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eedgell · 07-28-2007, 10:08 PM

Did some wheeling today after I replaced the axle u-joint and spindle bearing on the short side, just to make sure all was well. Everything worked well until I went to 4low. The front would spin, but not the rear...? So I backed off, cycled the shifter, this time with a little more muscle. Same thing happens. So repeat of the cycle, and the rear engages. I have never had the front engage, but not the rear, on anything, much less a np 205. Some times the 205 must be encouraged to go into 4low, but once in, it is either in or out. Any thoughts? How can the front axle only turn in 4low?

68K20 x Drill · 07-29-2007, 04:45 AM

I'd guess the shifter relay rods are bent/lose/worn.
You are halfway to twin stick operation

eedgell · 07-29-2007, 01:28 PM

Problem solved!!!! My shifter boot was mounted a little too far back, and would not allow the shifter to go far enough forward. Moved the boot forward, and 4Low is good!!! The bezels on my 4 speed boot and the transfer boot now touch, but what the hell.

07-28-2007, 10:08 PM	#1
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Here's a 205 question. Did some wheeling today after I replaced the axle u-joint and spindle bearing on the short side, just to make sure all was well. Everything worked well until I went to 4low. The front would spin, but not the rear...? So I backed off, cycled the shifter, this time with a little more muscle. Same thing happens. So repeat of the cycle, and the rear engages. I have never had the front engage, but not the rear, on anything, much less a np 205. Some times the 205 must be encouraged to go into 4low, but once in, it is either in or out. Any thoughts? How can the front axle only turn in 4low? __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-29-2007, 04:45 AM	#2
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Here's a 205 question. I'd guess the shifter relay rods are bent/lose/worn. You are halfway to twin stick operation __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

07-29-2007, 01:28 PM	#3
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Here's a 205 question. Problem solved!!!! My shifter boot was mounted a little too far back, and would not allow the shifter to go far enough forward. Moved the boot forward, and 4Low is good!!! The bezels on my 4 speed boot and the transfer boot now touch, but what the hell. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric



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