Differential and Chassis Setup Quiz

What is the torque split in an open differential?

• 60-40

• 70-30

• 50-50

• 80-20

What is the role of the crosspin in an open differential?

• To increase engine power

• To pass torque to the spider gears

• To enhance fuel efficiency

• To improve braking performance

What is the effect of a 50-50 torque split on tire thrust?

• It increases thrust on both tires

• Both tires have exactly the same thrust

• It decreases thrust on the inside tire

• It increases thrust on the outside tire

What is the main advantage of using an open differential in Formula Ford cars?

• Increased top speed

• Best choice for low powered cars

• Enhanced braking performance

• Improved fuel efficiency

How can understeer be reduced when using a spool?

• By increasing rear spring rates

• By reducing spring rates and increasing sway bar stiffness

• By decreasing caster

• By increasing tire pressure

What is the effect of sway bars on the inside rear wheel?

• They increase traction

• They tend to lift the inside rear

• They decrease vehicle speed

• They increase fuel efficiency

What is the effect of increasing castor in a vehicle with a Detroit Locker?

• It reduces vehicle stability

• It assists in reducing grip

• It increases vehicle speed

• It enhances fuel efficiency

What is a common maintenance issue with the pawls in a cam and pawl differential?

• They never wear out

• They wear quickly

• They are self-repairing

• They are indestructible

What is used to preload the clutch/stator stacks in a differential?

• Belleview washer

• Torque wrench

• Hydraulic press

• Spring coil

Where are Belleview washers typically found?

• Salisbury differentials

• Powerflow differentials

• Hydraulic systems

• Brake systems