No movement.

[Simp5782]

Ok so I was coming out of a field this morning using 4x4 low with a trailer behind me. Got a little mauled up and used a little more throttle. Half way thru the mud hole I lost all power to all wheels. The transfer case wouldnt move out of 4low and the low range light would flicker if I give it gas and it still wont move. but the 4x4 light stays constant. I can hear a rattling and clunking noise under the truck. After letting it sit I can move the shifter in and out of all gears without pressing down the clutch while its running and it makes a few noises. I recently upgrade to the SMF conversion with a extra heavy duty clutch so I dont believe I burned it out in any way. Is there any chance of the BW1356 came apart inside and causing it to lock into 4low? it is still on a field road and snow is moving in so I need to get it going soon. Should i just take my chances by just getting a replacement transfer case? I replaced my transfer case with a used one when i first got it cause of a severe grinding sound after decellerating it was making a harsh noise on the output shaft side to the rear.

Also. what years transfer case will work behind my 94 turbo idi.

 

[rjjp]

You can shift through all gears with out touching the clutch, and no grinding? that means the trans isn't getting any power. If it grinds a little when doing that, I would say you managed to kill the transfercase. As far as your question, any before 99 I think, the newer ones use a different bolt pattern, try to find a married NP205 off a 70's ford. Less chance of failure.

 

[Simp5782]

how hard is it to swap the 205 in? i am out at a old boneyard and would probably have little trouble finding a transfer case out here actually. ill start looking. I would tow it to town, but that bill alone would be right around $200 usually from 20 miles out. When i put it into a gear without the clutch in the gear it makes a spinning sound and clunking

 

[rjjp]

IIRC the 205 is a direct bolt in, just be warned, it's heavy.