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Old 03-12-2011, 01:54 PM
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4 cylnder Detroit locker question? How does it work?

I am pretty familiar with how differentials work and lockers etc, I was playing with my new parts and setting some up. I tested the splines on the destroit carrier to my axle shafts I had laying around to make sure everything is correct. When I go to spin the one shaft the axles are locked. Shouldn't this be open right now and not locked or ratcheting? Maybe because its un-lubricated?
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I think I answered my own question, so no it will not spin freely or ratchet in my hands... good video in case anyone else is wondering

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zt0t4PKTiow

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