kaiser m35

[robert c neth]

tried the faq and cant find the right answer.we have a 67 kaiser m 35 that has no front wheel drive .is there an adjusment for this.there is a rod that goes back and forth with 1st and reverse cant find this setup any where.or would the srague be bad thanks from a newbie.

 

[Westech]

o man I know for a fact there are over 100 posts on how to adjust the sprag on the Deuce.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/45549-sprag-clutch-rebuild-repair.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/60520-why-wont-my-sprag-engage.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/engine-drivetrain/58321-56-reo-front-axle-sprag.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/47098-how-adjust-sprag.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-up/41459-sprag-gear-transfercase-question.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/22441-another-sprag-newbie-question.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/32022-sprag-qs-yes-i-searched.html

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/19750-question-sprag-transfer-case.html




This search took me under 3 min

 

[800summit]

It has an air enguage for the front switch should be in front of shifter. when it is enguaged you will hear a air switch make a hiss and a red light willcome on

 

[Westech]

It has an air enguage for the front switch should be in front of shifter. when it is enguaged you will hear a air switch make a hiss and a red light willcome on

Not all have the air shift.. he stated there is a shift rod.. that means its a sprag.

 

[robert c neth]

i will have to do photos this is not set up like any of my other trucks.there is a rod from the tranny right to the tcase it goes in and out with forward or reverse.the rod goes right into the clutch housing i read through 35 pages of info so far and they do not cover this set up maybey i will just google it ,thanks for the replies

 

[pegasus55]

robert, I also have a '67 Kaiser and would be interested to know what you find out. As far as I know my front axle works, but would still like to know what you find out. I do know that mine is a sprague actuated system.

 

[Westech]

ok ... but you have a sprag... there are only two type of cases in the deuce air shift.. and sprag.. all the links I posted are for the sprag.... the other thing to do is Down load the TM's for your truck.

 

[jluv1185]

How do you know it isn't working? How did you check it?

 

[robert c neth]

it bobbed and only the rear wheels spin.i know its a sprag but the linckage is not the same as any other t case i have seen,i geuss i will try and download the tm.thanks

 

[clinto]

Robert, it definitely sounds like you have a sprag transfer.

First, find a thread that details the diagnosing and adjustment of the sprag.

Apply said techniques to yours and re-test for front axle engagement.

If it continues not to function, then the sprag is worn out and will either need to be replaced or the entire transfer replaced with another sprag style unit or upgraded to an air shift.


Listen to Westech-he is an old timer and is pointing you in the right direction.

 

[jasonjc]

The op now states that it's "bobed" some one may have put some odd ball thing in it. He all so says the rod goes into the clutch housing?? May have been buba'ed

 

[hof3414]

I also have a 67 kaiser and my front wheel drive will work in reverse and not forward gears. I' m assuming at one time I had a air shift transfer case because all of my air lines/air locker switch/ flex air lines are in place. However when I first bought the truck it did not have front wheel drive going forwards or backwards. I finally realized I had a sprague and tried adjusting it as per TM's. After Adjusting/driving, adjusting/driving, adjusting/driving I could only get it to work in reverse. I think I may have damaged it when I first got the truck as I assumed it was an air shift and let it drift forward in reverse gears twice and it popped really loud both times (actually thought i got rear ended the first time it was so loud). Anyway try adjusting if it is a sprague if it doesn't work guess its time for a new sprague.