4kq diff lock switch explanation?

[Dave Hord]

Peter,

Locking under power sounds good to me!

I haven't quite figured out what I'm going to need to keep in the car to ensure
the indicator light still works.  It's going to take some fancy wiring I think,
as I'll need to keep the control box and the stock diff diagram, despite the
fact that niether will be functioning for more then just the light. Molding it
all into my dashboard might also prove to be an interesting experience.

Can you check your bentley this week and email me the hose connections?

TIA,

-Dave

Quoting Lines Peter <Peterl at Warn.com>:

> I don't have the Bentley in front of me, so I can't help you with the
> various hose colors.
> I can tell you that the diff will lock or unlock while moving.  The key to
> locking is a lack of relative speed between the left rear and right rear
> wheel.  If they are turning at different speeds, it won't lock.  As long as
> you aren't in a tight turn or mid-burnout, this shouldn't be a problem.
> The
> key to unlocking is torque...  If the clutch is transmitting torque from
> side to side, it can't unlock.  A little back and forth with the steering
> wheel will usually free things up and allow it to unlock.
> Does your car have an indicator light?  If so I'd recommend keeping it.
> The
> nice thing about the lights is that they show the ACTUAL clutch ring
> position, not just the control knob position.
>
> Peter Lines
> '86 4kq
>


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