Re: Locking the differential ?

[John Stanton <jjs3rd@ix22.ix.netcom.com>]

At 12:51 PM 10/29/97 -0500, Boomsday@aol.com wrote:
>The center differential is pos. 1 and when locked keeps the front and rear
>wheels locked together. The differentials between left and right both front
>and rear are still unlocked and fully operational. This position should be
>used on any slippery road condition at any speed, not on dry pavement. Pos. 2
>should only be engaged when fully stopped as it locks the side to side
>differential of the rear wheels. This is useful when stuck in mud, snow, or
>ice and are unable to move but is major wear on the drivetrain if used at any
>other time. 
>
>
Any group thoughts on below?

I have an 68 4kq with 135k on the clock.  Should I be regularly engaging
and disengaging the locks.  My thought was to do it once a month to assure
nothing freezes up and remains in working order for when needed.

Thanks,

JJS