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Broke with a crunch

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 52m38, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. Dec 23, 2009
    52m38

    52m38 Same jeep since 1980

    Cody WY
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    So driving home last night, nice and slow when,,CaaaaRaack, A Loud crunching crack out of the transmission area..( sm420/D18)..still drove but with a distinct unnatural cluck. Then the whole thing locked up, in the middle of the street (wouldn't even roll in neutral). Shifted everything in out and down and luckily it would go backwards..Backed out of the road. tried to go forward and it worked and i was able to make the 3 blocks home. Looks like I have a nice Christmas project. I'm guessing its transfer case but we will see. This happen to any of yall??
     
    52m38, Dec 23, 2009
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    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    Wow!
    Locked up?

    I took all the teeth off the low range gear and still make it home.
     
    scott milliner, Dec 23, 2009
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    PeteL

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    Broken teeth or roller bearings jamming the gears.
     
    PeteL, Dec 23, 2009
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    The intermediate shaft was worn horribly in my t-case and the same thing happened as you described. Luckily I too was only a few blocks from home.
     
    Glenn, Dec 23, 2009
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    52m38

    52m38 Same jeep since 1980

    Cody WY
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    At least it the weather has changed and its now a blizzard. Perfect weather for wrenchin.
    Maybe when I get home today it will better after resting all night?
     
    52m38, Dec 23, 2009
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