How do I identify a Chevy 205 transfer case?

How do I identify a Chevy 205 transfer case?

Identifying an NP205 is relatively easy: It has a cast-iron case and center idler shaft with a nut on the front and a three-bolt cover on the rear, is about 12 inches long, has a center rear output, and usually has an ID tag above the front output shaft.

Is the NP241 transfer case good?

Low range ratio is 2.72:1 using a six-pinion planetary assembly. Versions were built for mechanical speedometer cables and for electronic vehicle speed sensors. The NP241 is a solid, reliable transfer case and superior to the NP203 it replaced. But as they age, the drivechain can stretch.

How can you tell the difference between a 203 and 205 transfer case?

NP 205’s are a part time t-case while the NP 203 is a fulltime case. The easiest way to tell if you dont know what your looking for is to crawl under the right side of the truck and look on the t-case between the input from the tranny and the output to the front driveshaft.

What years did Chevy use the NP205 transfer case?

The NP203 was used from 1971 to 1978. This transfer case was mated to the TH350, TH400, and SM465 transmission. In 1981, GM introduced the NP208 chain-driven transfer case. The NP208 also has a circular bolt pattern, and had either a 27 or 32 spline input.

What is the strongest divorced transfer case?

The dodge divorced NP205 (I have a 1974 NP205) is the strongest of the divorced 205s having 32 spline input and outputs. They were used in GM, Dodge, Ford, and IH…

What fluid goes in a NP241 transfer case?

Dexron III

What kind of fluid does a 241c transfer case take?

Just use trac II and be done with it.

What’s better NP203 or NP205?

The NP203 is chain driven and has a somewhat weak center differential. It is also fulltime 4WD. The NP205 is all gear driven, is able to be twin sticked with ease and is probably the strongest light duty transfer case ever made. As far as transmission choice, it’s up to you.

Can a transfer case be built by New Process Gear?

Any transfer case that was built by New Process Gear will be included in the New Venture transfer case line for pur- poses of this article. One of the greatest problems fac- ing the transmission rebuilder and parts suppliers in the last decade or so is the tremendous proliferation of new units.

What kind of transmission has a transfer case?

Transfer Case Identification Guide S tandard transmissions, which once were found in 100% of all cars and trucks produced, now occupy 18-20% of the overall US mar- ket. Transfer cases, which once occu- pied only a fraction of the market, have grown exponentially.

What kind of transfer case does a jeep have?

For example, the NV231 transfer case is found in Dodge, Jeep, and GM vehicles. It is easy to realize that a Jeep 231 will not bolt up to a GM powertrain, but most shops don’t realize that there are 12 different variations of the 231 found in Jeeps.

How many vacuum ports are in a transfer case?

Electric Vacuum Switches can be 2,3 or 4 wire or 2,3,4,5 vacuum ports. Type and location of switches. Many transfer cases use electric or vacuum switches to indicate shifter position to operate vacuum diaphragms or solenoids to shift the unit or engage and disengage the front differential.

How do I identify a Chevy 205 transfer case? Identifying an NP205 is relatively easy: It has a cast-iron case and center idler shaft with a nut on the front and a three-bolt cover on the rear, is about 12 inches long, has a center rear output, and usually has an ID tag above the…