The saab freewheel is very different than the Bendix drive. The freewheel transfers all power through the rollers against the smooth outer ring. If the outer ring tries to rotate faster the rollers are pushed back down the slope and thus disengaging. The is no cogs in the freewheel that engage during normal operation. The cogs that you see on the outer ring are only engage when you lockout the freewheel using the lever under the dash. The rollers cannot jam in engaged position and tranfer power back to the engine but may slip when trying to engage if a small ridge is formed on the slope in the groove. The freewheel can be reconditioned by lightly machining the slope to remove the ridge (groove).

posted by 203.26...

• Freewheel, jim, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 17:40:00
  • Re: Freewheel, Roger S, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 19:53:59
    • Re: Not a centrifugal clutch, Anders OZ, Tue, 21 Aug 2001 21:52:43
      • Anders: I'm glad somebody knows what they're talkin about ! n/m, KsKid, Wed, 22 Aug 2001 12:10:16
      • Actually called a 'Bendix drive' or Sprag clutch, KeithG, Wed, 22 Aug 2001 11:51:09
        • Re: Actually called a 'Bendix drive' or Sprag clutch, Anders OZ, Mon, 27 Aug 2001 22:07:12 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: Freewheel, Dave Westlake, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:48:32
    • Re: Freewheel, kansas, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 21:48:36
      • Re: Freewheel, spiv, Sun, 19 Aug 2001 13:56:53
        • Re: Freewheel, KsKid, Sun, 19 Aug 2001 16:52:02
          • And did you shout at her, "How I get this out of 3rd gear?" n/m, Roger S, Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:46:25
            • Driving a little Nash Rambler........who sang this??, Justin, Mon, 20 Aug 2001 20:52:18
              • Sorry, Justin. Try this link...., Roger S, Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:56:47
              • Beep Beep by the "Playmates" (more), Roger S, Wed, 22 Aug 2001 21:03:07
      • Hey, Kansas, Roger S, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:12:52
        • Re: Hey, Kansas, kansas, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:06:54
          • Probably a hold-over for the old die-hards, Roger S, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 23:26:42
        • Yep! Should have read your reference first (n/m), Roger S, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 22:32:08
    • 1971 was the last year for free-wheeling 99's (n/m), Roger S, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 19:57:06
  • Re: Freewheel, kansas, Sat, 18 Aug 2001 19:43:38

No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.

• Prev by Date: Re: Testing Ignitor, Anders OZ, Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:33:46
• Next by Date: Emergency Brake on 1960's models, Sarisamo, Tue, 28 Aug 2001 10:31:43
• Main Vintage Models Bulletin Board

StateOfNine.com

SaabClub.com

Jak Stoll Performance

M Car Covers

Ad Available

The content on this site may not be republished without permission. Copyright © 1988-2026 - The Saab Network - saabnet.com.
For usage guidelines, see the Mission & Privacy Notice.
[Contact | Site Map | Saabnet.com on Facebook | Saabnet.com on Twitter | Shop Amazon via TSN | Site Donations]

Random Saabnet.com Member Gallery Photos (Click Image)