puffernutter wrote:
> 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
First question then ...
Is it sitting with all four wheels on the ground or ......? Propshafts
all installed? Anything else in the driveline area known not to be
fitted yet?
Remember the first lesson with the reverse switch screwed too far in?
...... something similar is possible, I think, with the diff lock switch
preventing the diff lock selector fork from moving and thereby keeping
the lock disengaged.
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