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gmc1971harwich · 01-09-2018, 01:35 PM

Hey guys my 72 jimmy has developed a nasty rattle in the shifter for the transfer case and is wicked sloppy where can I get parts to rebuild the shifter linkage??

orangek5 · 01-09-2018, 08:04 PM

Go Where I Always start.

I typed in np205 in Amazon and there are several parts listed.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=3MQ1V1OIGESRR

Spf79 · 01-10-2018, 03:04 AM

I had an old 3/4 ton square body that had a high pitch metal ringing/rattle that came from that 205 shifter set up. I took it apart and reassembled with some different types of washers... I can't remember how I associated the washers, but I found the key was to tighten it with a nylon washer so that it had some squish. The nylon washer allowed me to keep it tight but be able to still shift it. I think there is a bushing that the shifter arm rides on where it bolts to the transmission adapter. Mine was long gone, this was maybe 10 years ago and I could not find a replacement. I never got it to work the way I wanted, it shifted better... but was still hard to get into low range since it would bind. The rattle was gone though.

I went with a twin stick set up this time around. I bought the shafts and adjustable detents to go along with the shifter. I am very happy. I like the look and it shifts really clean and crisp. Unfortunately you have to take the transfer case out and pull it apart to switch out the selector shafts. (Sad face)

Spf79 · 01-10-2018, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmc1971harwich

Hey guys my 72 jimmy has developed a nasty rattle in the shifter for the transfer case and is wicked sloppy where can I get parts to rebuild the shifter linkage??

This thread is helpful.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331598

simicrintz · 01-10-2018, 10:52 AM

A lot of the Jeepster guys do the twin stick mod as well and seem to be real happy with it.

cleszkie · 01-10-2018, 03:30 PM

Not trying to insult your intelligence, but make sure you have the NP205 in 2Hi, and not 4Hi. These two are right next to each other in the shift pattern and easy to confuse. If you are running in 4Hi by accident, the front driveshaft will be spinning and can cause vibration and noise in the case. I did this once and could not figure out where all the extra noise was coming from until I double checked the shifter and found I was in 4Hi instead of 2Hi.

01-09-2018, 01:35 PM	#1
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Np205 rattling shifter fix??? Hey guys my 72 jimmy has developed a nasty rattle in the shifter for the transfer case and is wicked sloppy where can I get parts to rebuild the shifter linkage??

01-09-2018, 08:04 PM	#2
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Np205 rattling shifter fix??? Go Where I Always start. I typed in np205 in Amazon and there are several parts listed. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...=3MQ1V1OIGESRR __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

01-10-2018, 03:04 AM	#3
Spf79 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 422	Re: Np205 rattling shifter fix??? I had an old 3/4 ton square body that had a high pitch metal ringing/rattle that came from that 205 shifter set up. I took it apart and reassembled with some different types of washers... I can't remember how I associated the washers, but I found the key was to tighten it with a nylon washer so that it had some squish. The nylon washer allowed me to keep it tight but be able to still shift it. I think there is a bushing that the shifter arm rides on where it bolts to the transmission adapter. Mine was long gone, this was maybe 10 years ago and I could not find a replacement. I never got it to work the way I wanted, it shifted better... but was still hard to get into low range since it would bind. The rattle was gone though. I went with a twin stick set up this time around. I bought the shafts and adjustable detents to go along with the shifter. I am very happy. I like the look and it shifts really clean and crisp. Unfortunately you have to take the transfer case out and pull it apart to switch out the selector shafts. (Sad face) __________________ Full top blazer or bust....

01-10-2018, 10:52 AM	#5
simicrintz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Escondido Posts: 305	Re: Np205 rattling shifter fix??? A lot of the Jeepster guys do the twin stick mod as well and seem to be real happy with it. __________________ -Bruce 1971 K5 Blazer 4WD

01-10-2018, 03:30 PM	#6
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Np205 rattling shifter fix??? Not trying to insult your intelligence, but make sure you have the NP205 in 2Hi, and not 4Hi. These two are right next to each other in the shift pattern and easy to confuse. If you are running in 4Hi by accident, the front driveshaft will be spinning and can cause vibration and noise in the case. I did this once and could not figure out where all the extra noise was coming from until I double checked the shifter and found I was in 4Hi instead of 2Hi.



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