66 Reo transfer case

[66Reo6X6]

I recently purchesed my first M35 a 1966 Reo and am having trouble getting the front axle to lock in. It appears to only do so in reverse as there is a rod on top of the trans that only engages the transfer case in reverse. My other truck is a 1941 Chevy G506. Thanks

 

[Sephirothq]

It sounds like you have a sprag transfer case. You can search that. basically you won't get 6x6 until the back wheels slip if the case is working. You might want to swap it out for an air shift transfer case.

 

[gringeltaube]

Just put these two words in the search function: sprag adjustment
Tons of good info comes up, more than you need to know to make your TC work right.

To mention just a few:
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/33527-sprag-case-bad.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/31904-transfer-case-problems-2.html
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/6048-sprag-adjustment.html

G.

 

[66Reo6X6]

transfer case Reo 6x6

Had the truck stuck yesterday and the rear wheels spun but front axle didn't. Sounds like I need to replace the transfer case. Any idea where I can obtain one and what they are worth? Thanks for the help!

 

[country]

we ahve good take out transfer cases that will allow you to upgrade to an air shift model

Dave
www.easternsurplus.net


(M35-156) Transfer Case. Rockwell-Airshift. Good Used - $750 Click photo for larger image.

 

[gringeltaube]

....... Sounds like I need to replace the transfer case. .....................

How do you know it's not just the linkage gone bad and/or out of adjustment? Or something wrong in the front axle? Was the front drive shaft turning?
And if the problem really was INSIDE the TC (bad forward sprag clutch, i.e.) that can be fixed easily! Read this other recent thread: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/45549-sprag-clutch-rebuild-repair.html

G.

 

[clinto]

Welcome to the site 66Reo6x6! We'd love to see some pics of your trucks.


Pay attention to Gringeltaube's advice-he is one of our most respected "deuce whisperers" and he won't steer you wrong!

 

[66Reo6X6]

Hello, The front driveshaft was not turning when the trans was in a forward gear, only reverse. As to the front axle I had the whole front end off the ground and turned the front driveshaft by hand and both front wheels moved. As to the linkage being out of adjustment that is a good possibility. With the front end up and the trans in rev I was unable to turn the front driveshaft. Thanks

 

[66Reo6X6]

Thanks for the welcome. Will try and get some pictures posted shortly.