Power Lock hubs

[chefrubi]

I have a '61 CJ5 with Power Lock front hubs, manufactured by Cutlas Tool & Mfg. When I try to engage them, I can engage either the right or the left, but not both. Transfer Case in 2-wheel drive (or N) and tranny in N. Either one will go in, but not both. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[tarry99]

I have a '61 CJ5 with Power Lock front hubs, manufactured by Cutlas Tool & Mfg. When I try to engage them, I can engage either the right or the left, but not both. Transfer Case in 2-wheel drive (or N) and tranny in N. Either one will go in, but not both. Any ideas? Thanks!

You have the old knife blade lever variety or the round knurled knob type? In either case some times you have to roll the wheel a little...........lube inside the hubs may also be an issue.

 

[chefrubi]

They are the ones with the round pieces about the size of a dime, on either side of the hub. You use a screwdriver or a piece of flat stock that has been rounded to turn them in or out.

 

[BusaDave9]

Here's what you have:

Get rid of them. They are binding as you try to lock the hubs.
Those things are junk when they are new and get worse with age.

 

[chefrubi]

Thanks for the info. Pretty much what I suspected. I think I see some Warn hubs in the near future!