Head gasket done, Why does only one wheel spin?

[Naxirith]

I Have an 86 T4R that Had a blown head Gasket when I got it. I've recently finished rebuilding it again after the gasket and the doggone thing Shutters like crazy, smokes Like a chimney(probably from the previous problem)
I've timed it and rechecked the compression and get the following:
1) 90 2) 60 3) 90 4) 125
and when I tried to drive it out of the garage it immediately got stuck in the snow and according to my brother only One wheel was rotating, the rear passenger side.
I'm a bit of a blonde so if this is an obvious problem I probably don't know it. So any info would be of GREAT help. Thanks a bundle.

 

[captwalker87]

what consisted of your rebuild? and are you sure you sealed everything properly? When does it shutter? Where is it smoking, what color is it and what does it smell like? you need to be a little more specific. As for one wheel spinning, i can explain that. Only one tire spins because your toyota has whats called an "open differental." Your differental is the gears in your rear axle. An open differental only spins the tire with less traction. Not very good for offroad, icy or snowy conditions, as you have figured out. You can get both tires spinning by having a mechanic install a "limited slip clutch" or "locker" in your differental; either of those will offer much more traction in snow, considering you have semi-decent tires. hope this helps.

 

[Naxirith]

Yup that helps. As for the smoking I think I have that figured out as well now, but thanks a bundle.