1983 fj60 transfer case shifting issues (1 Viewer)

[Tennessee80]

Hey mud!

so I have a 1983 H42/split case in my truck. The truck took a roll down a hill (long, long story), and now the linkage doesn't shift the truck fully into high/low. We removed the connection and manually are able to shift it (on top of the case) into high/low. the weird thing is, the high/low actuator has to be lifted slightly for the high/low to be successful.

Any thoughts around why this is? Does there need to be a spacer on top of the t-case to keep it in a raised position as it shifts high to low?

thanks in advance!

 

[OSS]

The arm that grabs around the shift arm shaft is only held in position with a tightened bolt. Seems to me that you could loosen that bolt and lift up the shaft a tad - then tighten the clamp bolt back up.

 

[Tennessee80]

@OSS thats a huge help. Makes sense, thx!

 

[bcolvin]

Just don’t let it fall down when loosening the nut. I believe it can fall inside the transfer case.

 

[Tennessee80]

Just don’t let it fall down when loosening the nut. I believe it can fall inside the transfer case.

So hold it up with something like needle nose or vice grips?

 

[bcolvin]

yes hold it with something. It’s a little precarious. After rebuilding my t case I did not set my shift arm high enough. Had to fix that afterward. Once set properly it was all good.

 

[cruisermatt]

easiest way to work on any of this is to remove the transmission crossmember and lower the rear of the drivetrain (slowly so you don't crack an exhaust pipe) with a floor jack and that will make it much easer to get your hands in there. well worth the extra 10-15 minutes

 

[Tennessee80]

easiest way to work on any of this is to remove the transmission crossmember and lower the rear of the drivetrain (slowly so you don't crack an exhaust pipe) with a floor jack and that will make it much easer to get your hands in there. well worth the extra 10-15 minutes

Great idea!

 

[ceylonfj40nut]

Tie a chord on the shaft if needed and keep under tension so it does not drop.