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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Transfer case problem

I have a 1971 F250 4X4, and the transfer case will not stay in 2HI. I can engage it, and it will stay in gear for a while, but inevitably it will pop out, and go into neutral. It does seem to stay in 4HI, no problem. This winter, the shifter was very stiff, and I had to really fight with it to engage it into 4HI and 4LO. Any thoughts as to what the problem/issue is. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I'd look at the transfer case mounts first.The rubber cushions will deteriorate and allow the case to twist under load. This in turn pulls on the the shift linkage. Next I would take a look at the linkage itself.Check for wear at the pivot points and see if it's lubed.If all of this stuff checks out then the problem is internal.Hope this helps.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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Yes, that does help. Thanks for your help. I'll just keep my fingers crossed that, that is the problem.
 
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