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Captain Spalding · 10-13-2004, 01:17 PM

I have to echo what Brent said. Before trying to run the MB lockers on air, I'd try to go all hydraulic, borrowing parts from a 460. I might even use cable actuation first. Hydraulic cylinders can have different seals that air cylinders, and may require the presence of the hydraulic fluid for lubrication.

Some, including myself, have lamented that the 463s have the "more complicated" electric-hydraulic diff actuation, but I have never heard of a failure. I have a 460 ('85) and a 463 ('91) and take both off road. I have never had a problem with the diff locks on either.

Why are you looking to make the change, if I may ask?

10-13-2004, 01:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Captain Spalding BenzWorld Senior Member Date registered: Apr 2003 Vehicle: 300GE Cab, 6.9 Location: Los Angeles, CA U.S.A. Posts: 556	RE: Diff Lock Operated by AIR I have to echo what Brent said. Before trying to run the MB lockers on air, I'd try to go all hydraulic, borrowing parts from a 460. I might even use cable actuation first. Hydraulic cylinders can have different seals that air cylinders, and may require the presence of the hydraulic fluid for lubrication. Some, including myself, have lamented that the 463s have the "more complicated" electric-hydraulic diff actuation, but I have never heard of a failure. I have a 460 ('85) and a 463 ('91) and take both off road. I have never had a problem with the diff locks on either. Why are you looking to make the change, if I may ask?