7th pin and CDL switch

[RACER1269]

ok so i did the CDL switch and the 7th pin mod.
i guess im going to have to clean my locker actuators but i got them to lock up fine. here is the questions.

1 you can lock the CDL in high and low, do you have to push the button EVERY time now when you want it to engage?

2 am i supposed to be able to lock the lockers front or rear or both without the CDL switch engage?

3 not sure but when the CDL only is locked what is this doing. maybe i dont quite understand completely. does it give some sorta true 4wd taction ?
the lockers are unlocking after cutting the CDL switch off.


thanks alot

 

[TroutRunner]

ok so i did the CDL switch and the 7th pin mod.
i guess im going to have to clean my locker actuators but i got them to lock up fine. here is the questions.

1 you can lock the CDL in high and low, do you have to push the button EVERY time now when you want it to engage?

2 am i supposed to be able to lock the lockers front or rear or both without the CDL switch engage?

3 not sure but when the CDL only is locked what is this doing. maybe i dont quite understand completely. does it give some sorta true 4wd taction ?
the lockers are unlocking after cutting the CDL switch off.


thanks alot

1. Yes, you have to push the button every time to engage the center diff. Installation of the button allows center diff lock in 4h. Doing the pin mod you keep it from automatically locking in 4lo. Now you have a selectable center diff.

2. In order for the front or rear lockers to lock the CDL must be locked.

3. Others will probably say this better than me...Locking the CDL makes your front and rear drive shafts have the same 50/50 power or turn speed regardless of terrain or turning. With the diff open it allows the driveshafts to move at different speeds allowing you to drive on the streets namely during turns. Check out http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/george_couyant/diffs/diffs.html , which is taken directly from the FAQ's, for better info. Lockers will probalbly unlock if you disengage the CDL (Never tried it this way). Your better off unlocking your front and rears then the CDL so you know what is working when. You wouldn't want to push the CDL and have everything lock up.

TR