Torsen Type 2 (model)

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<h3>Torsen Type II Differential</h3><p>While trying to understand the principles behind a limited slip differential, I came across a couple examples of the Torsen version, both type 1 and 2. However, there didn't seem to be any type 2 models to play with (admittedly, I didn't look too hard), so I made one.</p><p>This is a working demonstration of the principles behind a Torsen Type2 differential. It's too large to use in a model car (and has no actual outputs to connect), but looks pretty cool on the desk.</p><p>The carrier sections are held together with <strong>M4x35mm</strong> bolts. Six is probably overkill but it made for nice symmetry.</p><p>Note that the planetary gears have right and left versions and they aren't interchangeable. Same for the output gears.</p><p>The outer gears (they're not really planetary...although, they kind-of are if you consider the output gears as suns and the big helical gear as the outer ring...but that's a whole different topic...) are just rotating on a bit of coat-hanger/wire held in with glue for now. If I get a chance, I'll come back and maybe improve that a bit, particularly if I'm going to scale it down to something usable. As it is, it's fairly chunky....</p><p>I've included the STEP files in case you want to edit it and make it your own.</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3>