You can bench test those. No need to wait to fill it.
Well last time it worked on the bench but didn’t once it was installed. And of course I bench tested it. I may be regarded but not quite THAT retarded lol
Even though I bench tested it this time even with the C-clip installed, I still had the same issues. This time I was a little more determined to figure it out.
I pulled the case again and noticed that there was a mark on the transmission tail housing right where the shift rail was. Turns out it was exactly what I had suspected, even though BudBuilt said that it was not the issue and there were not clearance issues with this transmission.
All I did was grind a portion of where the shift rail sticks out the front of the transfer case. I only had to grind the shift rail for 2hi/4hi. Got it all back together and it was nice and smooth.
While I was in there I replaced the transmission output seal since I was getting some leaking. My dumbass thought it would be a good idea to try the seal the opposite way to see if it seals better. I knew better... When I ran the motor and let everything warm up it puked oil out the seal. So I pulled the transfer case yet another time to put in another seal the correct orientation. It still leaks a little but barely compared to how it did earlier. I figured I’d have some leaking issues, and hoped the seal adapter ring that
@eimkeith designed and had
@Trevor Knopp made would fix that issue but it still leaks a little.
Took it for a test drive to an area a few minutes away that has some rocks, ledges and rutted hills. Everything worked out perfect and having the t-case clocked helped on the ledge for sure. Now I need a high clearance crossmember for a complete flat belly.
I was enjoying the bumper/skid clearance on this ledge.