NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ironhorse** · 09-13-2012, 06:09 PM

Hopefully will be able to remove the transfer and trans (sm465) tomorrow from my '71 4x4. Removing the sm465/np205 and swaping to TH350/np205 auto setup. After removing the transfer case to frame bracket on the RH side I noticed it has a crack thru both bolt holes. Apparently cracked years ago , and it was welded on top of the bracket so the bracket to frame mating area is smooth. After doing a search I read that the General quit using the frame bracket in '72? I don't do a lot of off-road driving but usually keep any thing I remove in place when I go back together. Been thinking perhaps cut and weld a doubler plate to help strengthen the bracket. Is this an issue or can I leave it off?

whiskeydented · 09-13-2012, 07:58 PM

I don't think they quit using that bracket in 72 because I know I've removed one of those from a 73.

If I'm not mistaken that bracket was only used on the 4 spds. The autos had a rod that went from the t-case to I believe the bell housing. But I'm really not familiar with the earlier trucks. Fwiw my 78 does not have that bracket on the t-case.

**Ironhorse** · 09-13-2012, 08:15 PM

Don't have any knowledge at all on the auto 4x4's as I am doing this swap from a standard to auto. Any idea of what the rod looks like and just how it attaches or how I can search for a picture to look at? Maybe I could fab something if I had an idea of where to start.

Billhilly · 09-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Hey Ironhorse,
Have a read of what Larry is saying here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491001
From memory the consensus was leave it off. Hope this helps.

**Ironhorse** · 09-13-2012, 09:36 PM

Thanks Billhilly, there was some good reading there. Seems as if the concenus is NO bracket and NO rod for either 4x4 set-up std. or auto.

jaros44sr · 09-18-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironhorse

Thanks Billhilly, there was some good reading there. Seems as if the concenus is NO bracket and NO rod for either 4x4 set-up std. or auto.

I could give you those brackets, sandblasted primed and painted, with poly mounts....but i wouldnt be doing you a favor

Youd be cursing my name when something broke

09-13-2012, 06:09 PM	#1
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,132	NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? Hopefully will be able to remove the transfer and trans (sm465) tomorrow from my '71 4x4. Removing the sm465/np205 and swaping to TH350/np205 auto setup. After removing the transfer case to frame bracket on the RH side I noticed it has a crack thru both bolt holes. Apparently cracked years ago , and it was welded on top of the bracket so the bracket to frame mating area is smooth. After doing a search I read that the General quit using the frame bracket in '72? I don't do a lot of off-road driving but usually keep any thing I remove in place when I go back together. Been thinking perhaps cut and weld a doubler plate to help strengthen the bracket. Is this an issue or can I leave it off? __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#2
whiskeydented Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: connecticut Posts: 261	Re: NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? I don't think they quit using that bracket in 72 because I know I've removed one of those from a 73. If I'm not mistaken that bracket was only used on the 4 spds. The autos had a rod that went from the t-case to I believe the bell housing. But I'm really not familiar with the earlier trucks. Fwiw my 78 does not have that bracket on the t-case.

09-13-2012, 08:15 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,132	Re: NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? Don't have any knowledge at all on the auto 4x4's as I am doing this swap from a standard to auto. Any idea of what the rod looks like and just how it attaches or how I can search for a picture to look at? Maybe I could fab something if I had an idea of where to start. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

09-13-2012, 08:27 PM	#4
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? Hey Ironhorse, Have a read of what Larry is saying here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491001 From memory the consensus was leave it off. Hope this helps. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

09-13-2012, 09:36 PM	#5
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,132	Re: NP205 Transfer Case Brkt. ? Thanks Billhilly, there was some good reading there. Seems as if the concenus is NO bracket and NO rod for either 4x4 set-up std. or auto. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks



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