[Dom.five]

I think that will burn out the the pump.

It will fool the system into thinking that there is a speed differential. that will force the duel pump into applying pressure ti the clutch pack.

I'm not positive about that, but from my understanding of how it works, it's the likely result.

Dom

 

[Dom.five]

Given the design of the transfer case, I would think it would engage the clutch full time, but there's no driving force for it? I don't think I'd want to try it on my E...

Agreed !


That is the definition of the Duel pump. The pressures must be the same at the input side ( Propeller shaft ) and the output side ( Half shafts ) . Disconnecting the input side would cause a pressure differential. Forcing the clutch to engage. It would overheat, automatically Disengage, cool then repeat the cycle. Not good !

Dom

 

[Dom.five]

I don't understand the apparently unwritten law enacted in the early '90s where zerks weren't allowed any more. Apparently some engineer somewhere got c0cky about the "permanence" of synthetic lubes, and propagated the idea that sealed assemblies with so-called "lifetime lubrication" would outlast the vehicle.

Wrong.

Ford pulled this stunt on their truck lines - probably still that way - so the front ball joints will last 120K at best. Replacement is a nightmare on the 4WD models. The E has the same issue with no zerks on ball joints, although I think the overall quality of the design and materials is a likely contributor to why we haven't heard much about it here.

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Not that I am defending Ford, or implying that Honda is in any way Superior.

But, with the Fords there is more than one contributing factor. The unequal front Twin I beam suspension for one. Then there is the fact that the truck is heaver than the Honda's, and carries more load. Then it's used to plow snow. That in and of itself takes a heavy toll. I believe that those are the prime suspects. The materials are not the prime concentrations in this instance. The design, is another story.

Dom