'86 Dana 300 Transfer Case Shifting Problem
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- 1986 Jeep CJ
Mostly stock, 258 c.i.d., T-176 tranny, Dana 30 front, AMC 20 rear, Dana 300 t-case, 31x10.50 tires, 2 inch body lift
Hello Everyone,
I am new to this forum and new to the world of Jeeps. I have loved them since I was a child and now, only at middle age, I have I finally gotten the opportunity to enter the world!
Now for my question...I recently purchased an 1986 Jeep CJ7 . To the best of my knowledge, it is all original, including a Dana 300 Transfer Case . High range and low range 4WD operate just fine. However, there does not seem to be a 2WD range...Just a long neutral space between 4 low and high. The stick will stop where I think 2WD should be, but no engine power is actually transmitted to the wheels in that position.
Is it possible for a Dana 300 to lose the 2WD range and still have 4 high & 4 low? If so, what should I do about it? Is it worth a rebuild at this point, or operate it (as apparently the previous owner did) in 4 high with the hubs unlocked?
Any help for this newbie would be helpful!!
I am new to this forum and new to the world of Jeeps. I have loved them since I was a child and now, only at middle age, I have I finally gotten the opportunity to enter the world!
Now for my question...I recently purchased an 1986 Jeep CJ7 . To the best of my knowledge, it is all original, including a Dana 300 Transfer Case . High range and low range 4WD operate just fine. However, there does not seem to be a 2WD range...Just a long neutral space between 4 low and high. The stick will stop where I think 2WD should be, but no engine power is actually transmitted to the wheels in that position.
Is it possible for a Dana 300 to lose the 2WD range and still have 4 high & 4 low? If so, what should I do about it? Is it worth a rebuild at this point, or operate it (as apparently the previous owner did) in 4 high with the hubs unlocked?
Any help for this newbie would be helpful!!