Torgensen Differential

[AHa]

I ran across a guy last week who had a Torgensen rear differential patent date 1912. The Standard Catalog of American Cars says that he made cars early and later made component parts, mostly for trucks. Just curious, does anybody know if any Torgensen cars exist or what vehicles used the diffential?

[JFranklin]

I have a Huffman truck with this style differential. the ad copy spells it Torbensen. I think that is what you are referencing.

Edited April 15, 2010 by JFranklin (see edit history)

[AHa]

Thankyou! Yes I misspelled, it is Torbensen. What year is your truck? I would love to see what the axel ends look like. The axels are cut off, but it appears the axels are open, no housing. I'm assuming there is a pillow block at the axel end to support the weight of the vehicle? Is it an open driveshaft? It appears small for a truck differential.

Allen

[Guest cben09]

Could it be for chain drive,,chain ratio would reduce the torque in the shaft,,,Ben

[JFranklin]

My truck is cog drive. Here is a link to a photo of the differential.

Automotive industries - Google Books

[Guest cben09]

I remember seeing one of these 40 years ago in Haverhill Ma,,junkyard behind local garage,,,Condo's now,,,Ben