why my transfer case oil was black
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why my transfer case oil was black
yesterday i picked up my seals, and finished the job. I ordered the rear output shaft seal and so I had to disassemble the output housing to change it. There is a short shaft with 2 taper roller bearings on it. There is a crush tube, and the bearing preload is set by tightening the nut, and measuring the torque to turn it.
I had noticed that the output flange wiggled a little when I was unbolting the driveshaft. I di not give it another thought until I took it apart. I think the picture is self explanitory.
so,
since the TC is not noisy,
and I need to use the car,
and the bearing are not readily available
and I think I know where there is a used one
and since I am tired of doing this job,
I just re-set the bearing preload and put it all back together.
Hopefully it will be quiet and vibration free for the winter. and I can deal with it in the spring.
Pic is self explanitory.
I had noticed that the output flange wiggled a little when I was unbolting the driveshaft. I di not give it another thought until I took it apart. I think the picture is self explanitory.
so,
since the TC is not noisy,
and I need to use the car,
and the bearing are not readily available
and I think I know where there is a used one
and since I am tired of doing this job,
I just re-set the bearing preload and put it all back together.
Hopefully it will be quiet and vibration free for the winter. and I can deal with it in the spring.
Pic is self explanitory.
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RE: why my transfer case oil was black
Bojangles, not to steer this topic in another direction, but what is the thread size on the drain plug? I think it is 1/2" NPT, but I am not sure. I am looking to replace the fluid in my transfer case and know that you can't access the fill plug without dropping the transfer case. So, I am going to do as 1 other member has done and install a valve. I just don't want to get all the fluid out and then start finding my parts. If you could help me out, it would be greatly appreciated. I've gone to 2 different auto parts store and both have given me the "I don't know what you are talking about, I can't help you". IT is a little aggravating.
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Thermo,
I did my shopping at a plumbing store. the plug is a standard 1/2" NPT plug.
you need to get a low profile valve, and even then you will need to remove the handle in order to screw it into the case.
there is a post somewhere with pics of my set up. let me know if you cant find it.
In terms of digging into stuff..I am really amazed that so much of the transfer case information is a mystery. Even the dealers are overfilling the cases, and having the ensueing leaks.
McJaguar,
I have a few reasons for the time..
first of all.. I try to do my best to do jobs properly. I spent much of my working world planning large projects. Among my experiences and abilities is to plan and execute complex non-routine repairs on all kinds of industrial equipment. In fact I enjoy the challenge and thrill of getting big jobs done.
Second of all, I am here up at my family cottage.. on a lakefront property, 1 hour north of Montreal, and I am all alone.. Just me, a big house, a fridge of food, a bar of liquor, and a big garage with all the tools I need. My parents are "snowbirding" in Florida, their Volvo wagon is gassed up and ready for trips to the local vilage for supplies. Stressless state of mind leads to better productivity.
Lastly, beyond that. I am looking for a new job.. so all I have to do back to the city is look for a job, and there is good internet here, so my online search is ongoing.
of partial significance. I am single,,, and without any real responsibilities.
I did my shopping at a plumbing store. the plug is a standard 1/2" NPT plug.
you need to get a low profile valve, and even then you will need to remove the handle in order to screw it into the case.
there is a post somewhere with pics of my set up. let me know if you cant find it.
In terms of digging into stuff..I am really amazed that so much of the transfer case information is a mystery. Even the dealers are overfilling the cases, and having the ensueing leaks.
McJaguar,
I have a few reasons for the time..
first of all.. I try to do my best to do jobs properly. I spent much of my working world planning large projects. Among my experiences and abilities is to plan and execute complex non-routine repairs on all kinds of industrial equipment. In fact I enjoy the challenge and thrill of getting big jobs done.
Second of all, I am here up at my family cottage.. on a lakefront property, 1 hour north of Montreal, and I am all alone.. Just me, a big house, a fridge of food, a bar of liquor, and a big garage with all the tools I need. My parents are "snowbirding" in Florida, their Volvo wagon is gassed up and ready for trips to the local vilage for supplies. Stressless state of mind leads to better productivity.
Lastly, beyond that. I am looking for a new job.. so all I have to do back to the city is look for a job, and there is good internet here, so my online search is ongoing.
of partial significance. I am single,,, and without any real responsibilities.
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RE: why my transfer case oil was black
Bojangles, I managed to find the data an hour after posting my message. I found a reducing fitting in the plumbing section to go from the 1/2" NPT to a 1/4" NPT. I then found a valve that will work (looks very similiar to yours, did you use an air tool valve made by Husky?). When I install the valve tomorrow, I will make sure to take lots of pics. I have a list of stuff I bought over in the "So I did my transfer case oil today" board. I am probably going overboard with this setup, but will garantee me trouble free days in the future.
I can hear you about being able to schedule complex non-routine repairs. I work on a submarine engine room. So, not only do I get to do complex repairs, I get to do them in cramped spaces, with all the nuclear regs tossed on top. Can make doing a fairly simple job very complex. But, this has also given me the knowledge to know what materials match with what and how to avoid problems in the future.
I can hear you about being able to schedule complex non-routine repairs. I work on a submarine engine room. So, not only do I get to do complex repairs, I get to do them in cramped spaces, with all the nuclear regs tossed on top. Can make doing a fairly simple job very complex. But, this has also given me the knowledge to know what materials match with what and how to avoid problems in the future.
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