need help with a 1350 transfercase

[mean machine]

hello all i have a 89 ranger with the 2.9 and fm146 and bw1350 t case. what i was wondering is if anyone can help me decode the tag on the case the numbers on it are as follows K3071 1350 then under that 102444 e87a any body have a clue on how to decode the tag ? Yes i know its a 1350 and its a manual shift but it has a front output yoke for a double u joint not a slip like all of the ones i have seen trying to find a good case mine is cracked and leaking fluid from near the front output trying to figure what year it is and what its out of any help is thanked jason

 

[SenorNoob]

I've never heard of a 1350 without a slip yoke. (That would make a 1354 wouldn't it?)

Have you tried to take the front driveshaft out?

 

[hilltopfarm]

Try looking at this helpful website: http://www.blueovaltrucks.com/tech/transfer_cases.htm
Also look at this: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/TransferCases.shtml

 

[scotts90ranger]

It's a STX transfer case, they're the only 1350's with that style front output, a 1354 might be an easier to find option, if the FM is the same length as an M5OD/A4LD then use the front drive shaft from the donor, just remember to grab the shift linkages from the donor truck.

 

[adsm08]

IIRC the double cardan attaching yoke for the STX case is just a piece that goes into the slip-yoke output, and can be removed just by pulling on it. That means any 1350 case can be converted in about 2 minutes.

 

[mean machine]

on mine i believe there is a nut on it if it just pulled out then why is there a slip in the shaft near the front diff my double cardan joint is held to the t case with 4 bolts that pass through a flange on the case it doesnt just pull out atleast on mine lol

 

[mean machine]

what i need to know is what specific vehicle to tell someone i have to find a spare transfercase or what to look for in a u pull to find one and how hard is it to find parts??

 

[hilltopfarm]

My experience has been that its a lot easier to find parts for the 1350 than it is the 1354. If you need a rebuild kit/parts go check out the guys at Cobra Transmission. They are very helpful and their customer service is awesome. Also have you thought about having your t-case welded? Depending on where the crack is that could be a cheaper option depending on how readily available another t-case is... just a thought

 

[mean machine]

well my t case is cracked on two sides of the front output the one goes from where the driveshaft goes the whole way to the seam on case the other goes from the front output to near where the shifter goes there was too much dirt on it when i took pic to show i have jb wield on it right now to stop leak also front output has like 1/2 inch of up down play

 

[hilltopfarm]

Yeah, definitely sounds like you need a new case...

 

[scotts90ranger]

I will stick with my previous point of finding a normal 1350 or 1354, those STX transfer cases are rare, and unless you get one from AllanD (if he has one... you never know) your chances of finding that are slim. Grab yourself the front driveshaft out of the donor truck too, it'll be the right length.

Actually, I've seen an early 1354 or two, and at least one of them had 1350 cast in it, but I think it said 1354 somewhere on a sticker or something.

 

[mean machine]

the thing is is that i have the stock dana28 front axle and a 3 inch lift and the guy put the fixed yoke 1350 in it cause the oe case kept breaking u joint cause it binds the double cardian doesnt bind

 

[scotts90ranger]

The 1354 front shaft has a dual carden in it... mine works great and it's 20 years old...