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TexSparks · 10-26-2004, 10:16 PM

I need the bolt that holds the transfer case shifter on the NP205 for my 72. I believe these may have a grease fitting on the end and probably any year NP205 case bolt would work. Anybody out there got one they could do without?

**PICKMUP** · 10-26-2004, 11:08 PM

Leave it to GM to mess things up. The shift handles (205) seem to be the same, but I have seen at least two different style/size bolts.
The first has a large shoulder the size of the hole. The second is smaller and uses the bushing/spacer shown here to take up the space between the bolt and shifter hole. So, if you get the smaller bolt, you have to also have the spacer assembly.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-27-2004, 06:31 AM

I have never seen a bolt with a zerk fitting in it. The bolt shown in Frank's pic
has a 9/16" thread and I believe the other setup has a 1/2" thread.

The larger bolt pictured has a generous grease groove and it seems that the later trucks came with them (71 late and 72). Check the threads in your transfer case so that you know which bolt to get.

Jim

mrein3 · 10-27-2004, 08:09 AM

When I swapped from a 3-speed manual to a th350 the new adapter - where this bolt mounts - had a different sized hole. I went back to the dealer and bought a new bolt. It has the big gap like the picture above for grease and a zerk that screwed into the head of the bolt.

TexSparks · 10-27-2004, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll check the bolt hole size and try the local Chevrolet dealership.

10-26-2004, 10:16 PM	#1
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	Wanted:4x4 shifter mounting bolt for np205 I need the bolt that holds the transfer case shifter on the NP205 for my 72. I believe these may have a grease fitting on the end and probably any year NP205 case bolt would work. Anybody out there got one they could do without? __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

10-26-2004, 11:08 PM	#2
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Leave it to GM to mess things up. The shift handles (205) seem to be the same, but I have seen at least two different style/size bolts. The first has a large shoulder the size of the hole. The second is smaller and uses the bushing/spacer shown here to take up the space between the bolt and shifter hole. So, if you get the smaller bolt, you have to also have the spacer assembly. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

10-27-2004, 08:09 AM	#4
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	When I swapped from a 3-speed manual to a th350 the new adapter - where this bolt mounts - had a different sized hole. I went back to the dealer and bought a new bolt. It has the big gap like the picture above for grease and a zerk that screwed into the head of the bolt. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

10-27-2004, 06:56 PM	#5
TexSparks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Texas Posts: 65	Thanks for the info. I'll check the bolt hole size and try the local Chevrolet dealership. __________________ '72 4x4 Blazer (in the works)

10-27-2004, 06:31 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I have never seen a bolt with a zerk fitting in it. The bolt shown in Frank's pic has a 9/16" thread and I believe the other setup has a 1/2" thread. The larger bolt pictured has a generous grease groove and it seems that the later trucks came with them (71 late and 72). Check the threads in your transfer case so that you know which bolt to get. Jim



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