Diff lock

mrayner51 · 6 October 2009 22:35

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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garycookson2 · 6 October 2009 23:27

Michael, I don't think it is that easy. There has been some discussion on this subject over the last few weeks if you go back through the messages.

If it is possible it requires some very precise machining and possibly replacement of the diff unit within the box.

Gary

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On 07/10/2009, at 9:35 AM, Michael Rayner wrote:

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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markkofahl · 6 October 2009 23:31

You may also want to check for the presence of the side gears.

Seems that non-diff lock boxes have just the 2, whereas the Diff-lock boxes have the 4.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 10:27 AM, Gary Cookson <gary@twentytwentyone.net> wrote:

Michael, I don't think it is that easy. There has been some discussion on this subject over the last few weeks if you go back through the messages.

If it is possible it requires some very precise machining and possibly replacement of the diff unit within the box.

Gary

[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 07/10/2009, at 9:35 AM, Michael Rayner wrote:

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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erikhoeflinger · 7 October 2009 03:29

Hi Mark,

Went through the same thing with my ex-telstra syncro. Check out this link to a question I asked about retro-fitting difflocks a while back. I posted up pictures there of the locker bosses too which can be found both on front and rear gearbox. There's even provisions for a decoupler on the nose cone I was never aware of until I sent it to germany for exchange. Anyway here goes http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=44694&p=7304195#p7304195

erik

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mrayner51@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:35:17 -0700
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Diff lock

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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markkofahl · 7 October 2009 03:41

Hi Erik

A good thread - did you end up purchasing the kits from CJ @ Syncrospares UK?

Mark.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 2:29 PM, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Mark,

Went through the same thing with my ex-telstra syncro. Check out this link to a question I asked about retro-fitting difflocks a while back. I posted up pictures there of the locker bosses too which can be found both on front and rear gearbox. There's even provisions for a decoupler on the nose cone I was never aware of until I sent it to germany for exchange. Anyway here goes http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=44694&p=7304195#p7304195

erik

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: mrayner51@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:35:17 -0700
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Diff lock

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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erikhoeflinger · 7 October 2009 05:22

Hi mark. no I didn't buy a gearbox and front diff from cj because at the time he only had AAN locking boxes and I found the gearing a little too tall especially when fitting larger tires. I ended up buying a 6.166 ratio box and diff from http://www.syncro-nutz.com/ instead. Basically asked them to ship me all parts I needed to convert to a diff-locking syncro. They were also very helpful. cheers,erik

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From: markkofahl@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2009 14:41:21 +1100
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Diff lock

Hi Erik

A good thread - did you end up purchasing the kits from CJ @ Syncrospares UK?

Mark.

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 2:29 PM, erik Hoeflinger <erikhoeflinger@ hotmail.com> wrote:

Hi Mark,

Went through the same thing with my ex-telstra syncro. Check out this link to a question I asked about retro-fitting difflocks a while back. I posted up pictures there of the locker bosses too which can be found both on front and rear gearbox. There's even provisions for a decoupler on the nose cone I was never aware of until I sent it to germany for exchange. Anyway here goes http://forum. club8090. co.uk/viewtopic. php?f=4&t=44694&p=7304195#p7304195

erik

To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
From: mrayner51@yahoo. com
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 15:35:17 -0700
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Diff lock

I seem to remember certain members of this group discovering that their non diff lock syncro's actually had provision in their gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. I'm about to get down and get dirty (it's raining here in Mallacoota) under a syncro with no diff locks. What am I looking for to see if this vehicle has such a gearbox to retro fit a diff lock. Are there any serial numbers I need to look for. Go easy on me as I'm mechanically impaired but can someone give me any idea of where to look or what to look for.,

Regards

Michael

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andykent89 · 22 February 2018 01:26

Hi all, while we're on the subject of VC v solid shaft I'd like to deviate slightly to diff locks. Thanks to a member on this forum
I had found myself a Syncro parts van in Mittagong which I was planning to use the gearbox from. Unfortunately, despite having made a deal with the owner and whilst waiting for payment details from him, someone turned up with a trailer and cash and, according to the 70+yo owner, was "very insistent" and would not leave without it. I think he felt harassed and was very apologetic to me when we next spoke. Thanks to whoever that was.
Anyway, moving on, does anyone have a difflock gearbox they would consider parting with?
Cheers
Andy

system · 25 February 2018 07:28

Hi Andy, Yes I have a difflock gearbox and a few other bits I no longer have any use for. Ph 0417652259

Cheers Paul.

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From: "andykent89@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Date: 22/02/2018 12:26 (GMT+10:00)
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Diff lock

Hi all, while we're on the subject of VC v solid shaft I'd like to deviate slightly to diff locks. Thanks to a member on this forum
I had found myself a Syncro parts van in Mittagong which I was planning to use the gearbox from. Unfortunately, despite having made a deal with the owner and whilst waiting for payment details from him, someone turned up with a trailer and cash and, according to the 70+yo owner, was "very insistent" and would not leave without it. I think he felt harassed and was very apologetic to me when we next spoke. Thanks to whoever that was.
Anyway, moving on, does anyone have a difflock gearbox they would consider parting with?
Cheers
Andy

beau.sagadin · 25 February 2018 23:07

Hey Paul.

If Andy doesn’t take it, please let me know. I’d like to be next in line :)

Cheers

Beau

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On 25 Feb 2018, at 17:28, paulnevinfloors paulnevinfloors@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi Andy, Yes I have a difflock gearbox and a few other bits I no longer have any use for. Ph 0417652259
Cheers Paul.

Sent from my Samsung GALAXY S5 on the Telstra Mobile Network

-------- Original message --------
From: "andykent89@yahoo.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Date: 22/02/2018 12:26 (GMT+10:00)
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Diff lock

Hi all, while we're on the subject of VC v solid shaft I'd like to deviate slightly to diff locks. Thanks to a member on this forum
I had found myself a Syncro parts van in Mittagong which I was planning to use the gearbox from. Unfortunately, despite having made a deal with the owner and whilst waiting for payment details from him, someone turned up with a trailer and cash and, according to the 70+yo owner, was "very insistent" and would not leave without it. I think he felt harassed and was very apologetic to me when we next spoke. Thanks to whoever that was.
Anyway, moving on, does anyone have a difflock gearbox they would consider parting with?
Cheers
Andy

system · 26 February 2018 02:34

Beau, pretty sure it's a done deal but I'll keep you in mind.