Binding diffy lock

[SacandagaBrad]

Does anyone else have trouble with their differential lock binding so bad that it won't engage most of the time? Mine (TC 24D) started out feeling like it was binding when it was new, but I could get it depressed and lock up the rear wheels. Once released, it did not always disengage right away. I just figured it needed to move a short distance to relieve any stress within the differential before it would pop loose. Now less than a year old and only 140 hours, most of the time I can't get it engaged at all except on rare occasion. There is no apparent obstruction on the lever or linkage back to where it enters the differential. I push down hard enough that with sneakers the pedal just gets absorbed into the sole of the shoe. I don't want to force anything beyond the breaking point.

I have a few small swales that I cross on a diagonal where the front right and rear left tires will spin (or visa versa) and I need to lock up the rear to get across. I always try to engage while moving/spinning. Seems like it should be easier than what I am experiencing.

Thanks - Brad

 

[thcri]

I never have trouble getting my 29 engaged. However disengaging it is another thing. I have to hit one of my brakes to get it to release. Which means reaching down and unhooking the brake dual brake lock then hitting one of the brakes real hard. Other wise it just stays in .

murph

 

[rambler]

It's common to need a bit of fuss to get them to unlock when they are used to release the bind that holds it in.

However, I think yours needs some adjustment so it goes into lock. Should do so easily. Should be fairly simple, but I'm not familiar with the model.

--->Paul

 

[HAMMER TIME]

Does anyone have a fix for this problem? My TC33D has the same condition - differential lock binding, I can't get it engaged at all, the pedal won't move one iota!

 

[RickB]

Does anyone have a fix for this problem? My TC33D has the same condition - differential lock binding, I can't get it engaged at all, the pedal won't move one iota!

The shaft is dry and binding where it enters the housing. Spray with your favorite penetrand and work the shaft vigorously. It probably will free up with some work. Note that the lock mechanism has to line up in order to engage fully.