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Slipping Limited Slip
fred k Offline
Senior Member
#1
My limited slip doesn't seem to lock up both rear wheels except on slippery road surfaces like snow. Even in the rain only 1 wheel spins. On dry pavement, forget it. I suspect the original owner beat on the car.

Can the clutches be adjusted or is their a posi-traction lube that would help the problem?
fred l kennedy
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GaryS#2 Offline
Posting Freak
#2
Quote:Originally posted by fred k:

>>Can the clutches be adjusted or is their a posi-traction lube that would help the problem?[/B]
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Sounds like the clutch packs are worn down.
You should get them replaced if you are only spinning 1 wheel.
That could possibly damage the rest of the posi assembly.
Grocery Getter/Rice Cooker.
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Pete D Offline
Administrator
#3
Fred, I'm no rear end expert but lube isn't going to fix it. The best fix is new clutch packs

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine: Total Seal rings and TRW pistons, ported and polished head w/ cc'd chambers,1.59"exhausts, SS valves, gutted upper, knife edged lower, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, and rod bolts. Walbro 190 pump and T-3. Centerforce II, KB subs and jack rails.
Pete Dunham


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fred k Offline
Senior Member
#4
Sounds like the clutch packs are worn down.
You should get them replaced if you are only spinning 1 wheel.
That could possibly damage the rest of the posi assembly.[/B][/QUOTE]

OK. Who over than a blue oval dealer would have them? Also is this something I could do or would the rear end have to be set up with new preload settings?
fred l kennedy
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anoblefox Offline
Member
#5
You need your trac lok repacked, it is not hard, but it sure is smelly! the friction modifier has fish oil in it, if you get it on your bare hands, you will stink for a week. My wife now insists that we hire this out.
88 5.0 thunderbird turbocoupe
84 mercury capri 5.0 EFI
64 mercury comet cyclone 5.0 EFI
77 ford bronco 5.0 EFI
96 mustang cobra convertible
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Jeff K Offline
Administrator
#6
Most of the big Mustang 5.0 mail order supply houses sell T lock rebuild kits for around $60. The T lock in 87-88 TC is the same as those in Mustang 5.0s (8.8" diff)Call some of the vendors listed in MM&FF, or check their web sites.

All the special tools that the manual claims you need is BS. Just yank the axles, pull the S spring (the hardest part, IMO), and yank the old clutches / steels. Put in the new stuff using the tightest shim you can get in there, and reassemble. Soak the new clutches in friction modifier for a day first.

Yup, hypoid gear oil, and especially fritcion modifier STINK. I have a special drawer in the basement that I keep my "rear end work" clothes in so as not to stink up any good clothes, and if I get any of it in my hair, I end up sleeping on the couch for a night or 2.

BTW, worn clutches wont harm anything in the rear end, you just wont have much traction.

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Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 20 psi, forced air intercooler, water injection, bypass valve, Ranger roller cam, subframes, etc., etc.. // 86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP nitrous, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.... // 91 Escort: Bone stock winter car // 00 Windstar (wifes vehicle)
Jeff Korn

88 Turbo Coupe: Intake and exhaust mods, T3 turbo at 24 psi, forced air IC, water injection, BPV, Ranger cam, subframes, etc., etc.
86 Tbird 5.0 (original owner): intake, exhaust, valvetrain mods, 100 HP N2O, ignition, gears, suspension, etc., etc.
11 Crown Vic Interceptor
14 Toyota Camry (wifes car)
95 Taurus GL Vulcan winter beater
67 Honda 450 Super Sport - completely customized
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Walsted Offline
Posting Freak
#7
What year is your TC? If it is an 83-86, you may want to look at an axle swap.

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Mike Walsted
1986 5-speed TurboCoupe .
Mike Walsted - Sold my 1986 5-speed TurboCoupe
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methos Offline
Senior Member
#8
if he has an 83-86 I have an 88 with a limited slip and 3.73's I am looking to get rid of... : [Image: cool.gif]:

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Jason Schaffer
88TC - 5speed, all options but leather and sunroof
Mods:
Esslinger Prepped head, AiResearch T-3, 3.73 gears, Schneider custom grind cam, chromed rims, dynomax on the duals, and last but not least... new interior
AIM - Shizniblit
Jason Schaffer
88TC - 5speed, all options but leather and sunroof
Mods: 3.73 Gears
Finally getting it back together.
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Pete D Offline
Administrator
#9
Methos,
I'm interested in that rear end. Let's talk.

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88 TC X 2, 86 SVO, Main TC with K&N, 3"DP to 2.5"duals through Dynamax, Ric valve at 17+ and disconnected KS.
Elite Bodega 16" chrome wheels. Autometer pod w/ A/F and Vac/boost gauges. New engine: Total Seal rings and TRW pistons, ported and polished head w/ cc'd chambers,1.59"exhausts, SS valves, gutted upper, knife edged lower, A-230 cam, Race Engineering Adj Cam Sprocket, Crowlers, ARP head studs, and rod bolts. Walbro 190 pump and T-3. Centerforce II, KB subs and jack rails.
Pete Dunham


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