Trasnsfer Case Question

[bullit70]

hello, i have a question regarding the shifting of my transfer case. When i shift into 4 wheel drive some times it sounds like the gears are grinding. I know grinding gears sound is never good but what could be causing this? I shift into 4 wheel drive with the transmission in neutral like you should. Also the 4 wheel drive light that is at the shifting collom for the 4x4 does not come on when i am in 4 wheel drive. ( there is a diagram that looks like an over view of the truck with the two separate drive lines one for the front and one for the rear drive systems. )

 

if anyone know please help me out. i am hoping that there is nothing wrong with the 4x4.

[Kodiak450]

I shift in 4wd when in motion, as long as I am not going over 55 mph. With grinding sound, you shouldn't hear that unless you are having a hard time finding the gear. If you hear a slight thump noise, that is normal as you are now engaging the 4wd. I see you got an older truck. Do you have manual locking hubs or automatic locking hubs?

[bullit70]

I shift in 4wd when in motion, as long as I am not going over 55 mph. With grinding sound, you shouldn't hear that unless you are having a hard time finding the gear. If you hear a slight thump noise, that is normal as you are now engaging the 4wd. I see you got an older truck. Do you have manual locking hubs or automatic locking hubs?

 

well there are no manual locking hubs on the outside of the wheel so i am going to assume that it is automatic locking hubs. I know the cluck you are talking about and it makes me happy when i hear it . now with finding the gear yes when it does do the grinding noise shifting into 4x4 is hard like it doesn't want to engage. should i be rolling a little bit when i engage or could there be a problem with the transfer case itself or is it just as simple as they do it sometime? o i forgot to add that it is a np241c (at least thats what i am 99% sure it is ) with the manual floor shifter. shifting pattern is 2H-2H-N-4L

 

thank you.

[Kodiak450]

You have to use your palm and apply pressure and push down on lever, then shift it. Remember, push down, then shift. With using N, that is usually for getting into 4LO and/or getting it back out. I do know that the older trucks were a little more difficult in shifting into 4wd, but once you get the hang of it, all goes easy. Like I said, I just take my palm of my hand and apply pressure on top lever and push it down while shifting. Shift on the fly is the most preferred method of 4wd. Alot of people like it for it's strength and durability. When I ran F250's, I would never have one with a push button, always shift on the fly.

[bullit70]

You have to use your palm and apply pressure and push down on lever, then shift it. Remember, push down, then shift. With using N, that is usually for getting into 4LO and/or getting it back out. I do know that the older trucks were a little more difficult in shifting into 4wd, but once you get the hang of it, all goes easy. Like I said, I just take my palm of my hand and apply pressure on top lever and push it down while shifting. Shift on the fly is the most preferred method of 4wd. Alot of people like it for it's strength and durability. When I ran F250's, I would never have one with a push button, always shift on the fly.

 

ok will do. I am thinking that i wasn't applying pressure down on the shifting lever before i shifted. so next time i go into 4 wheel i will make sure to do it while it is rolling a bit and remember to push down first. thank you very much for the help and calming my mind abit. i was going to be really mad if there was something wrong with the case. thanks again