T Case
 

How would you determine if the T Case needs to be rebuilt? This is a Rockwell 221, and rebuilding looks pricey so I want to make an informed decision here.

Re: T Case
 

For starters, If its not working or makes awful noises.

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It didn't seem to be too bad (last time I drove it anyway). The only thing that I remember being an issue is that it would pop out of 2WD. My grandpa just had a bungy cord holding it in :) I'm not sure if that was just an adjustment item or an indication of an issue.

Re: T Case
 

Upgrade to a np205.

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I just upgraded my T221 to a NP205 and it wasnt that difficult. I rebuild the trans and the only hard part was getting the heavy trans and TC back in by myself. Very doable. You will need new drive shafts.

Re: T Case
 

the popping out of 2WD, would be a spring that is worn out. You are correct, rebuildling a 221 will get expensive. I liked mine much more than the NP205 I'm running now.

That being said, I had to fab a new cross member for the carrier bearing, and shorten the rear drive shaft, when I converted to the 205. IIRC, the front d/s will be OK.

Re: T Case
 

I have 2 221's. One that worked fine in my truck and a parts donor. If you can describe what you need I can pull it from one or the other. They are going to the scrape yard soon.
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I'm not even sure what to look for to know what I would need.

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Okay, so I've torn it down just a bit. Can anyone tell me if you think this is worth rebuilding based upon what you see?

Bearing was destroyed.

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Well, after looking at this a bit more it seems like the input shaft probably needs to be replaced. I'm not sure if I'm going to rebuild this case or try and find me a 205.

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Time to cut your losses and move on.

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I have parts if you need them. Scraping 2 case in the next week or so.

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If you have an input shaft that looks better than this one (and if the bearing that goes with it is in good shape) I would be interested.

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