4kq diff lock switch explanation?

[Per Lindgren]

If you want a simpler, two position switch instead of the three position
switch of the 4kq, locate one from a Vanagon Syncro. As this switch only
contols the rear diff, it's either off (is) or on (out).

PerL (ex-Vanagon Syncro-owner)
87 Cq

Dave Hord wrote:

>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
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>Quoting Lines Peter <Peterl at Warn.com>:
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>>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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