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I had the misfortune of grenading the Rockwell 223 transfer-case in Casa Azul this last weekend on the Pismo Dunes. I just pulled off the beach onto the sand highway and shifted into low range and was suprised when the transfer-case popped out of gear. I tried again and it popped out again. I had a buddy check my drive line as I tried to pull forward again and he quickly saw my problem...I CRACKED the case BAD!
Luckily I found another 226 in a local junkyard (for MUCH less then ALL WHEEL DRIVE wanted to charge me for a rebuild), so I'll get Casa up and rolling again.
However, I've come to the realization that with the weight of the truck, the 385/65 supersingles, manual transmission, and an underpowered motor (Detroit 8.2 non-turbo)...That I'm over torquing the driveline.
I've been contemplating re-motoring Casa Azul with a Cummins 6CTA and an Allison Transmission, so maybe I should replace the transfer-case also?
Other than going up to a Rockwell 226, what do you guys suggest?
Thanks for your advice in advance!
Luckily I found another 226 in a local junkyard (for MUCH less then ALL WHEEL DRIVE wanted to charge me for a rebuild), so I'll get Casa up and rolling again.
However, I've come to the realization that with the weight of the truck, the 385/65 supersingles, manual transmission, and an underpowered motor (Detroit 8.2 non-turbo)...That I'm over torquing the driveline.
I've been contemplating re-motoring Casa Azul with a Cummins 6CTA and an Allison Transmission, so maybe I should replace the transfer-case also?
Other than going up to a Rockwell 226, what do you guys suggest?
Thanks for your advice in advance!
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