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AirSpeed · 01-27-2014, 07:02 PM

Drove my grandaughter home a few days ago, 70 miles and my trans case in my 72 K1500 was in four high, seems she hit the lever with her feet. I doubt I did any damage except burning a little extra gas but I would like to know next time! I had plans to instal an indicator light but never got to it. Any of you done this? What type of switch did you use? I'd like to see what you guys have come up with!

Bigdav160 · 01-27-2014, 08:53 PM

Were your hubs locked? If not, nothing happened except driveshaft turning.

Orange Crate · 01-27-2014, 09:56 PM

QU30048 Weather-Proof Indicator Switch is used in place of Poppet Plugs on NP205 Transfer Cases on trucks with dash or floor mounted 4x4 shift indicators. A Genuine OEM replacement for Chevy and GMC 1 ton trucks with sealed electrical connecters. Will also replace QU10515 blade type switches used on Ford, Dodge, and older GM trucks if optional QU90002 Pigtail is spliced into your indicator circuit. Made in U.S.A.

Bigdav160 · 01-27-2014, 10:08 PM

After that description I'm thinking I need two (twin sticked 205) but not at $115 a switch

OrrieG · 01-28-2014, 04:30 PM

NP203 had a simple pushbutton switch on the shifter. I wired one side to ground, the other thru a light on my dash. You might be able to adapt it to yours. I made my twin stick set up, switch in on the 4 lock lever, I can figure out if its in high or low by engine speed! I got my switch at an electical supply store, standard threaded housing with two wires and about 1/2" throw. I wired the led thru a switch under the dash so i can turn the lamp off if I am off road a long time.

Orange Crate · 01-28-2014, 05:39 PM

Biggest of Daves:

Ya ya, I think I will not worry about it at all even if my hubs are locked in...! I also have a twin stinker NP205.

**special-K** · 01-29-2014, 11:38 AM

This has never been an issue for me. I guess any time I've piled three people in the cab I've made sure they stay away from the shifter. I seem to recall keeping an eye on their legs and saying something,to the point they got tired of hearing about it and kept there dang leg off my lever!

Other than that I just know if it's in or out

Jdubs71 · 02-14-2014, 02:27 AM

I once drove about 40 miles in 4-lo, but I knew it. Couldn't get it into 2-hi and didn't want to tow it. I thought I was going to need to rebuild the motor seeing as I had the tach pegged just to move at a decent speed. I know very stupid I was a young kid at the time. Plus side was nothing happened with the t-case and downside was the motor leaked oil after that. I wouldn't worry about it the 205 t case is bullet proof.

yfs200p · 02-16-2014, 09:39 PM

Check this thread out. I thought it was pretty slick. I was planning on doing something similar, but ended up going with a vac gauge so I no longer have an empty spot in my cluster.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449590

01-27-2014, 07:02 PM	#1
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! Drove my grandaughter home a few days ago, 70 miles and my trans case in my 72 K1500 was in four high, seems she hit the lever with her feet. I doubt I did any damage except burning a little extra gas but I would like to know next time! I had plans to instal an indicator light but never got to it. Any of you done this? What type of switch did you use? I'd like to see what you guys have come up with! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-27-2014, 08:53 PM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! Were your hubs locked? If not, nothing happened except driveshaft turning. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

01-27-2014, 09:56 PM	#3
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 642	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! QU30048 Weather-Proof Indicator Switch is used in place of Poppet Plugs on NP205 Transfer Cases on trucks with dash or floor mounted 4x4 shift indicators. A Genuine OEM replacement for Chevy and GMC 1 ton trucks with sealed electrical connecters. Will also replace QU10515 blade type switches used on Ford, Dodge, and older GM trucks if optional QU90002 Pigtail is spliced into your indicator circuit. Made in U.S.A. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...

01-27-2014, 10:08 PM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! After that description I'm thinking I need two (twin sticked 205) but not at $115 a switch __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

01-28-2014, 04:30 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! NP203 had a simple pushbutton switch on the shifter. I wired one side to ground, the other thru a light on my dash. You might be able to adapt it to yours. I made my twin stick set up, switch in on the 4 lock lever, I can figure out if its in high or low by engine speed! I got my switch at an electical supply store, standard threaded housing with two wires and about 1/2" throw. I wired the led thru a switch under the dash so i can turn the lamp off if I am off road a long time. Attached Images __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-28-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 642	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! Biggest of Daves: Ya ya, I think I will not worry about it at all even if my hubs are locked in...! I also have a twin stinker NP205. __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...

01-29-2014, 11:38 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! This has never been an issue for me. I guess any time I've piled three people in the cab I've made sure they stay away from the shifter. I seem to recall keeping an eye on their legs and saying something,to the point they got tired of hearing about it and kept there dang leg off my lever! Other than that I just know if it's in or out __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-14-2014, 02:27 AM	#8
Jdubs71 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 415	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! I once drove about 40 miles in 4-lo, but I knew it. Couldn't get it into 2-hi and didn't want to tow it. I thought I was going to need to rebuild the motor seeing as I had the tach pegged just to move at a decent speed. I know very stupid I was a young kid at the time. Plus side was nothing happened with the t-case and downside was the motor leaked oil after that. I wouldn't worry about it the 205 t case is bullet proof. __________________ 71 K5, AC/Tilt, 4" lift 33" tires 5.3L/4L60E/NP 205 (Under Construction) 05 Dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 Cummins (Daily driver) "Common sense is not so common" My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555879

02-16-2014, 09:39 PM	#9
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: Drove 70 miles in 4 wheel drive without knowing. Need indicator! Check this thread out. I thought it was pretty slick. I was planning on doing something similar, but ended up going with a vac gauge so I no longer have an empty spot in my cluster. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449590 __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax



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