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Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« on: April 17, 2007, 14:59:41 »
I think my viscous coupling has gone on my 3.9 EFi (1991).  I need to know a definite test to make sure that the one on it is duff before I go taking it off so can anyone tell me for definite how to check?

I have already purchased a transfer box and coupling from ebay.  It has the hand break cable etc. attached.  Do I change the full unit or shall I just change the viscous unit.

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Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2007, 19:50:31 »
i dont think the disco has the viscous coupling in so it wouldnt be the same? :?  might be better asking on the rangie board
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Re: Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2007, 23:05:43 »
Quote from: "Dr Strangeglove"
I think my viscous coupling has gone on my 3.9 EFi (1991).  I need to know a definite test to make sure that the one on it is duff before I go taking it off so can anyone tell me for definite how to check?

I have already purchased a transfer box and coupling from ebay.  It has the hand break cable etc. attached.  Do I change the full unit or shall I just change the viscous unit.

Thanks

Mick

(its a RRC but is the same as the Disco 1 chassis)


I think it will have, im sure mine has. Simple and cheapest way to test it is to take something like a broom handle, put it into the path of the blades. If it is working it should stop immediately...kind of like a clutch engaging. If it doesnt then i guess it isnt working!  :D

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Re: Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2007, 23:50:06 »
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Quote from: "Dr Strangeglove"
I think my viscous coupling has gone on my 3.9 EFi (1991).  I need to know a definite test to make sure that the one on it is duff before I go taking it off so can anyone tell me for definite how to check?

I have already purchased a transfer box and coupling from ebay.  It has the hand break cable etc. attached.  Do I change the full unit or shall I just change the viscous unit.

Thanks

Mick

(its a RRC but is the same as the Disco 1 chassis)


I think it will have, im sure mine has. Simple and cheapest way to test it is to take something like a broom handle, put it into the path of the blades. If it is working it should stop immediately...kind of like a clutch engaging. If it doesnt then i guess it isnt working!  :D


Think you'll find he's talking about the one in the gearbox....!  
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Re: Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2007, 00:13:02 »
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Quote from: "Dr Strangeglove"
I think my viscous coupling has gone on my 3.9 EFi (1991).  I need to know a definite test to make sure that the one on it is duff before I go taking it off so can anyone tell me for definite how to check?

I have already purchased a transfer box and coupling from ebay.  It has the hand break cable etc. attached.  Do I change the full unit or shall I just change the viscous unit.

Thanks

Mick

(its a RRC but is the same as the Disco 1 chassis)


I think it will have, im sure mine has. Simple and cheapest way to test it is to take something like a broom handle, put it into the path of the blades. If it is working it should stop immediately...kind of like a clutch engaging. If it doesnt then i guess it isnt working!  :D


Think you'll find he's talking about the one in the gearbox....!  
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Do I change the Viscous Coupling or Transfer Box?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2007, 20:51:22 »
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