Retarded Question of the Day #2

[mavman427]

What does the button the T-handle transfer case shifter do? I don't have the luxury of testing mine since it is MIA. I imagine it is a shifter engage button. If so, how does it work, is there a lock somewhere that stops the handle from moving?

 

[D1970]

Seems like a good ? to me. mine is also mia from po but i can shift it just fine unless ive screwed sumthing up and dont know it

 

[Terkish]

What does the button the T-handle transfer case shifter do? I don't have the luxury of testing mine since it is MIA. I imagine it is a shifter engage button. If so, how does it work, is there a lock somewhere that stops the handle from moving?

Yes, there is a lock at the base of the handle where the braket mounts to the transfercase. It holds it in place so it dosen't accedently shift while driving.

 

[lonicus]

Here is a pic of the plate - kinda fuzzy at the top but the notches are what locks the shift level in place. Im actually thinking of getting rid of it, Tcase is hard enough to shift...

 

[phred]

It releases the detent pin on the shifter bracket, Similar to a ratch auto shifter.

 

[D1970]

is it a must have or do you not really need it? mine was missing when i got the bronco shifts without it. doesent seem to jump out of gear what do you guys think

 

[Scoop]

is it a must have or do you not really need it? mine was missing when i got the bronco shifts without it. doesent seem to jump out of gear what do you guys think

The original T-shift (66) didn't have a locking mechanism and neither does the J-shift D20. I'd say you don't need it.

I suggest you twin-stick it and don't worry about it!

 

[broncnaz]

Probably dont need it but it can help keep the t case in gear. It really has little to do with how hard the tcase shifts.
Lots of guys have issues with keeping the t case in gear even with twin sticks(seen quite a few twin sticks with bungee cords) and J shift types its more due to detent springs in the t case being worn out than it is shifter type.