S10 rear end question

[Johnny]

I hope I don't have a problem, but...
I have the car up on jack stands, the tranny is in park(brand new with no fluid) and rear wheels rotate. Drive shaft does not move. If tranny is in park, car should not be able to roll. Right?

I have a problem, don't I??????

 

[Francis Blake]

No problem if wheels rotate opposite directions to each other, that is what a differential does. If they rotate the same direction you have a problem

 

[RPM]

I hope I don't have a problem, but...
I have the car up on jack stands, the tranny is in park(brand new with no fluid) and rear wheels rotate. Drive shaft does not move. If tranny is in park, car should not be able to roll. Right?

I have a problem, don't I??????

That is normal, no problem at all.

 

[Johnny]

Okay, it is doing everything you fellas are saying, so I am alright. But, how come the wheels move when the tranny is in park? I'm a little cornfused here.

Thanks

 

[2old2fast]

Normal function of the differential , try turning them both the same direction at the same time...

dave

 

[donsrods]

You will see that if you put the car down on the ground the tires will lock up and the car won't move.

Don

 

[Johnny]

I understand now. Thanks for helpin me to get it. Now, on to wiring this beast. I am hopin to make the next Good Guys car show.