Does anybody know this?

[Drednme]

In my Dana 24 transfercase does anybody know what the machined end spec is supposed to be on the input shaft, the part number in the exploded view is 7017. I have found only 2 tranfercases and I can't get either one for less than 450. So I think I am going to try have the end machined down and a repair bushing made. The only time the bearing rotates is when you are in low range, and I can't remember the last time I needed that, but with winter here I need it back to driveable shape, and the slop between those two shafts is the only thing really keeping it down.

[heep70]

Dude, that is a real good question.

Have you thought about replacing the D24 with a NP205 T-Case?

[4x4x4crewcab]

This is all I can tell you about it, hope it helps. Shaft input 10-12 splines,
7 29/32" long -7/8"-16 threads one end. The following supplier shows
a new shaft available B9C.7017.A
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WESLEY OBSOLETE PARTS
LIBERTY, KY 606-787-5293
#B9C7017A qty 1
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As far as I can tell this is correct for a 1968 F250 4x4 applications having any of the following tag i.d. numbers
300205-6
300686-1
300686-2
300686-3

[heep70]

At the last swap in March. The 205s where going for around $250 to $500 a piece.

[460 crew]

Thought Drednme night be interested in this one if the problem hasn't been taken car of yet. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Div ... 0809QQrdZ1

[willowbilly3]

I still have a NP 435 and married 205 that I would let the whole shebang go for the $150 I have into it. Pulled from a junker-condition unknown.