Is a 208 transfer case good?
The New Process 208 is a chain-driven transfer case. This transfer case is a good gear box with a low ratio of 2.61:1. The weakest part of this transfer case is that the shifter fork wears easily, causing shifting problems. This transfer case was used in production vehicles manufactured from GM, Dodge, and Ford.
Which is better 205 or 208 transfer case?
The 205 is a better, stronger case. The only advantage the 208 has is a much better low range.
What is a 208 transfer case?
The NP208 is an aluminum case 2 speed chain driven transfer case with a 2.62:1 reduction in low and 1:1in high range and utilizes a planetary gear low range. It was used in a variety of applications from 1980-1987 in Dodge Ramcharge and Pickup trucks, the Dodge units have 23 splines.
What fluid goes in a New Process 208 transfer case?
since the 208 is chain driven, it takes transmission fluid. dextron III/mercon to be specific.
What is a NP205 transfer case?
The NP205 transfer case is a heavy-duty, gear-driven unit manufactured by New Process Gear in Syracuse, New York. It was introduced in 1969 and used until about 1993. The part-time, manual-shift T-case was found in GM, Ford, Dodge, and International Harvester vehicles, and in some construction/industrial equipment.
What is the difference between 203 and 205 transfer case?
NP 205’s are a part time t-case while the NP 203 is a fulltime case. The easiest way to tell if you dont know what your looking for is to crawl under the right side of the truck and look on the t-case between the input from the tranny and the output to the front driveshaft.
How does a NP203 transfer case work?
The NP203 is a heavy, chain drive transfer case that has a gear drive low range section mounted in front of a chain case. An open, inter-axle differential located in the rear output section splits power between the front and rear axle.
What does a divorced transfer case mean?
A divorced or independent transfer case is completely separate from the transmission. It is located further down the driveline than a married transfer case and connected to the transmission output shaft by a short driveshaft.
How much oil does a 208 transfer case take?
RE: NP-208 fluid capacity The type of fluid should just be regular ATF. Your looking at somewhere around 4.5 quarts (9 pints) of fluid to fully fill an NP208 transfer case.
How much fluid goes in a 208 transfer case?
How much does a transfer case hold?
At any rate, it’s about 4 3/4 quarts. There are two pints in every quart.
Can a bad transfer case output shaft seal fail?
Over time the transfer case output shaft seal can fail, and when it does, will display a few symptoms that will alert the driver that a problem with this system exists. Noted below are a few of the common side effects of a damaged transfer case output shaft seal that should be replaced. 1. Difficulty shifting gears
What are the symptoms of a transfer case problem?
One of the most common symptoms of transfer case problemsis leaking fluid. The parts are packed into it so tightly that they have been known to wear a hole right through it. Clearly, without any fluid in there, the problem will go from bad to worse. Without lubrication, the parts in the transfer case will quickly burn up.
What kind of transfer case is the NP208?
We have a large inventory of rebuilt NP208 transfer cases plus Transfer Case parts. The NP208 is an aluminum case 2 speed chain driven transfer case with a 2.62:1 reduction in low and 1:1in high range and utilizes a planetary gear low range.
What happens if there is a leak in a transfer case?
Clearly, without any fluid in there, the problem will go from bad to worse. Without lubrication, the parts in the transfer case will quickly burn up. It’s important to repair the leak and keep the transfer case filled. It would be smart to take it in and have someone repair it if this is the case.