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Lee_D:
Well I finally got it to work today  :D

I've replaced pipes... overhauled the actuator and fixed the switch. All appeared ok. Then I got stuck while off roading out by Stanage, right at the bottom near to the carpark. Front wheel dropped in a hole and rear wheel lifted clear of the ground :oops:  

Fortunately a very light pull from Chris in his 101 restored forwards motion.

By this point the bulb had blown in the Diff lock indicator.

So today I replaced the bulb and to all intents and purposes the diff lock according to the light still appeared to work... very well in fact... immediately cameon and off according to the bulb.

So after several treks around the estate to try and detect wind up.. nothing, diddley squat!

Beat it with a hammer (rubber mallet) , still nowt.. Jacked one front wheel, still nowt.

Stripped down tha actuator and this was all working fine. Slid the ring across with a screwdriver.. again fine and checked the wheel.. locked. H'mmmm.

Reassembled properly and works a treat. can only assume some fool built it up wth the arms not engadging the rings  ](*,)  

Whats more , cost nowt , my favorite price!  :wink:

Lee

TimM:

--- Quote from: "Dude" ---can only assume some fool built it up wth the arms not engadging the rings  ](*,)  

--- End quote ---


Any prizes for guessing who  :wink:

Glad it's working again, I'll get those routes to you and we'll have to find you some more 'holes' to try out

Lee_D:
I'd not had this bit stripped down so it would have been either the REME or Aschurch Military Vehicles establishment  :lol:

Just glad it's sorted  :lol:

Lee

Lucy1978:
Glad you got it sorted, i've picked up a not to clever vibration when I reach about 35mph now, not a clue what it's from though.

Lee_D:
:cry:

H'mm given recent activities I'd check the prop shafts first.

Is it a constant vibe not to be confused with square tyres syndrome?
(like I get if it's been parked for more than a few days... wears off after the 1st mile)

I'm hoping to run a trip across some lanes in Oswestry on April 8th if Nerc doesn't put the spanner in the works. You up for it vibrations permitting?

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