dana 24 t case problems

[davesoehren]

i have a 1970 f250 with a dana 24 and it was stock...it is doing the same thing... when i step on the gas a little too much it pops out of 2h in to N and it grinds a little like it didn't go all the way out...it is now doing it in 4H...from 4H into 2H then to N...i adjusted the linkage but it still dose it...what might be the problem... plz

[Doug Comer]

Sounds like it might be wore out. The 2 piece main shaft has a pocket bearing that wears. This can cause it to pop out if I remember right. A np205 is a good canidate to swap in place of the dana24

[harrysnyder]

does a divorced 205 bolt in place of the 24

[Doug Comer]

It bolts right in. The only issue is with the speedometer cable. You will need to take the ends of the speedometer cable that you get the transfer case from and install them onto your speedo cable and housing. The Dana 24 uses a screw in type and the NP205 uses a plug in type that is held in with a small bolt and clip. I did this on my truck and it works great. Have to give thanks to Average250 for helping me when I did it.
Doug

[Manny]

Lot of people go for the 205 but you can still get all the bearings and seals for the 24 from www.rockauto.com Got to looking at that the other night and the prices aren't too bad.....

[Doug Comer]

Excelent point. The only problem is that if the main shaft is damaged on the 24 there is no repiar for that as far as I know. I rebuilt my 24 before I went to the 205 and am much happier now. Just my . Good luck either way.
Doug

[averagef250]

Most have damaged pocket bearing bores like Doug stated.

The only practical fix is boring the worn area out to true it up and installing a bushing to eliminate the bearing.

You won't be disappointed with the 205, but there's a good chance a 24 will have issues sooner rather than later.

[Manny]

Most have damaged pocket bearing bores like Doug stated.

The only practical fix is boring the worn area out to true it up and installing a bushing to eliminate the bearing.

You won't be disappointed with the 205, but there's a good chance a 24 will have issues sooner rather than later.

Got a 205 in the bronco and love it of course they are just bulletproof. It's neat to learn the faults of the 24's. Helps to keep your mind straight. Mine has been nothing but good so far. I sure hope saying that dosen't make it come apart tommorrow

[averagef250]

Got a 205 in the bronco and love it of course they are just bulletproof. It's neat to learn the faults of the 24's. Helps to keep your mind straight. Mine has been nothing but good so far. I sure hope saying that dosen't make it come apart tommorrow

A lot of people say that then they switch in a 205, notice they can hear another person talk without shouting on the freeway and realize just how shot thier old 24 really was. The 24's don't fail spectacularly, they just slowly get louder and louder as the upper bearings gain clearance.

205's aren't bulletproof, but they are a 20 year newer design than the Dana 24.

[Manny]

Got a 205 in the bronco and love it of course they are just bulletproof. It's neat to learn the faults of the 24's. Helps to keep your mind straight. Mine has been nothing but good so far. I sure hope saying that dosen't make it come apart tommorrow

A lot of people say that then they switch in a 205, notice they can hear another person talk without shouting on the freeway and realize just how shot thier old 24 really was. The 24's don't fail spectacularly, they just slowly get louder and louder as the upper bearings gain clearance.

205's aren't bulletproof, but they are a 20 year newer design than the Dana 24.

Well put nice to know the common symptoms of failure now. Mine is quiet as whisper and has new mounts, and was rebuilt before i bought the rig just unsure when???

[davesoehren]

it's not that loud but i want to keep the 24 for now...dose anyone have some pics or a how 2 video to help me rebuild it... never touched the inside of a tcase b4...

[BRUTUS_T_HOG]

Check the simple things. You already checked linkages, have you checked transfer case mount bushings?