meego
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Great.......what is it??????
meego
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Thanks. I can go to bed happy now.
sierrafery
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i improvised something similar i think with a flexible wrench extension and it works... used this principle: http://www.discoweb.org/cdl/index.htm
DIFFLOCK66
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Ah, found out why phil messaged me now 
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...goes off for a quick google...
....goes off for a quick google...
hughdavies
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Did my own using bits and bobs in tool kit.
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the kit the o/p asked about is a switch operated solenoid no linkage to be fitted into the ctr console. here it is here Great Basin Rovers CDL Solenoid kit installation.
DIFFLOCK66
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HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts! What's the black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?
The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean
What's the black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean
DIFFLOCK66
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and it does. Hence the need for drill and poprivet tool listed in the link.
50 pence
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HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts! :cthe black tube of vinyl/leather type material for?
The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean
The diff lock selector yoke moves on a shaft under spring tension when the selector spigot is turned. So you are not actually forcing the diffs to lock. If the diff teeth arnt lined up, the lock ring " waits " under the spring tension untill they are aligned and then the locking ring movs across. The same applies when unlocking the diffs. This is why the light on the dash doesnt always come on the moment you push the lever across.
DIFFLOCK66
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HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts!
The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean
That has been used on 4x4's in the US for 20+ years and works a treat
Suppose it may be installer preference then, O/P reckoned it could be installed without removing centre console. It looks like it could be with a bit of nimble fingerdedness.
Big Phil
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Big Phil
Active Member
Aye, that's what I read, a bit awkward but possible.
I suppose the one thing that may be "bad" about the electric CDL selector jobby
, if you are a keen off roader water or mud ingress may in time ruin it.
Regards
Phil*
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hughdavies
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HUGH! - that install looks the mutt's nuts!
The problem I see with an electrically operated CDL is that the solenoid doesn't know about NOT crunching the lock in and out. Or does the CDL not operate on the same fashion as the hi/lo select; you sometimes have to feel it in or out - anyone with mechanical sympathy knows what I mean
Bicycle tube to keep the muck out after greasing it all up.
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