<VV> Heat and towing re Posi

[BBRT]

The axles turn the side gears and the ring gear which splashes oil 
everywhere.  The posi is within the carrier attached to the ring gear via 
side gear and then spider gears-actually some posi plates are floating and 
others have "ears" but they are in the carrier.  All gets splashed as if the 
driving force was the pinion gear. There is no pressure lubrication in 
either the trans or diff-there is even a little ledge for fluid to catch in 
and run down thru a hole in one end bearing.  The only heat buildup issue in 
the transaxle is under heavy competition in road racing or rally.  In those 
cases, a pump might be needed to pump fluid thru a small cooler/radiator and 
return in some manner.  Like SCCA competition.  Otherwise, no issue.

Chuck S
BBRT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brown, David" <BrownD at bsci.com>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 9:28 AM
Subject: RE: <VV> Re: Towing per the Naysayers


> How about for posi?  Any difference there?
> Dave
> 69 Monza 140/4, posi
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Keith Hammett
> Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 7:26 AM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Re: Towing per the Naysayers
>
> Since the axle and transmission share their fluid (on a manual Corvair)
> does this indicate that with the proper fluid level the axle will
> lubricate any points in the transmission that need it or have I been
> mislead over the years?
>
> Keith Hammett
>
> -----Original Message-----
> No Flame!   BUT!!!       CHUCKY!!!
>
> If you keep one driveable..you'd KNOW for yourself!    If the transaxle
> is
> 1/2 full or better.....NO PROBLEM!
>
> Qualifications for making this statement:
>
> Towed '69 4 speed...150 miles at 80 mph.........drive it evey day.....no
> difference!
>
> Matt Nall / Patiomatt / WCUH / Chairman V V
> 69 Monza Cpe., 66 Monza vert, 65 Crown v8 Cpe.
> Somewhere between Reno, NV and Coos Bay, Or.
>
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