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NP205
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NP205
In my 62 F100 the shifter linkage is completely unhooked. Can someone tell me which position the 2 plungers which determine 4L N 2H or 4L should be in for 2 Hi? Like should the passenger side one be all the way in for 2 wheel drive or the driver side one in or out or what? Need this info just into I get the linkage fixed next month so I can drive it right now. Thanks yall 
btw it's an NP205
btw it's an NP205
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If both shift rails are all the way in that would be 4 low, one click out on both rails is neutral, then another click out on both is 2 hi and the final click is 4 hi. There are interlocks so you have to move both shift rails at the same time to not hit any of them. If you try to move the rails independent of each other there are certain combinations that don't work.
If you look back at the picture you posted that is similar to yours you can see a flat horizontal bar that connects the shift rails together. That bar moves both shift rails in unison, taking any guess work out of it.
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If you look back at the picture you posted that is similar to yours you can see a flat horizontal bar that connects the shift rails together. That bar moves both shift rails in unison, taking any guess work out of it.
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If both shift rails are all the way in that would be 4 low, one click out on both rails is neutral, then another click out on both is 2 hi and the final click is 4 hi. There are interlocks so you have to move both shift rails at the same time to not hit any of them. If you try to move the rails independent of each other there are certain combinations that don't work.
If you look back at the picture you posted that is similar to yours you can see a flat horizontal bar that connects the shift rails together. That bar moves both shift rails in unison, taking any guess work out of it.
Chad
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If you look back at the picture you posted that is similar to yours you can see a flat horizontal bar that connects the shift rails together. That bar moves both shift rails in unison, taking any guess work out of it.
Chad
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Just as an FYI, in case you didn't happen to know, the NP205 didn't come out until around 1973. Before it the Dana 24 was the multi-range transfer case in some of these beasts. Certainly not too bad to swap in an NP205. I only mention it because if you want to do a full rebuild on it or need particular parts they are quite a bit different internally since Dana (Spicer) made the 24 and New Process made the 205.
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They came in a bunch of different configurations. Driver's side drop, passenger side drop, married, divorced. $100 is a good price if the gears are all good. You can replace any bearings and shims, etc. but getting the exact combination that someone else might want could be tricky. My own hunch is that divorced is more popular than married for people that are adding one to their off road vehicle.
But, yes, the NP205 is somewhat desirable because they are very tough gear driven units. No chain involved like some of the weaker sisters. And quite a bit lighter than others like the NP203.
The drivers or passengers drop refers to the offset to go along with the front axle. Ford is typically drivers side drop whereas Chevy is typically passengers side drop.
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But, yes, the NP205 is somewhat desirable because they are very tough gear driven units. No chain involved like some of the weaker sisters. And quite a bit lighter than others like the NP203.
The drivers or passengers drop refers to the offset to go along with the front axle. Ford is typically drivers side drop whereas Chevy is typically passengers side drop.
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If it happened to be a divorced passenger drop out of a Dodge or International, I would pay you $250 for it provided that the gears are in good shape.
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