problem with transfer case
 

OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
or 2wd.

This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.

I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
good?)

After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.

T-case right?
How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
into the t-case?
I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Seeing outside of the initial bang, you don't mention it sounds like
a thrashing machine, I'll bet the set screw holding one of the forks at
number five bottom: http://www.----------.com/transfer/index.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matthew wrote:
>
> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Seeing outside of the initial bang, you don't mention it sounds like
a thrashing machine, I'll bet the set screw holding one of the forks at
number five bottom: http://www.----------.com/transfer/index.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matthew wrote:
>
> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Seeing outside of the initial bang, you don't mention it sounds like
a thrashing machine, I'll bet the set screw holding one of the forks at
number five bottom: http://www.----------.com/transfer/index.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matthew wrote:
>
> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Seeing outside of the initial bang, you don't mention it sounds like
a thrashing machine, I'll bet the set screw holding one of the forks at
number five bottom: http://www.----------.com/transfer/index.htm
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Matthew wrote:
>
> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Matthew,

I agree with Bill ------ that a setscrew has backed out of a shifter fork.
It happened to me once.

Check your linkage first though. The Dana 300 has two shifting fork shafts
that stick out the front of the t-case.
Be sure both have their connecting pins and that both move in and out.

If the linkage is ok then you'll have to look inside the t-case.
Remove the skidplate, drain the oil from the t-case and remove it's bottom
cover.
Watch inside while some shifts the t-case. It's a simple gear system. By
studying it some you'll realize what's supposed to move where and when.

If Bill is correct a setscrew will have backed out of a shifter fork and
will most likely still be in the fork but loose.

Good luck and let us know what you find!

Burns


----- Original Message -----
From: "matthewf" <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:04 PM
Subject: problem with transfer case


> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Matthew,

I agree with Bill ------ that a setscrew has backed out of a shifter fork.
It happened to me once.

Check your linkage first though. The Dana 300 has two shifting fork shafts
that stick out the front of the t-case.
Be sure both have their connecting pins and that both move in and out.

If the linkage is ok then you'll have to look inside the t-case.
Remove the skidplate, drain the oil from the t-case and remove it's bottom
cover.
Watch inside while some shifts the t-case. It's a simple gear system. By
studying it some you'll realize what's supposed to move where and when.

If Bill is correct a setscrew will have backed out of a shifter fork and
will most likely still be in the fork but loose.

Good luck and let us know what you find!

Burns


----- Original Message -----
From: "matthewf" <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:04 PM
Subject: problem with transfer case


> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Matthew,

I agree with Bill ------ that a setscrew has backed out of a shifter fork.
It happened to me once.

Check your linkage first though. The Dana 300 has two shifting fork shafts
that stick out the front of the t-case.
Be sure both have their connecting pins and that both move in and out.

If the linkage is ok then you'll have to look inside the t-case.
Remove the skidplate, drain the oil from the t-case and remove it's bottom
cover.
Watch inside while some shifts the t-case. It's a simple gear system. By
studying it some you'll realize what's supposed to move where and when.

If Bill is correct a setscrew will have backed out of a shifter fork and
will most likely still be in the fork but loose.

Good luck and let us know what you find!

Burns


----- Original Message -----
From: "matthewf" <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:04 PM
Subject: problem with transfer case


> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Matthew,

I agree with Bill ------ that a setscrew has backed out of a shifter fork.
It happened to me once.

Check your linkage first though. The Dana 300 has two shifting fork shafts
that stick out the front of the t-case.
Be sure both have their connecting pins and that both move in and out.

If the linkage is ok then you'll have to look inside the t-case.
Remove the skidplate, drain the oil from the t-case and remove it's bottom
cover.
Watch inside while some shifts the t-case. It's a simple gear system. By
studying it some you'll realize what's supposed to move where and when.

If Bill is correct a setscrew will have backed out of a shifter fork and
will most likely still be in the fork but loose.

Good luck and let us know what you find!

Burns


----- Original Message -----
From: "matthewf" <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com>
Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 10:04 PM
Subject: problem with transfer case


> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...

Re: problem with transfer case
 

Check the front of the t-case first. You have a twin linkage there so
you 'could' run a twin stick shifter. One of the pins/link rods
controls front wheel or rear wheel drive, the other controls high or low
or 2 WD.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

matthewf wrote:
>
> OK - there I was, driving along about 35mph on paved road. Heard
> something pop like the tranny popped out of gear, and then there was
> no forward motivation. rolled into a parking lot and determined that
> I could move forward and reverse in 4-low - but not move at all in 4hi
> or 2wd.
>
> This is with a 82 cj7 I6, T5, 300transfer case.
>
> I was only a few blocks from home, so I drove home in 4lo - was able
> to row through all 5 gears in 4lo smoothly like usual (so tranny is
> good?)
>
> After some more testing, I find that I get no rear drive shaft action.
> I can move forward and reverse in 4hi if I lock the front hubs.
>
> T-case right?
> How bad does this sound? any chance it's linkage or do I need to go
> into the t-case?
> I appreciate any suggestions...