In a message dated 96-04-09 23:01:26 EDT, khooper@wsp1.wspice.com (Ken
Hooper) writes:

>
>This will get you about 90% of the potential traction of the Syncro
>(because a viscous coupling is not capable of transferring full power
>forward, it's rare to lose traction under more than two wheels, &c.). For
>about $700 installed, Tim sez. A locker is the primary performance upgrade
>among serious offroaders, and a 2WD with a locker will out-perform a 4WD
>with open diffs under most offroad conditions.

Not quite true.  I purchased a Syncro once that needed a transmission.  Drove
it around the block a few times, sounded awfull but got up to speed okay.
 When the trans was disasembled, the ring and pinion had no teeth at all.  I
was drivng with only the front wheels pulling and I did not notice it.
 Driving a Syncro in the snow is a blast. it is so sure footed, you forget
that there is snow on the road.  Could be dangerous as you can drive too fast
to stop safely.
Dennis.