rebuilt t case shifting problem

[bobscott]

I had my transfer case rebuilt and it won't shift. The bottom shift rail will move with a lot of force but the top won't budge. The drive shafts are not connected and the tranny is in netural. I tried spinning the out put shaft while trying to shift and it didn't matter. I popped the cap off the top denten and it will move easy. I notice the spring is right at the top where the cap goes in. Is this how long the spring should be? I am wondering if the springs are too long and binding. Anything else it could be?

Thanks

 

[Viperwolf1]

Sometimes people shim the springs with small washers or something and it compresses the spring too much to allow the ball to move the .180" out of the rail pocket. Pull the spring and ball out with a magnet and see if something else is in there.

 

[70_Steve]

Are you using the stock t-shifter or twin sticks?

While you're taking a look at what all may be down inside the detent holes other than the spring and ball, compare the detent springs. One should be maybe a little longer than the other, and wound with heavier wire. Per the service manual, that heavier spring should go in the front drive (driver's side shift rail).

 

[bobscott]

Thanks will check these item when I get back to town.

 

[bobscott]

Oh stock t shift