Re: FWD: 88 Eagle Wagon T-Case problems

["Steven M.Dristy, Jr." <soundwve@xxxxxxx>]

Sorry to have to point this out, but the viscous coupler in the '82 to '91
SJ will not fit the smaller cases. I've tried. An NP228 or NP128 swap would
be the best choice.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "amc" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 4:53 PM
Subject: Re: FWD: 88 Eagle Wagon T-Case problems


> 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
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