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diff lock

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:56 am
by hallr
Hi guys
I have just fitted a factory diff lock to to rear on nissan safari.When using it and turning right it clicks in and out.turning left ok.You can here it go in/out of gear when using switch on dash.It was a complete diff when fitted.diff head never been out.The diff has only dun 75 thousand ks.
Has any body got any ideas.
cheers Reg
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Re: diff lock

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:31 am
by Lchundy
My mates that have patrols had issues with the valve that activates them.
they put those mac valves in and there sweet.
Might be worth a look

Re: diff lock

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:41 am
by tgaguy1
Sounds to me like you might have a problem with the preload on the wheel bearings. The Safari rear wheel bearings are shimmed under the outer axle flange. I can't recall the limits but if you get hold of a manual it is clear how to set it up.

Cheers.

Jase.

Re: diff lock

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:19 pm
by hallr
thanks 4 that cheers Reg

Re: diff lock

Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:37 pm
by imsohi
one of my mates had this problem the dog clutch in the diff was shagged had beveled the teath off mind you it had done 350 kms + hope this is not the case with yours.

Re: diff lock

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:04 am
by albundy
imsohi wrote:one of my mates had this problem the dog clutch in the diff was shagged had beveled the teath off mind you it had done 350 kms + hope this is not the case with yours.


This will be the problem, mine was the same. A gearmaker can fix it pretty cheaply for you. I had mine done in CHCH, but I think he may have been levelled.

Al

Re: diff lock

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 11:20 am
by surfer x2
Mike Jones gears in chch has fixed one for me he is still around.

Re: diff lock

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:55 pm
by hallr
Thanks guys 4 the info. Will check them all out.
Cheers Reg

Re: diff lock

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:51 pm
by hallr
Thanks 4 the info on MacValves they work great luhundy. Cheers Reg