FJ62 Tansfer Case Removal - PLEASE HELP!

[KG Cruiser]

I took my 62 to the local transmission shop (they are on the recommended mechanics) to install my McNamara gear and rebuild the transfer case.

I heard back from him this morning and he says they can't get the transfer case off. He says they got the bolts off but the transfer case won't separate from the transmission.

Does anyone have any tips/tricks/suggestions I can share with him?

Thank you all for any input.

 

[inkpot]

Sounds like you may be a bit late on installing the M gear. The original gear may be trapped on the transmission output gear if the output shaft is already badly buggered. It may require quite a bit more force to remove the case. John

 

[KG Cruiser]

The Transmission shop has given up!

Well the tranny shop just called again bout 1/2 hour ago and he graciously bowed out of the job. Said he already has bout 5 hours in it just trying to get the thing apart.

He doesn't know how long its going to take and he initially told me between 4-6 hours at $109/hour labor rate.

So rather than spending 14 - 18 hours on it and me being upset about the total bill, he is declining to do the job.

He said they will put the bolts back in and then I can pick it up.

I wonder what that's gonna cost me!

So now I have to search for a transmission shop in the Tampa area with some experience in FJ62s, which is what I thought I found.

Does anyone know of a trustworthy, competent transmission shop in the Tampa area that can rebuild my transfer case and install the McNamara gear???

 

[hward1]

i wouldnt pay anything if he quoted a job for you - thats on them for not having experience with fj's - they shouldnt have taken the job on

 

[BGarcia88FJ62]

Transmission and transfer cases are two different animals entirely. You need to find a LC Shop or find someone in a local club that cam lend you a hand with knowledge and or tools to do the job.

 

[Wiscolandcruiser]

X2, with Garcia on this one. Search your local clubhouse here on mud, I'm sure someone will lend you a hand. Granted you bring the

 

[KG Cruiser]

I appreciate the input guys.
There is not a local club in the Tamps area that I am aware of.
At this point I'm thinking of taking the LC to the local Toyota dealer and let the rebuild it.
At least they'll have to stand behind their work I would think.
And it has been in the other shop now since 7 am Monday morning and they haven't done a thing.
I need to get this finished.
Of course I welcome any other comments and recommendations especially of a shop in Tampa that can do this.

 

[bentonrover]

No dealer man. Its just not worth it. Trying to figure out how is it stuck on. I did mine twice. I took a 3lb hammer and screwdriver to separate. Are you handy with tools/mechanic wise? Copy the fsm from here and dig in. That shop is a joke

 

[KLF]

I'm betting they didn't realize the transfer case has to be split under the truck, they were trying to remove it as a single unit, which can't be done. Consider yourself lucky.

I dunno about down there, but dealers up here know nothing about rebuilding anything, they just replace the whole thing when needed. I would not trust a dealership to do this job.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

There is not a local club in the Tamps area that I am aware of...

Then enlighten thyself, post haste!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/fl-northwest-florida-toyota-4wd/

No way would I entrust just any old Toy dealership service dept to do a TC rebuild on a vintage rig (in their eyes). Not saying that a select number of depts don't have a tech that speaks old school, just that the odds are not in your favor. Not to mention the $ involved.

 

[Elbert]

not that I know specifically but does the 62 run a split case too?...where you have to split the case to get to the last couple of bolts to remove the TC from the transmission, not just a game of removing the external bolts. I know this may be an obvious thing....but if the shop has no experience in that ...its going to be fail right off the bat.

similar logic as post #9

I've always hated the concept/design of having to split the FJ60 transfer case to gain access to additional mounting bolts, but thats the beautiful way in which Toyota set it up. I think most other TC simply have external bolt for mating the TC to the transmission.

 

[Elbert]

Haul the truck up to Atlanta and let ACC fix it for you.

 

[71-CRUISER]

That is a project that I could do in my sleep however most people have never seen a split case much less rebuilt one.

FYI We charge 4 hours to rebuild the t-case in the truck plus parts and Powder Coating.

 

[KG Cruiser]

Transmission and transfer cases are two different animals entirely. You need to find a LC Shop or find someone in a local club that cam lend you a hand with knowledge and or tools to do the job.

I just assumed that a transmission shop would be the right place to go.
Should I be looking for a 4x4 shop instead?

 

[Elbert]

you have to ...or should deal with a shop that has experience in Toyota stuff....some 4wd shops do. The one I mentioned does...not that they are local to you.

If you say FJ60 split transfer case and you get a blank stare or the person has never heard of that...time to move on.

Remember land cruisers were low production trucks.....even in some toyota dealerships they have some challenges because of the low volume of production...ie they never see one in the shop.

 

[KG Cruiser]

That is a project that I could do in my sleep however most people have never seen a split case much less rebuilt one.

FYI We charge 4 hours to rebuild the t-case in the truck plus parts and Powder Coating.

That's really good information to know.
I just wish you were in the Tampa area. Atlanta is a little too far and it would cost me a fortune to get it to you.

Hopefully I can find a Tampa area mud member who has some experience rebuilding the TC. Ideally I can help out (organize tools, be the runner, clean stuff, whatever) and provide all the beer and a fair $ for the work.

I'm leaning in that direction now if I can find some help. That way I'll learn something too.

 

[Elbert]

look at the red tab at the top of most of this forums web pages for the clubhouse area...
Navigate to the clubhouse area that serves or is somewhat local to you, post up there to find local information or potentially a local mud member who works on projects on the side.

 

[KG Cruiser]

Looking for some Hands-on Help in Tampa

I picked up my 62 from the shop last night.
At this point I think it would be best for me to try to tackle this rebuild with your help.

So now I am putting out a call for help from any Tampa area guys that can help me rebuild the transfer case.

I have really limited mechanical experience. So I would prefer you to actually be with me during the rebuild.

We can do it at your house or mine on any day that is convenient for you (except Friday night since my 3 sons play high school football.)

You provide the expertise and I’ll happily pay for your time.
I will provide the music, food, beer and whatever tools are needed.
I will assist as much or as little as you like.
I can crawl under the truck, turn the wrenches, clean parts, and be the gopher or whatever. But I need your help.

I am going to post this thread on the Florida club section also.

Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Keith Grams
813.340.3348

 

[LAMBCRUSHER]

T case is not super hard to do, quite easy with some tools and an FSM. having the replacement parts handy keeps rebuild time down. I actually think the split design of these cases is superior to the one-piece designs...they are easier to remove from under the truck as no one part weighs more than 20 pounds or so. they are easier to rebuild due to the fact that they are able to be split. anyone with determination and access to mud can do this job. I can't believe there isn't a club somewhat local to you in that area, but just keep pounding the forum till ya find someone. I personally think that every cruiser operator should know how the tcase works, and no better way to understand it, than to climb inside...you can do this. and then educate the trans shop about their failure to grasp simple mechanics...

 

[Off Duty]

Ok guys, I know that there's a number of very knowledgeable cruiserhead's here in the Bay area. Let's give the guy a hand.

How about if we get some of you that really know your stuff, together with those of us that don't mind learning and doing the grunt work, and we'll fix this guys TC, and maybe a few of us will learn something at the same time

I'll bet we can talk him into burgers and your favorite beverages for the help

OD