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Jul 25, 2008 | 10:23 PM

plastikosmd

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NP205 stupid question

so truck is great..just a stupid question...
I get a buzz/vibration runnin at about 70mph from the transfercase shift lever, if you hold it is gone...faster/slower it is gone...this is prob just some harmonics..but after runnin it a while the lever is also warm to the touch..not hot..prob about my body temp or bit more...is this a sign of impending doom? fluid is normal color and full and clean, no leaks..thanks

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:26 PM

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check the oil?

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:35 PM

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as mentioned..clean, full, nl color, more of a light buzz sound...gone if i hold the lever or adjust the boot down or change speeds up or down

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:36 PM

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it almost sounds the bearings are out if its getting hot.

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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I know my t-case levers shake alittle. Mostly from the tires and what not. They dont get hot though...

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:47 PM

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yea that is why i was concerned...i guess i wouldnt say hot...even after 1hr at 70 mph, just warm...but i wasnt sure..maybe i will go touch the case after runnin it...funny i dont hear it at any other speed.

Jul 26, 2008 | 01:55 AM

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Get a bungee cord and hook it to your linkage rod and the other end to the frame or something so there is a little tension on it. That should quiet it down some. If you dont have any metal flakes in the oil and it looks good dont worry about it. If it blows up then you will know where the noise was coming from. lol If its really bothering and you have never been through it put a set of bearings in it.

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Jul 26, 2008 | 07:50 AM

hillbillyk

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check the bushing on the shifter mount, sometimes they wear out and makes the lever move around, might heat it up a little.

Jul 26, 2008 | 08:57 AM

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plastikosmd

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thanks guys! ...no great need to drop the case...will check out and see if warm tho.

appreciate it

Jul 26, 2008 | 06:24 PM

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Check the output bearing on the transmission. When you put it in top gear it unloads the output bearing of the transmission causing it to vibrate,which usually goes to the t-case causing the shifter to rattle.