Date:         Mon, 1 Dec 1997 11:25:18 -0400
Reply-To:     jdeck@TRENTU.CA
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From:         Marcus Elia <jdeck@TRENTU.CA>
Subject:      Re: adding diff lock to tranny
Comments: To: Joel Skousen <jskousen@ENOL.COM>
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On Sun, 30 Nov 1997, Joel Skousen wrote:

> Yes, you can add a diff lock to the syncro tranny, but it takes some
> costly machining.  There is a knock-out in the case for the diff. lock
> mechanism, but it has to be machined to size and a groove has to be cut
> out to fit a sealing rubber ring that keeps fluid from leaking out once
> you put in the diff locking mechanism.  The actuator is about $165, not
> to mention all the vacuum lines, switch, etc.  Best to bide your time
> and look for a junker.

I drive (year-round) an '84 Westy (non-syncro, obviously) and live in
Peterborough, Ontario (in the 'snow belt') where the snow often
gets deep then inevitably gets mushy... My current transmission is in just
fine condition but I was wondering if, on the off-chance that it ever gave
up the ghost, is it possible to put in a replacement that has a locking
differential?  Does anyone have any experience with this?  I'm sure that
more than one person has entertained the idea.

Marcus Elia
'84 Westy (Dela)