TC30 Diff Lock, Locked ?

Mrwurm · Jul 28, 2003

I was cleaning up a muddy mess on the adjacent lot next to my house and had to use the differential lock to get enough traction to drag the loader bucket in reverse to do some rough grading. After I drove back to my lot and made several turns, starts and stops, I realized that the diff lock pedal never returned to the upright position and I was tearing up my lawn /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Went back and forth and kept kicking the foot lever to release the lock. Finally had to reach down and pull up with my hand to finally get the diff lock released. What gives ?

djradz · Jul 28, 2003

Something is not right. Mine either comes back on it's own shortly after releasing the pedal or certainly releases with a tap of one or the other brake pedals.

spencer200 · Jul 28, 2003

lubricate the shaft where it goes into the housing this should end your problem

yellowdog99502 · Jul 28, 2003

Jerry,

Mine pops right back up as soon as I release my heel as it says in the manual. They do talk about the lock failing to disengage, but your issue sounds more like lubrication as spencer suggests.

By the way, could I get you to measure the outside diameter of your pto cover threads, someone ran over mine (no names please!) and I think that guy would be better off with a pipe nipple & cap if they are pipe threads!

Thanks,

Don

DocHeb · Jul 28, 2003

There is a procedure in the manual that describes what to do if the differential lock won't release. It has to do something with driving slowly and tapping the individual right or left brake. Check your manual - I don't have mine at home to look it up and give you an exact quote.

tc35dforme · Jul 28, 2003

If a TC30 has the same PTO cover as a TC35D, its not pipe thread. Its a bit over 2" pipe and appears to be a straight thread not a taper like on pipe fittings. They are pretty cheap though...I've already bought 1 !!! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Mrwurm · Jul 28, 2003

Ok, my threads on the cap (outside threads) are 2 5/8

I'll sell you my cap for $1,000,000 /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

yellowdog99502 · Jul 28, 2003

Jerry,

Appreciate your help, but I'll have to pass on the sales offer. With your prices if I continue at the rate I am going (1 cap for the first 2 months of ownership) I'll be broke in about two years! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Thanks again!

Don

Rch · Jul 29, 2003

I have a Ford 1910 and the dff. lock would not disengage. I had to open the differential case from the top (under the seat castiing 3 point lift arms that rotate) and free it up /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Nothing was broke, just tight. A local dealer had the same experience. I got a gasket before hand and it was a 3-4 hour job. If I had to do it over I'd get a gasket for the transmission (regular gear) cover so I could have more thoroughly cleaned-up the metal shavings /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Mrwurm · Jul 29, 2003

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( If I had to do it over I'd get a gasket for the transmission (regular gear) cover so I could have more thoroughly cleaned-up the metal shavings
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/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif You should never say 'transmission' and 'metal shavings' in the same sentence /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif