Ox Locker Trouble

Rig I picked up already had an ox installed. I had trouble engaging it but it worked a few times. Now it won't engage at all. I made a video and will upload it in a minute. But, basically what happens is that I can move the Rod on the Ox shifter most of the way from O to X but it never fully goes in there (regardless if I have the ball on the shifter or not. Like I said, it did work a few times but today is the first time I've tried it in a month and no dice. I tried backing up slowly, moving forward slowly, neutral, etc. I also moved the cable sleeve around a bunch under the rig to see if it jammed, but that didn't seem to do much.

Any suggestions?

Here's the video of what the shifter does:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmOGPbm1i1E

Fixed it. I found some obscure post from 4 years ago that said that if this happens you should back up while turning sharply at a moderate speed while shifting the lever to engage. Just did it in the Home Depot parking lot and it worked like a charm. Tested it a grass patch and now it shifts like butter again. It makes me wonder though how it bound up and if I should be worried about it?

it may be worth a look in side.

i would

Id say lube it up, my cousin had an ox and the cable was always seizing up but check the diff to make sure its nothing more than a crusty cable.

Oh just saw your last post, sweet deal glad its workin again. :thumbup:

Cable may need lube but it might also be time for a new one.

Your video is private

I'll give it trip or two and see if the issue returns. If so, I'll pickup a new cable. I read that the new cables were redesigned and work much better now (no more binding).