Tom, FWIW, when I had my 89 the vacuum switch on the transfer case that would
activate the CAD vacuum diaphragm would stick the first time I used 4x4 in the
cold weather and for the most part would stay activated all winter (replaced
the switch 3 times in 256,000 miles before giving up) which would mean the
light on the floor was on all the time regardless of the transfer case lever
position.
Anyway, if there is no leaks in the CAD diaghragm why not just route a vacuum
line direct from the manifold to the diaghragm on the activate side. It will
then always be connected. Or, you could mechanically force the disconnect
sleeve into the connect mode either by fabing up something that replaces the
diaphrgam or by something crude like jamming a screw into the the housing and
forcing it into the connect position. Either case would would effectively have
a solid axle. Forget, these suggestions if there is an internal problem with
the sliding collor or axle stubs.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <41F32452.9060109@aol.com>, SilverEightynine@aol.com (TerribleTom)
writes:
>
>
> Yippy...
>
> twice I accidentally drove christine around - once, for three days, with
> 4 wheel drive engaged. Big suprise now that I dont have 4x4 anymore. I
> suspect CAD problems with the front axle. That damned CAD is a pile.
> (central axle disconnect, if you dont know what CAD stands for)
>
> How did I drive around in 4x4 without knowing you ask? Well first of
> all - I AM the guy who drove his truck into a lake remember? And if
> that isn't enough explanation for you, well the wires for the 4x4
> indicator lights, are not hooked up, so its very easy to leave the
> shifter in gear without having a light to remind you.
>
> Ohhh I want a solid axle sooooo bad.
>
> (sigh)
>
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