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im reading throught the how it works slowly lot of info to absorb.
ive read the 4 wheel drive and basic off roading some good stuff in there.
but i cant understand the 4h i presume this is 4 high but when would you use this and do you just press the button when in 4 low.
probably a stupid question but i need to know.
thanks
just press the button.. you
just press the button.. you dont need to put it in low....
thanks for replys so you just
thanks for replys
so you just have to press button whilst stopped to engage for 4hi or would i have to lock wheels at front hubs again.
sorry i just want to get the best out of this vehicle.
its now serviced , all new belts , just gearbox and diff oils now to go at weekend not looking forward to that though probably because ive never changeed these on a vehicle before.
mudrugger on your pic in gallery are you stuck or did you get free from that situation
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Hi Wertyu. I have Manual Hubs
Hi Wertyu.
I have Manual Hubs fitted, removed the Auto Hubs because of wear and no longer trusting them. My comments on this post are re how I use 4Hi/2Hi with Manual Hubs.
Under normal driving conditions the hubs are left in the 2x4 position, in the snow we recently had, I turned the hubs to the 4x4 position before leaving home. The hubs remained in this position untill the roads cleared, days later. The book recomends stopping or driving slowly when you engage/disengage the dash switch for 4Hi.
Though I would recomend you do not do motorway driving with the hubs locked in 4x4 and in 2Hi, as there is a train of thought that wear in the system could cause the 4x4 system inadvertently,to engage with resultant damage.
As I have had my truck since around '93 , I have learnt a few tricks and think I know all the sounds that come from it, and what works. So on the highway in the snow, as condition demanded it , I switch useing the dash switch, and dipping the clutch at the same time to relieve any stresses, in and out of 4Hi/2Hi. At a low speed. If offroading and have to use tarmac between sections, I still leave the hubs engaged, just unlock at the end of the day.
Remember Manual Hubs require you to think a little, to engage the hubs BEFORE you may need them, then all you need do is hit the dash switch.
Can some one post re how they use Auto Hubs, in a similar situation.( this involving reversing to unlock the Auto Hubs even if you have de-selected 4Hi)
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
no not stuck at all....
no not stuck at all....
IT LOOK SIMILAR TO WHAT I GOT
IT LOOK SIMILAR TO WHAT I GOT STUCK IT SO MUST OF BEEN MY INEXPERIENCE THEN, THANKS
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Caution ! ! ! !
Hi.
Word of warning. DO NOT remove what looks like a level/filler plug on the pass side of main gearbox.
Filler/level plug is on drivers side, same for transfer box. Removal of wrong plug on main box can cause major problems with gear selection, resulting in gearbox removal to rectify. Lots of post on site re Gearbox filler/level plug.
Suggest you buy a manual from site, very usefull, available as a download or CD.( top of page,"Service Manuals").
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
Diff oil change
Make sure you can undo the level/fill plug BEFORE you drain the oil. From bitter experience they seize. You may end up taking the diff cover off to free the fill plugs as I did recently. Don't forget that the transfer box is seperate with it's own oil supply.
David T
4Hi use
Hi.
No question is stupid.
4h = 4High = 4Hi
To engage 4hi ,engage/press the dash button, to deselect press button to release, light on dash (4wd) should go out. This engages/disengages the the front prop via a vacumm switch, on selection of 4 Lo this is done automaticaly via the selection of 4 Lo, no need to touch the dash switch when selecting 4 Lo.
I myself have never felt the need for 4 Hi except in snowy conditions on main road driving,with the manual hubs locked. Then as I have manual hubs , I switch between the two modes as the conditions require, dipping the clutch to relieve any tension in the system as I deselect 4 Hi on the move.
Edward (ews) '92 Fourtrak 2.8 TDX
dont you need to put the
dont you need to put the clutch in when going in and out of four wheel drive on the 4h button? i always do?...someone also told me to reverce a little when you come out of 4h..?
4 High is so you can drive
4 High is so you can drive normally at normal road speeds such as in snow, or down tracks which may require four wheel drive, but not low range.
This actually saves fuel and wear on the transmission, and allows you to cover more distance in a specified time duration. Many towing caravans or trailers find 4 High a better option when travelling across grass or light muddy terrain such as a worn campsite entrance/exit. You do have to think about the terrain and plan.
thanks again for the help ill
thanks again for the help
ill have a good look through now.
Everyman is the architect of his own future.