73 cj5 transfer case issue
SickCj
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stock 73 cj5
Hey guys. New to the site and the jeep world. Bought a pretty solid 73 CJ5 . Had the AMC 232 i6 fresh rebuilt and all new bolt ons. New clutch, ect. During the first test drive yesterday, i noticed when in reverse with the wheels turned hard, once i push in the clutch, the jeep abruptly stops as if the brakes are applied. Once that happens, i cannot get the Transmission or Transfer Case to shift in or out of any gears. Found the small mount on the far left of the Transfer Case was worn, so i added some washer and made it solid. I assumed the Transfer Case may have been twisting. I went out for a drive this morning and got up to about 30 and all was well until i pulled into a parking lot. It seems as if the front in starts to lock up. I can hear a loud popping and it jerks violently. I limped it to a parking spot, but before i could get there, something locked the front wheels solid. Once that happens, I cannot get the Transmission or transfer to shift. If I get out and roll the wheels by hand, it frees up I had to do this moving 3 mph for about a mile until i was able to get it home. does anyone have any ideas as to what might be wrong. It basicly seems as if the same thing was happening with the Transfer Case mount loose like it was or tight how it is now. any advise will be greatly appreciated. Im ready to get my CJ on the road.