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Is it possible to convert the Dana 24 Transfer Case to a " Twin-Stick " version ".. ? My setup is:
Engine: 400M
Trans: T-98
Transfer: D-24 ( Divorced unit )
I have a need to be able to select use of either front axle or rear axle or using both and retain the high-low aspects when in either 4whl or 2whl.
Second question though...As strong as the D-24 seems to be... why is it not used more often..?
Would appreciate your help here
By using parts from Advanced Adapters, and Hayes parts.
I built this setup back in 1991.
I can look back through all the receipts and see if I can create a Build Sheet.... This will take some time as I tracked ALL parts purchased when I was building the truck.
Advance Adapters:
Bellhousing
Rear Bellhousing Cross Member, ( Allowed use of Stock Rear Engine Mounting ) 1/4" plate between the engine block & the bellhousing
Front Cross Member is a " Universal Fit " Between Frame Rails type... Using stock LTD motor mounts.
Clutch / Flywheel:
Hayes parts, Clutch, Throwout Brng., Clutch is a 12" dia.
The only real part that had to be fabricated by me in my shop was the mount for the original Hyd. Slave Cylinder.
The 351 / 400M in my opinion was a very much overlooked engine... They were cheap & plentiful.
They share a lot of the Cleveland aspects & the 460 Bell Housing bolt pattern.
I can tell you... Back in the day... I beat this motor HARD during hill climbing competitions with no issues.
I did however twist the driveshafts out of it multiple times.... Fixed by larger shafts + 1350 joints.
Been in touch with Currie regarding building me a 35-spine Rear-end with disc brakes... Need better stopping.
Just a Update with what I could find...
To mount the 400M...
Front: Trans-Dapt Mount #4977 ( Still Available ) Utilizes the 351/400M, 429,460 Engine Mounts.
Rear: Trans-Dapt Mount #0227 ( Can't confirm if still available..? ) This is the plate that looks like a "block saver" plate, but has provisions for the stock cross-member " biscuit" mount bushings.
Flywheel: Mcleod #673-463220, 176-Tooth
Clutch Pressure Plate: Long-Style, Mcleod #360651, 12" Dia.
Clutch Disc: 12" Dia., Input Shaft Dia. 1-1/8", 10-Spline
Pilot Brng., Crankshaft: #16031 ( Could not find one that fit both the crank ID and the T-98 shaft diameter...so I found this that fit the crank...then put in my lathe to make the ID fit the T98 )
Bellhousing: I know it was a "Trans-Dapt" part but can not locate the part number, ( I am sure the # is somewhere on this part ) I did go crawl under the truck, but I can not find as yet. When I built this; I had NO time to do any "yard searches"....What I have seen various sources we did not have real access to then.... Since the 351/400M, 429,460 all share the same bolt pattern... Earlier trucks with these engines using the T98..?
The adapter mount for the hydraulic Slave Cylinder:
If I find anymore information, I will send an update.
One thing I did do later....
The access plate for the PTO mounting on the D24 Transfer Case... I fabricated a double-shear rod mount there. Then built another mount off the rear of the rear engine mount. Then connected the two with a stabilizer rod. It keeps the D24 from rocking back and forth as the wheels get and loose traction....tearing out the D24 mounts.
Dana 24 Question
