I'm picking up a '73 highboy tomorrow and I can't tell what transfercase it's running from the pictures. Got a great deal so it does't really matter, I was wondering if any more experienced member could tell me from a bad picture. Thanks and it's great to be here.

 

Welcome to FTE! Lots of good people here who can be very helpful. Unfortunately, I can't help in this situation, but somebody will come along shortly who can help.

While you're waiting, read the "tips and tricks" at the top of the page. And join your local chapter!

 

Will do. Thanks.

 

I'm going to have to wait to join that until payday.. Gonna be a spendy trip getting up there and the gas back. I'll definitely join though

 

The local chapter part is free. The only thing you pay for around here is the premium membership to minimize the ads.

 

Welcome to FTE Looks like a divorced New Process 203. So its ...chain drive, sling lube make sure you drive it in 4wd once a month on gravel/ dirt roads. It does NOT take 80/80 gear lube is take motor oil.

High boy 101 https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post1437578

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...mpilation.html

Highboy Transfer Cases

All Highboys had divorced transfer cases, as opposed to married transfer
cases. A married transfer case is bolted directly to the transmission. A
divorced transfer case is bolted onto its own cross-member, and is
separated from the transmission by a driveshaft. Highboys had Dana 24
part-time transfer cases from 1967-1973, and either the standard NP205
part-time or optional NP203 full-time transfer cases from 1973-1977.5.
The NP205 is the strongest and most desirable factory transfer case.

The Dana 24 is a cast-iron, gear-driven, part-time, 2-speed case with
1.86:1 gears. The NP203 is a chain-driven, full-time, 2-speed case with
2.00:1 gears. The NP205 is a cast-iron, gear-driven, part-time, 2-speed
case with 1.96:1 gears.

Id it by the silver/blue plate on the front, and the stick pattern.

 

Was hoping for a 205 but I can't complain.

I'll be sure to join my local chapter.. when I figure out how.

**edit** got it.