Leaky transfer case
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01/10/18 06:02 PM
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The transfer case does appear to be wet on my recently purchased 1979 Power Wagon. I've had several Dodge trucks, but this is my first 4WD. I see there are gasket kits for transfer cases, but I'm so unfamiliar with them, I don't know if the TC has to come out of the truck to completely re-seal one. Also, I'm wondering if removing front driveshaft for time being would help to stop some of the fluid loss until I solve this. I've taken care of engine and trans leaks, so I am ready to move on to TC.
Thank you.
Larry
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/11/18 03:23 PM
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Mike, thank you for the wealth of information! Very helpful. I like the idea of converting and willing to spend the money for something worthwhile. I'm going to PM you about the 9.25 axle.
I've sealed up the engine and trans nicely and have the truck running great, so I have put some miles on it to identify leaks. I'm cleaning years of [censored] off the transfer case and new wetness is appearing, but still hard to pinpoint exactly where it's coming from. I'm going to have to pressure wash I guess. I've been using a scraper to remove what was coming off engine when it was leaking out a rear freeze plug, oil and trans fluid so that every bit of dirt stuck. There was almost an inch of dirt stuck to transfer case, and in every little nook and cranny. Yep, FSM states 10W-30 engine oil for transfer case.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/12/18 05:20 AM
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Larry FYI I have a LOC-Right locker that replaces the spider gears in the rear 9 1/4 axle for a locking rear axle. this is one of the best things for a 4x4 is a locker rear axle. installs with hand tools and no need to R&R the differential guts. it is in a 3.55 gear 9 1/4 now if you are interested in it.
That sounds a great solution.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/12/18 03:26 PM
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Got under it last night at midnight after work. Had so little time lately but itching to work on it. I see a tag on the rear but tough to read. Need to clean it up. That pumpkin is seeping a bit so I've been planning on popping the cap and cleaning it out and filling it with clean gear oil anyhow, along with front, and hopefully can read tag.
Also, it looks like I have 8.25's. Does that sound right? It's a 150 but 1/2 ton 1979. Also, I did check speedo adapter and it's dry. It connects into a block, that connects into the transfer case. The black had a small crack, but it's dry.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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I count the bolts tonight. It does not look like a 9 1/4 to me but again, haven't had much underneath time. Thank you.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/12/18 10:54 PM
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What kind of money am I looking at to do part-time kit (ballpark number)? Is it really necessary if I'm not going to be punishing it, as in a lot of off-roading or beating on it on the road? I just would like to have leak free.
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Larry
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/13/18 02:57 PM
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It's 10 bolt, and I have a picture on my phone. Try and put it on here soon. Not very tech savvy so it takes me a bit to post pics.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/13/18 04:19 PM
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Thanks 440 Offroader. I'll check Randy's site. Just by sight, I think this looks a bit different than the 8.25 in my Diplomat Police car, so I'm guessing 8 3/8". I have the Diplomat tucked away in my Dad's garage right now, so I don't have the cars side by side to look at though. And in the driving I've done, feels like it could be 3.21 gears.
Thanks again,
Larry.
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/14/18 02:47 PM
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No problem. It seems odd they would build an 8 1/4 and an 8 3/8 being so close in size, but I guess stranger things have happened. I just as soon have it be an 8 1/4. I have had several with high HP engines and they have held up very well, and I have some spare NOS parts. So is the axle housing or cover stamped somewhere, inside or out? I'm going to be popping cap off soon to clean and put fresh fluid.
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Larry
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Re: Leaky transfer case
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01/16/18 05:30 PM
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I believe my 10 bolt will hold up with what I have planned (no towing or beating on it).
What I am most concerned with is having the Transfer Case reliable and sealed up. Last night I discovered I'm still losing transmission fluid. I know it's not from shaft seal, and shouldn't be pan gasket, both have been replaced. I'm beginning to think I'm going to have to drop the transmission.
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