Maybe I was in a bad mood this morning? (didn't think so, but could have
been)... As much as I wish it was, the system described is not even close to
what we have in our Kota's so I don't think I was really being picky. Probably
could have said it better, but definitely not picky in my estimation.
I'll cool my jets in any case. Thanks Peter.
Tom
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Subject: Re: Re[2]: DML: Fulltime Transfer Case Question
Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: 2/28/00 9:31 AM
Picky Picky Tom!!!!
Peter J Cutler
On Mon, 28 Feb 2000 fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
> I'm just curious, but does anyone actually examine the four wheel drive system
> or research it for the Dakota before they post? Neither the NV231 nor NV242
> transfer cases on the Dakota have anything to do with locking, unlocking or
> have any other effect on the axle differentials. Therefore, they have
> absolutely no effect on the amount of power being provided to any specific
> wheel. What they do is control the amount and method of power being provided
> to each axle, or more specifically, the front axle... That's it.
> Tom
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> Subject: Re: DML: Fulltime Transfer Case Question
> Author: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net> at smtpout
> Date: 2/28/00 7:29 AM
>
>
> Usually if it has 2 hi 4x4 settings...
>
> 4x4 Hi-locked is where the axles are locked, which produces the same amount of
p
> ower to each wheel. Which is very bad for street driving, because when you
corn
> er, your outside tires need to go faster than the inside tire. This will
cause
> a squealing of the tires. Good for off road conditions and bad weather
conditio
> ns (snow & ice).
>
> 4x4 full time is where the power goes to the wheel that it needs or the power
ca
> n be divided into the 4 wheels at a different rate allowing the wheels to turn
a
> t different speeds.
>
> N is just neutral
>
> 4x4 low-locked is the same as 4x4 hi-lock except that your gearing is set at a
> l ow gear, usually the same as 1st gear.
>
>
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