From: Greg (czechsix@cox.net)
Date: Tue Mar 11 2003 - 12:02:34 PST
I've used manual locking hubs on all my civvie stuff, and have them on the
WC52 also. Which isn't running yet, so I can't really talk about those - but
it should act the same as the others.
Hard to say about exactly how much reduced drivetrain wear/tire wear/"Jeff"
wear/etc, but it does become easier to steer. You generally notice less
torque is needed, and the front seems a bit
more....errrr.....hmmmm......lively?? Maybe that's the word I'm looking for.
I think, just from the standpoint of being very slightly less taxing on the
mechanical (over the lifespan) of the vehicle, that they're worth it. Plus
being easier to drive. And the real plus is having something else to fiddle
with before you put it into serious operation. Also, the entertainment value
of forgetting to unlock both sides because you're talking to your wife, and
wondering why the hell the durned thing is pulling to one side now.
Greg
Vista, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff & Hanna" <ditch68@bytehead.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MV] M37 lockouts
> Hello, all!
>
> While on this hub /disengagement issue (sort of), I have a question, or
> series thereof:
>
> I do not have lockouts on my M37, (or anything else non-military), I have
> heard all this "hub-bub" (no pun intended - hey, that is funny) about
them,
> will I really reap a benefit by installing them that is proportionate to
> their cost?
>
> I hear about:
> -reduced drivetrain wear
> -reduced tire wear
> -reduced "Jeff" wear, as it is supposed to be easier to steer/drive in
> general ( I have no problem now)
> -increased gas mileage
> -reduced noise ( I like noise, or I wouldn't have an M37 and a '70 Triumph
> with straightpipes and a redhead wife and a bunch of guns)
>
> Anyone want to venture an opinion on the validity or REAL impact on any or
> all of these areas? I am sure there is some merit to all, but how much?
> (point 5 mpg versus double transfer case hours, etc.)
>
> For the record, I am: A. cheap unless it's green or shoots stuff. B. Not
> into ANYTHING non-mil on the truck C. Foolish enough to start a flaming
> inbox-filling debate.
>
> Thank you all in advance.
>
> Jeff
> 1953 M37 WoW
> MVPA
> MMVA
> WIARNG
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "GOTAM35" <gotam35@sc.rr.com>
> To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 6:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [MV] M35 lockout hubs installed - fuel savings?
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bjorn Brandstedt" <super_deuce@hotmail.com>
> > To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
> >
> > >
> > > Don't road tractors have locking interaxle differentials?
> > >
> > > Bjorn
> >
> > I'll so glad someone brought this up before I had a chance to share my
> > little knowledge on the subject.
> >
> > I am not an expert, but this much I know. Most of the trucks "the
family"
> > operates have tandem axles in the back and several have tag axles. The
> rear
> > most axle is live at all times. The drive shaft just goes through the
> front
> > axle of the tandems and apparently has a air operated engagement. You
> only
> > engage the front axle in mud or some other problem and you always
> dis-engage
> > it before hitting the pavement. The M35 I have is the first truck I
have
> > ever seen with all the rear axles live all the time. I was amazed they
> hold
> > up. And yes the big rigs get stuck easily when only one axle is
turning.
> I
> > would not even think of taking my deuce off road with out both rear
axles
> > turning. If it saved me enough money to justify the trouble on a long
> trip
> > I might disable one, but that seems like a lot of trouble. Anyone that
> has
> > had an all wheel drive vehicle knows it works better on dry asphalt if
you
> > dis-engage the front hubs.
> >
> > If someone really wants to get busy, design and manufacture a bolt on
> devise
> > that would replace the top of the axle where the drive shafts bolt up
with
> a
> > devise like the big rigs have. It can be done.
> >
> > Just my observations,
> > Joe Trapp
> >
> > If you missed what happens when you back up with the rear most axle
loose,
> > check out the bottom of the "oop" page
> > http://www.joetrapp.com/pages/958688/index.htm
> >
> >
> >
> >
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