Transfer case question

[0822]

I have a 1960 CJ5 with the four cylinder engine and a three speed with what i believe a 18 Transfer Case . I just picked this jeep up last Saturday go it running. here is my problem or question I can bot get the Transfer Case into 2 wheel drive ? the hi low stick moves into low with no problem when trying to put it in hi range it only moves about an inch you can feel it wants to go in but it won't. Thans for any help with this.

 

[Posi]

If you just got it running I'm assuming it sat for awhile? If so there is a zerk fitting at the base of the twin sticks I'd give it some grease and spray some lub on the shift rails if you haven't already.

 

[0822]

Yes it was sitting and not ran for about three or four years. I will grease and lube the shifter rods. I wanted to make sure everything worked before I pulled everything apart. This one is going to be a frame off resto project. Thanks for the info.

 

[Sasquach]

I'm sure your aware of this but will mention anyway that you may need to move back and forth a bit and try with the hubs locked to help the gears mesh.
If it turns out to be an internal problem don't panic, they are pretty easy to rebuild and a good idea to at least replace bearings and seals in your resto. There are 3 variations of the 18 and just amounts to a progression in intermediate shaft size, yours is prob the larger 1-1/8" size.

 

[BajaEdition]

the D18 t case is a strong case, and legendary, was used in Jeeps from 41 to 71, 30 years is a huge lifespan.
Now if you are going do a frame off, I would suggest having that thing done also, so I would not worry about it not shifting too much.
your entire running gear, axles, t case, tranny, and engine should be done at this time. It would be a shame to have a beautiful jeep that had major mechanical troubles. remember you can wrap a pile of in Xmas paper, but it still stinks.
So having the mechanics gone trough and new bearings and seals put in and I guarantee you will run that jeep for years with no issues

 

[0822]

I'm sure your aware of this but will mention anyway that you may need to move back and forth a bit and try with the hubs locked to help the gears mesh.
If it turns out to be an internal problem don't panic, they are pretty easy to rebuild and a good idea to at least replace bearings and seals in your resto. There are 3 variations of the 18 and just amounts to a progression in intermediate shaft size, yours is prob the larger 1-1/8" size.

Thanks Sasquach I will give that a try and if I need some help I will reach out for you guys.

 

[0822]

the D18 t case is a strong case, and legendary, was used in Jeeps from 41 to 71, 30 years is a huge lifespan.
Now if you are going do a frame off, I would suggest having that thing done also, so I would not worry about it not shifting too much.
your entire running gear, axles, t case, tranny, and engine should be done at this time. It would be a shame to have a beautiful jeep that had major mechanical troubles. remember you can wrap a pile of in Xmas paper, but it still stinks.
So having the mechanics gone trough and new bearings and seals put in and I guarantee you will run that jeep for years with no issues

My plan is to completly rebuild and inspect every part of this Jeep. It might take me a few years but that's ok. I restored a 1947 CJ2a about twenty years ago and it was a great project when we finished it up.

 

[Sasquach]

I did mine myself and is fairly simple to do, hardest part as I recall is loading all the loose roller pin bearings(3 sets) and washers(3) into the intermediate gear getting it in without them falling out but not to worry there a trick for that.
For me this is what doing a rebuild/restore of an old Jeep is all about, not taking it to a mechanic to have done if avoidable.
There are some good online guides available and I think Novak is one if I recall correctly.

 

[Sasquach]

Here's mine in peices.

 

[driver007]

Now that's a great picture

 

[0822]

I did mine myself and is fairly simple to do, hardest part as I recall is loading all the loose roller pin bearings(3 sets) and washers(3) into the intermediate gear getting it in without them falling out but not to worry there a trick for that.
For me this is what doing a rebuild/restore of an old Jeep is all about, not taking it to a mechanic to have done if avoidable.
There are some good online guides available and I think Novak is one if I recall correctly.

For me it is all abot taking things apart and doing the work myself I have never been one to send my stuff out to a mechanic only to get a large bill for his labor. What year is your green Jeep? I am going to start the teardown this weekend the plan is to get the body off and start cleaning the frame I will keep you guys posted with plenty of pictures.

 

[Sasquach]

That's the attitude! Glad to see you started a build thread, the green one is a 64 3B http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f98/cj-3b-rebuild-6597/

 

[0822]

Your green Jeep looks great! I can't wait to dig into my new Jeep. The last one I did from the frame up was my 1947 CJ2 and that was a great projct.