Re: N to 2Hi

[<hofs@domain.elided>]

>With the recent snows, I've had a lot of use for 4wd lately.  I can shift
>easily into 4hi moving at moderate speeds, but I have a hard time shifting
>in and out of 4 lo.  I come to a stop, and can shift into 4lo with some
>difficulty, but when shifting back to 2hi, I get a terrible grinding.
>Actually, this happens whenever I try to go from N to 2hi.  I can
>eventually get it in by force, but obviously I don't like to do it this
>way.
>
>What gear should the tranny be in while shifting from N to 2hi on the
>tcase?  I've tried it in every gear with the same results, except in Park,
>I get a fast "ticking" sound.  I don't know what's going on, but it's
>keeping me from putting the tcase into neutral, which means I can't go to
>4lo.
>
>Am I doing something wrong, or is there something wrong with the tcase?
>
>I have a stock '75 SII with 727 and Dana20?

Not that being old makes me right, but I've been driving IHC vehicles 
longer, much longer in some cases, Tom, than a lot of you have lived. 
Even after all those years, I stop, shut off the engine and shift into 2 
Hi. I've had suggestions over the years, but this is the way I do it 
because fooling around sometimes works, but usually I have to do it this 
way anyway. Just don't depend on Park holding you on the 45degree grade, 
while you shut off the engine to make the change. I personally don't 
think there is anything wrong with either you or your tcase.
John
>
>Thanks,
>
>Rob


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