Decoupler
Definitions
In a Syncro drivetrain, a driveshaft decoupler disconnects the prop shaft so the front axle is no longer driven through it; it is not the front differential lock. A Gerry discussion on 16 May 2004 compares the original non-viscous-coupling layout, which used a driveshaft decoupler, with viscous-coupling Syncros while debating front-lock behavior. The thread is historical community discussion, not a retrofit procedure; identify the drivetrain configuration before interpreting parts or controls.
Gerry community context
Related mailing-list messages and current discussions from Gerry. These are community context for the dictionary term.
- Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list · Sun, 16 May 2004 23:41:22 -0400
...May 16, 2004 10:15 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety > question...
- Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list · Sun, 16 May 2004 15:08:34 -0700
...May 16, 2004 10:15 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question...
- Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
Historical mailing list · Sun, 16 May 2004 13:15:27 -0400
...May 2004, David Marshall wrote: > I spent a good hour tonight figuring out the best way to plumb in my front differential lock on...
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