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Diff lock doesn't seem to be working...

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narked:
Doesn't seem to be. Will try to have a look at the linkage tomorrow if I get chance.

extreme90:
could be that the pivot pin at the top has lost its clip and the pin has droped out so the lever doesnt do anything, altho it feels like it is

they have a tendancy to do that  :roll:  and at the worst possable moments  :oops:

dan

ChrisW:
Is the disco relatively new to you? Its not uncommon for the linkage to seize up due to not being used. Copious amounts of WD40 and wiggling the lever/linkages usually helps.

First thing is to check the linkages are moving - from underneath try and position yourself so that you can look up where the front prop connects and get someone to move the lever across. It's probably easier to get your hand up and feel where the linkage connects onto the top of the transfer box to see if it is moving (it's even easier without the front prop on as you can get your head up to see!)

Don't forget a torch  :wink:

narked:
Well due to having to strip the console out to faff with the transfer lever linkage, I had a look at the diff lock linkage. All seems to be working correctly, but is definately not engaging the diff lock.

JimsMowing:

--- Quote from: "narked" ---Well due to having to strip the console out to faff with the transfer lever linkage, I had a look at the diff lock linkage. All seems to be working correctly, but is definately not engaging the diff lock.
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Evening.

As you have had the centre consol out, i can only presume youve taken the rivet plated cover off to see the linkage. From there you should be able to see the linkage move over to the far left. If it doesnt do this then i dont hink your engaging in diff lock. You should visibly see the rod move over to the left.

The other thing i would suggest is that it might be possible that someone has had a fiddle before and not fixed it correctly. Their is a splined "cog" that has a clamped fitment that goes over the spline. This is turn is then linked to the top of the gearbox where it selects high/low ratio and difflock. If the splines are not set up correctly the amount of leverage your able to get may be reduced and have a bearing effect on selecting one of the gear variables of difflock / high /low range.

Apologies for lack of articulation but its all i could remember to get mine working correctly!

Good luck with it!

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