thanks Schurkey, but can you explain the welded piece on wheel drum? it doesnt appear to be from the factoryYup.
Sounds like they're "done".
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thanks Schurkey, but can you explain the welded piece on wheel drum? it doesnt appear to be from the factoryYup.
Sounds like they're "done".
I can imagine someone throwing a drum onto a wheel-balance machine, finding the out-of-balance amount and location, and then welding a tab to the drum as a correction.I just found some info about adding weights to drums, is that a sign of a mistake?
I think it's totally unrelated.The side im having problems with is where this drum with the weight was, not saying that it contributes to the problem.
Only if I could show a fault in the existing drum--worn beyond limits, for example. Cracked/bent/deformed.If it were you would you replace drums?
Possible, I guess.Im also thinking the wheel bearing play could be a factor in my problem.
Any wheel-speed differences at less than ~25 mph should lock the differential. If torque is maintained, they'll stay locked beyond 25 mph. When torque is released, the differential unlocks and cannot lock again until vehicle speed falls below the governed limit of approx. 25 mph.Also, considering the gov-loc situation, I dont know if I was testing it correctly either by stomping the pedal in grass or on stands...maybe I wasnt doing something right.
I posted that photo to show what the bearing surface of the axle looks like. Sometimes they get scored, a groove cut all the way around by a defective bearing. Other times the seal wears a narrow groove where the seal lip rides. Those semi-float axles are a wear-item.btw, seals not leaking
Easing into the throttle should be enough. All that is needed is sufficient torque at one wheel to cause it to spin and observe if the G80 locks. By being gentle you wont exceed the speed at which the G80 allows locking.Also, considering the gov-loc situation, I dont know if I was testing it correctly either by stomping the pedal in grass or on stands...maybe I wasnt doing something right. btw, seals not leaking
Play in the bearing allowing the drum to move forwards under drive conditions and contact rear shoe but not prolonged enough to heat the drum? Forward shoe with a bit more clearance to drum not making contact while reversing?I still don't see how the vehicle binding-up going forward, but OK in reverse is a rear-axle issue when the drums don't get hot. But I'm prepared to learn something.
gotcha , didn't catch thatThe 8.5" and smaller Gov-Bombs have a bad reputation.
The 9.5" and larger Gov-Locks hold up fine (no catastrophic failures, but the clutches can wear out.)
This is a 9.5".