What is a power divider on a Mack truck?
Mack’s proprietary inter-wheel power divider uses a cam mechanism which automatically distributes up to 75% of torque between slipping and non-slipping wheel. Mack power dividers automatically divert energy from axles with no traction to axles that have traction.
What is a power divider on a dump truck?
A power divider (also known as an Inter-Axle Differential or IAD) is a separate differential box that locks the first and second differentials in a tandem truck into place. This allows all drive wheels to movie at the same speed.
What is a power divider lockout?
The (driver controlled) power divider lockout is an inter-axle lock. It locks the front and rear drive axles together. The inter-wheel differential lock is just that, a driver-controlled means of locking the front and rear differentials (the left and right side wheel ends are locked together and both pulling).
How fast can you drive with a power divider locked in?
There is no speed or handling restrictions for vehicle operation with the IAD lock engaged, but for best axle performance and minimum tire wear ALWAYS unlock the IAD lock when favorable road conditions return. When the DCDL is locked, the vehicle must be operated at 25 mph or less.
When would you use a power divider lock?
“Lock” the IAD at any speed when approaching or anticipating icy or poor driving conditions to provide improved traction. Always unlock the IAD when the need for improved traction has passed or when the vehicle is on a good road or highway.
What does power divider mean?
November 29th, 2017 Telewave, Inc. A power divider divides an incoming signal into two (or more) output signals. Because it is a reciprocal network, a power combiner can also be used as a power combiner, where two (or more) ports are used to combine input signals into a single output.
Where is the power divider?
The power divider is a separate differential box located between the already existing two differential boxes at the rear end of the truck. This differential can be locked and unlocked by the driver in situations when there is little or no traction for the drive wheels.
What kind of front differential does a Mack truck have?
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How much torque does a Mack power divider keep?
The Mack automatic power divider works well when in good shape but will only keep about 75-80% of driveline torque and keep the differentials together before breaking over.
How does a power divider work on a truck?
When you flip the switch and lock the power divider a gear slides up and locks the driveline up so you send full power to both axles. Now, if you were to jack up the rear axle the front axle would get power and the truck would just drive right off the jack.
Is it Mack’s automatic one or an air shifter?
Is it Mack’s automatic one, (does not require air), or an air shifter power divided? The Mack automatic power divider works well when in good shape but will only keep about 75-80% of driveline torque and keep the differentials together before breaking over.