Re: FWD: 88 Eagle Wagon T-Case problems

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: Sounds like either the front axle isn't engaging properly (linkage on the 
Tcase needs adjusted) or the chain is so sloppy it's slipping (Jacked up one 
side in park with both the tires off the ground on that one side there 
should be minimal play in the chain and turning a rear wheel should make the 
front turn as well) If the Tcase is bad (viscous coupler is a bit weak in 
these) then a NP229 or NP228 from an automatic '84 to '86 XJ or '82 to '91 
FSJ or NP129/NP129 from an '82 to '88 Eagle will work. The added bonus to 
the Jeep ones is a low range. (only minor changes are needed to run it in an 
Eagle) You could also use a NP219 ('80 to '82 full size with a low range) or 
NP119 ('80 to '82 Eagle) but they have no 2WD. The NP208 from a full size 
will also work and it's heavy duty for offroading, but lacks the ability to 
run dry pavement in 4x4 and since it's shorter than the others, the rear 
driveshaft needs to be longer. (which is a good thing for lifted Eagles)
   We have another group aimed at Eagle owners on amc_eagle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


From: Greg Taylor <amundaza@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: FWD: 88 Eagle Wagon T-Case problems
To: mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx


--- Harleyrider44hd@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Recently got 88 Wagon. Good price knowing it needed some work. Need's 
> brake
> work. Already replaced Pitman arm. Run's good. Transfer case engages but
> makes
> a hell of a noise when giving it any throttle. Chain and gear? Any 
> experience
>
> with this? MARK    Coatesville,PA.
>

Hi Mark,
I'm not very familiar with the Eagle T-case.  From online discussions at the
AMC-LIST or FSJ-LIST, some have mentioned it's an NP (New Process) t-case,
similar to ones used in Jeeps.

I'll forward your email on the both lists and see if anyone can give you 
some
pointers on what to check/do about the noise & it's source.

Sincerely,
Greg Taylor  :)   <><

Rochester Hills, Michigan USA