[J Kimmel]

Thinking about picking up a 14b I found, probably this weekend. I've searched a bunch here and on CoK5 also, can't find any good pics or descriptions of a gov lok vs an open. The owner *thinks* its an open diff, has a 4.56 ratio(the one I want) and there isn't a tag on the axle. I know the open has four cross pins vs three on the gov, but is it pretty easy to see by looking at it when I pull the cover??

 

[MR4WD]

YES! But only if you can count.

 

[AxlesUp]

my old farm truck has one in it. the 34x9 swampers on the 75k20 never broke it and i only knew it was there when i needed the traction. i could'nt say the same for the lockright in the D-44 front.

Peace
Jw

 

[J Kimmel]

YES! But only if you can count.

So its obvious then? I only ask because I've never been in one.

 

[tators]

are you concerned cause your putting a detroit in one??

You can weld both types

 

[J Kimmel]

thats the plan. I may weld it but I'd rather use a detroit.

 

[Meyer]

Yes, you can reach around in there enough to figure it out without pulling the carrier.

 

[Robert]

Just spin the wheels or drums, If both spin in the same direction, you have a posi. If they spin in oppisite direction, you have an open diff.
No need to pull the cover.

 

[rob]

Just spin the wheels or drums, If both spin in the same direction, you have a posi. If they spin in oppisite direction, you have an open diff.
No need to pull the cover.

Wrong!!!A gov-loc will act like an open till a difference in speed is sensed then bang and clutches grab.You can check by spinning the wheels in the air by hand then they will abruptly stop(if in park or first gear)

 

[350 Samurai]

I know the open has four cross pins vs three on the gov, but is it pretty easy to see by looking at it when I pull the cover??

Gov-loc