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Factory locker questions

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Factory locker questions

Post by dansedgli »

I have a factory locker in my GQ.

What is the best way to test for vacuum leaks on the lines? I cant get it to lock.

I dont have the standard solenoids like normal so you can rule them as being the problem.

The previous owner put in irrigation hosing and valves so you manually close off 1 line and open the other to activate the locker. This use to work well but I think Ive sprung a leak because I couldnt get it to lock at all today.

Is there a way to convert these to be used with compressed air? I did a search and found a thread where someone mentioned doing it but I couldnt find out if he went through with it or not.

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Post by dansedgli »

Hmm after playing with this in the driveway this morning and having it lock everytime I dont know what Im doing wrong in the bush.

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Post by Tom0 »

Never let them see your fear...


That could be causing it.
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Post by KIWI »

They may take a wee bit for them to lock off road, I had to steer side to side to lock mine
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Post by dansedgli »

In the bush I steer left to right forwards and backwards and I get nothing.

It might be the concrete surface making it easier. I might start locking it on pavement before going into the bush from now on.

I think air lockers will be my next purchase. This factory locker is a pita.
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Post by badger »

when the actuator has a leak it will engage but as soon as u put load on it it will disengage
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