Re: Another Defender 90 on the road

Dougal wrote:
> puffernutter wrote:
>> The reason that we had a lack of compression in the original car can be
>> seen at:
> 
> .. and there were no other symptoms ????!!
> 
>> One last question!  We now have the diff lock lever (and linkages) 
>> moving freely.   The dash light works (I've tried it), but we can't 
>> get it to light when dif lock is engaged.  Now, I've seen this 
>> question before and the answer seems to be that it means that the 
>> transfer box doesn't have it engaged, but could it be the switch?  
>> Also how easy is it to get the switch out (how reliable are they) and 
>> is it the same type as the reversing switch?
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Peter (Dad)
>> Robert (Son)
> 
> The position of the levers/linkages is not an indication that the lock 
> is engaged - only that it can engage. The switch is operated by the diff

> lock selector fork which does not move unless the teeth have engaged. 
> The rotational position of the shafts determines whether or not the 
> teeth will engage. So, as you have said (I think) the levers etc. might 
> indicate that the lock is engaged but it might not be so, hence no
light.
> 
> First of all prove that the lock is actually engaged (ask later if you 
> need help with that) and see what you've got.
> 
> If still no light it could be the wiring, the switch adjustment or the 
> switch.

Dougal,

Thanks for that.  I know that the wiring FROM the switch is OK, as 
shorting the lead to earth illuminates the indication.

I know that Low/High works, so I'd appreciate your advice on how I find 
out if the Dif Lock is engaged and I have a switch/electric problem.

Cheers

Peter