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BobbyK · 06-06-2002, 03:43 AM

While doing my rear disc brake conversion I opened up my diff. cover and found this.
I've never seen anything like it before.
I know it's a posi unit but what kind?
Let me know,thanks.

this is just the other side of the spool.

Blazer1970 · 06-06-2002, 07:39 AM

That's an Eaton Gov-loc. It is the locker option on the newer GM trucks. Is that a 10 bolt rear end? It is not original to the truck.

Mike C · 06-06-2002, 09:39 AM

Looks like somebody installed the Gov-lok in your original housing. GM started using them sometime in the mid 70's. They work allright if you aren't a heavy duty user. Check the little gears inside to make sure none of the teeth are torn up, otherwise, should be fine.

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-06-2002, 01:18 PM

grenade-lok ! oh no !! they were using them by 76 model year, no posi after about 75 is worth a damn from factory.

BobbyK · 06-06-2002, 01:28 PM

From what I've seen all the teeth look good.Nothing broken or chipped.
It's in my 12 bolt.I've got reciepts from the all the owners(I'm the 4th owner).I believe the 2nd owner had someone put in this "posi" unit(that's what the reciept says anyway).
It works well for me.The truck stays mainly on pavment so I'm guess I'm not too worried about it lasting.
Thanks for the info. guys!

Mike C · 06-07-2002, 09:21 AM

They help fuel economy on the road and last pretty well if you stay out of the mud. If you do lots of mudding and spin the tires really fast you can tear it up. I had a parts truck with the Gov-Lok in it. I actually swapped it into my truck with a set of 4.10s and used it until a ring gear tooth broke. I then went with a thick Richmond gear to use my 3 series carrier which turned out to be warped. It whacked that gear set. I had the carrier machined and another new gearset. I got on it one day and hit a wet spot on the road. Wheel hopped just TWICE and snapped the Eaton carrier right in half. I have another OEM Eaton carrier in it now and it has been there for more than 10 years

06-06-2002, 03:43 AM	#1
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Opened up the diff. cover,look what I found.(pic) While doing my rear disc brake conversion I opened up my diff. cover and found this. I've never seen anything like it before. I know it's a posi unit but what kind? Let me know,thanks. this is just the other side of the spool. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-06-2002, 07:39 AM	#2
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	That's an Eaton Gov-loc. It is the locker option on the newer GM trucks. Is that a 10 bolt rear end? It is not original to the truck. __________________ Tim

06-06-2002, 09:39 AM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Looks like somebody installed the Gov-lok in your original housing. GM started using them sometime in the mid 70's. They work allright if you aren't a heavy duty user. Check the little gears inside to make sure none of the teeth are torn up, otherwise, should be fine. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-06-2002, 01:28 PM	#5
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	From what I've seen all the teeth look good.Nothing broken or chipped. It's in my 12 bolt.I've got reciepts from the all the owners(I'm the 4th owner).I believe the 2nd owner had someone put in this "posi" unit(that's what the reciept says anyway). It works well for me.The truck stays mainly on pavment so I'm guess I'm not too worried about it lasting. Thanks for the info. guys! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-07-2002, 09:21 AM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	They help fuel economy on the road and last pretty well if you stay out of the mud. If you do lots of mudding and spin the tires really fast you can tear it up. I had a parts truck with the Gov-Lok in it. I actually swapped it into my truck with a set of 4.10s and used it until a ring gear tooth broke. I then went with a thick Richmond gear to use my 3 series carrier which turned out to be warped. It whacked that gear set. I had the carrier machined and another new gearset. I got on it one day and hit a wet spot on the road. Wheel hopped just TWICE and snapped the Eaton carrier right in half. I have another OEM Eaton carrier in it now and it has been there for more than 10 years __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-06-2002, 01:18 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	grenade-lok ! oh no !! they were using them by 76 model year, no posi after about 75 is worth a damn from factory.



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