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We might have to make this a "sticky" for some good comical relief!
So here's my tech tip on things NOT to do while re-assembling your Dana-20 transfer case:
After modifying the rear shift rail for the twin stick mod one should be diligent in checking the "roundness" of the rail prior to installation in the boss, especially if you have welded on the detent for 4 wheel low in order to keep it from slipping out... This guy I "know" (at 11:00 p.m. or so, dog tired, after 1 beer and 1/2 a tumbler of Makers Mark bourbon), not thinking far enough in advance to realize that the SHIFT RAIL should slide smoothly through the boss in the case (shear nature of device), tried to force said shift rail in with a large brass dead blow hammer (technique only, NOT RECOMMENDED
)...
Results:
This technique then requires one the use of 2 round punches (cause you break the 1st one
), 1 large pair of vice grips, said brass dead blow hammer, 1 large bench vice and one hydraulic press. You then spend the next hour beating and twisting on the shift rail while using all of the above tools taking frequent breaks to cuss at yourself (for being an IDIOT
) and refilling your tumbler with more Makers Mark! After successful removal of the shift rail you'll need to then make sure the rail is round... Once this is confirmed you'll need the use of the press to straighten out the BEND you put in it while beating the ever loving piss out of it... Shift rail should now operate as intended...
Respectfully submitted by,
IM a DumbA$$
So here's my tech tip on things NOT to do while re-assembling your Dana-20 transfer case:
After modifying the rear shift rail for the twin stick mod one should be diligent in checking the "roundness" of the rail prior to installation in the boss, especially if you have welded on the detent for 4 wheel low in order to keep it from slipping out... This guy I "know" (at 11:00 p.m. or so, dog tired, after 1 beer and 1/2 a tumbler of Makers Mark bourbon), not thinking far enough in advance to realize that the SHIFT RAIL should slide smoothly through the boss in the case (shear nature of device), tried to force said shift rail in with a large brass dead blow hammer (technique only, NOT RECOMMENDED
)... Results:
This technique then requires one the use of 2 round punches (cause you break the 1st one
), 1 large pair of vice grips, said brass dead blow hammer, 1 large bench vice and one hydraulic press. You then spend the next hour beating and twisting on the shift rail while using all of the above tools taking frequent breaks to cuss at yourself (for being an IDIOT) and refilling your tumbler with more Makers Mark! After successful removal of the shift rail you'll need to then make sure the rail is round... Once this is confirmed you'll need the use of the press to straighten out the BEND you put in it while beating the ever loving piss out of it... Shift rail should now operate as intended...Respectfully submitted by,
IM a DumbA$$
. What's not funny is talking to a few people they said they had this issue as well.
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