Date:         Mon, 19 Jul 1999 11:48:07 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Syncro Diff Lock actuator question
Comments: To: Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <242C6D7686F@msvu1.msvu.ca>
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This will not work for 2 reasons: the pin is spring loaded, and the
soleniod would have to keep pressure against the spring all the time. Also
the lock will only engage, if the teeth that lock are aligned. Using
vacuum will keeps pressure on until they do, unlike a momentary solenoid.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Mon, 19 Jul 1999, Malcolm Stebbins wrote:

> For the past two years I have been thinking about how to 'Gerry' rig a syncro diff
> lock activator for the one  that the PO broke off the tranny.  Only the activator is
> broken off, the pin into the tranny is OK.
>
> My thoughts are for something electrical rather than the crazy vacuum set up.
> Someone mentioned that maybe Power Door Lock activators (or Power Trunk
> Activators) might do the trick.
>
> Any thoughts on if there is enough UUMPH in a power door/trunk activator to
> push in the diff lock pin?   Is there enough room down there to position a
> door/trunk activator?
>
> Thanks,   Malcolm S
>