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Topic: Anybody know how to check a detroit locker on the bench?
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-17-2003 05:38 PM
   
I just got a used DL and want to try and check it if possible before installation. Does anyone know how to do it? I know how to check it on the car but don't know an easy way to check it out of the car. Thanks for any help.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-17-2003 11:13 PM
What do you want to check? It is a ratcheting unit so it locks under a load.
To bench test it you would need two axles and two strong arms.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-17-2003 11:54 PM
Alex, I got the axles. Don't know about the 2 strong arms though.  What do I do next to make sure the unit works? I know on the car you jack the back up with the car in park. Then you turn both tires in the same direction and then hold one side and turn the other in the opposite direction to get it to ratchet. I tried doing the same thing with the axles and the DL but it didn't seem to work. Does it take a whole bunch of force to do this? Maybe I need to get someone to hold one axle and another to hold the DL? 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-18-2003 12:03 AM
You will need a couple of pry bars and two strong guys to get it to ratchet on the bench.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-18-2003 12:14 AM
Thanks Alex. Maybe it's easier to just install it and hope for the best.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-18-2003 12:38 AM
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Originally posted by afret:
Thanks Alex. Maybe it's easier to just install it and hope for the best.
That's what I'd do. I really doesn't take that long. SteveW
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afret
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Lancaster, CA
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 03-18-2003 12:44 AM
Thanks, Steve. I guess I'll get the center section together this weekend and try it out.
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