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• Locking differential — A locking differential, diff lock or locker is a variation on the standard automotive differential. A locking differential may provide increased traction compared to a standard, or open differential by restricting each of the two wheels on an… …   Wikipedia

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• locking differential — A differential with the ability for locking together the two half shafts, thus putting the differential out of action and greatly improving traction. In a non locking differential if one wheel was stuck in snow and spinning, the other wheel would …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• central locking hub — A wheel with splines in the center which match up with the splines on the outside of the hub. This system is usually found on wheels that are attached to the hub with a center attaching nut on older cars especially sports cars rather than the… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

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• Frederick James Walker — (1876 19 May 1914) Kingstown, Co Dublin, Ireland an Irish motorcycle racer who competed at the Isle of Man TT Races.A hat manufacturer by trade, Frank Walker competed at the 1914 Isle of Man TT races and riding a Royal Enfield motorcycle in the… …   Wikipedia

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