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Dana 44 Power Lok

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Don X, Aug 20, 2018.

  1. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Installed a Power Lok in an early Dana 44 and the fill plug clearance is causing a problem. Is it typical that a larger sized diff cover is needed?
     
    Don X, Aug 20, 2018
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  2. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    This depends on your D44 differential cover.
    Some D44 covers like M38 will not fit over Powr Loks.

    Other D44 covers require you to shorten the fill plug for clearance.
     
    oldtime, Aug 20, 2018
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  3. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    It's an M38A1. Any idea if it's the same as an M38?
     
    Don X, Aug 20, 2018
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  4. oldtime

    oldtime oldtime

    oldtime, Aug 20, 2018
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  5. Keys5a

    Keys5a Sponsor

    I used a fill plug from and old Dodge pickup years ago when it didn't clear the PowerLok. The Dodge had more of a "cap" shape that was a lot shallower in the thread.
    -Donny
     
    Keys5a, Aug 20, 2018
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  6. 1957Willys

    1957Willys Member

    Aren't there different power loks depending on what gear ratio you have?
     
    1957Willys, Aug 22, 2018
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  7. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Thanks. I'll compare that to what I have and let you know.

    Yes but I don't think the dimensions are different.
     
    Don X, Aug 22, 2018
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