Differential allowes one wheel to spin whilst other static ??

Plz forgive my ignorance I’ve been fiddling with my clutch pit my van on axil stands with the wheels off the ground
I started the van to test the gear change and clutch I have noticed that when I put the van into gear ( which is working ok now ) the near side wheel is turning but the drivers side remains static is that normal?

 

Yes, that’s normal unless the diff is limited slip or a locker.

 

Thanks

 

Weld it straight if you want both to turn for drifting

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You need horsepower as well though!

 

Or snow.

 

Or boot it as you turn sharply in 1st (2nd for me).
I can barely remember sub 100 HP.

 

But you won't forget how to regularly rebuild it, will you?