and pumpkin. All..and he stress's ALL oil must be removed. Then he provides a synthetic oil for the install. He said the synthetic oil will not cause the clutch material to break down like regular petroleum oils will.

FWIW