On 4/10/03 10:45 PM, "John M. Baker" <jmbaker@bkk2.loxinfo.co.th> wrote:
> As usual the transfer case was running a bit low on oil. I have a very slow
> leak from the front seal and perhaps a bit from the case cover, but over time
> it adds up. Before the Ashcroft I actually burned the previous transfer case
> up when it ran low on oil. It ocurred to me when I was underneath that it
> would provide an additional level of safety if the cover, instead of being
> flat and slanted, was deep so that it held more oil. In other words, the
> bottom of the deep cover would run parallel and just above the frame
> crossmember, allowing it to hold an additional couple of liters of oil. Now of
> course it would be better to have a non-leaking transfer case, but that is
> often easier said then done, and in my case probably involves resurfacing or
> replacing the output shaft so that it seals better. Has anyone ever seen a
> cover like that available? I may just have one made up over here unless there
> is some reason why it is a bad idea. The only one I can think of is if you are
> a rock crawler it puts a portion of the cover closer to a projecting rock, but
> since the cover would be behind and slightly above the frame crossmember I
> don't think it would be a severe risk.
Mine is leaky too. It is cheaper for me to add lube than change the seals,
so that's what I do, every two weeks or so, I add about 1/4 cup. I'd say it
is about 1/2 cup every month.
I've often thought of lube-related transfer case mods as well.
I've thought of ordering a new cover plate, welding on the "extra volume"
then drilling some holes top and bottom of the plate to let the oil flow.
Keeping the plate intact would help it stop from warping while adding the
plated for extra volume.
Also thought of tapping the top case and adding a filler hose to add lube
from topsides.
Good luck,
--pat.
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