Diff Locks [FuddyMuckers]

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====== Diff Locks ======

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 **Edit from future me**: These did not perform very well. Write-up will appear [[eddie:modifications:pneumatic_difflocks|here]] eventually :rolleyes:
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===== Controls =====

Discovery 2 EGT and/or cruise control actuator solenoids:

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Found on loads of cars including TD4 Freelander 1.

Plus a BMW X5 air suspension tank (it was cheap from a breakers on eBay and looked small enough) for vacuum reservoir, and a bit of ali to mount them on...

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Plumbing under the driver's seat is tight due to the less than perfect fuel plumbing which is a job f'ron:

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===== Plumbing =====

Re-done in 6mm push-fit with my usual nickel-plated brass Camozzi fittings - look like stainless but don't cost much more than decent plastic ones!

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Old plumbing Vs new plumbing
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You can see how much more bore we've got by stepping up - something like exponentially lower flow resistance too!
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A 10mm push-fit line to feed the vacuum tank, via a non-return valve - I really want this to work properly!

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===== Actuators =====

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Milling some clampy things out on the lathe...

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Coat of paint does wonders.

**Onwards to [[7_lights|Lights]]...**