Lockout hub problem - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

dcwilkie · 03-03-2010, 12:37

I installed the half-axle and a lockout hub on the center axle on the driver's side. Now on occasion it feels like the clutch slips and re-engages when turning sharply right (only right). Anyone else have this happen

Wildchild467 · 03-03-2010, 13:19

You dont have locking diffs, correct? Could you try jacking up the center axle spin the wheels by hand to see if you feel anything in the driveline? I am intrested because I would like to do the same mod as you someday.

dcwilkie · 03-03-2010, 15:56

Sounds like good advice. I'll try to get that done this weekend.

jimm1009 · 03-03-2010, 17:04

I have heard that some Marine M35's had locking or limited slip although I do not know for sure.
I would immediately lock the hub in until you prove the open differential installation for sure.
Good luck and please post your findings as this is something that most of us want to do too.
Jimm1009

v8turbo · 03-04-2010, 00:55

Are you getting any "clunk" noises or does it feel like the truck hit a patch of ice and then got traction?

Sometimes a locker will give that feeling usually with a pop/clunk/jerk...etc.

clinto · 03-04-2010, 09:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimm1009

I have heard that some Marine M35's had locking or limited slip although I do not know for sure.

That is some USMC M809 series 5 tons only. No deuces or M39 5 tons had lockers.

dcwilkie · 03-04-2010, 10:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by v8turbo

Are you getting any "clunk" noises or does it feel like the truck hit a patch of ice and then got traction?

Sometimes a locker will give that feeling usually with a pop/clunk/jerk...etc.

It's more like I pushed the clutch pedal in just enough to disengage a little and then a surge of power. I was accelerating at the time. No clunk or jerk at all.

tie6044 · 03-04-2010, 11:30

Maybe try switching the lockout and shaft to the back rear axle or maybe to the other side and see if it still does it?

Recovry4x4 · 03-04-2010, 23:28

Here in the deep south we call that, "Tire Spin". Seriously, when driving the deuce one one axle, it's really easy to spin the tires and on right turns, you transfer more weight to the left side because in general, the turns are tighter. I'd bet lunch and a moon pie on this one!

jwaller · 03-05-2010, 03:24

ya, it's tire spin.