1354 case with "shiftster" motor replacement device

[DangerRanger]

I recently bought a manual knob from the "shiftser" to replace the motor on 1354 transfer case. I removed everything electrical from the case. I was unaware there was an electric coil/clutch for front output. If there is a fork to move this clutch, why does it need a coil?? what do I need to do to use the manual rotating knob(motor replacement) without any electronics or do I have to run a wire to this coil?? please help!!!

 

[adsm08]

The coil and clutch are there to spin up the front output components before the shift occurs. It helps to get a smoother meshing of the gears. Or at least that is what I have been told.

Since you are hopefully not using the shiftster to put it in 4x4 while the vehicle is in motion you don't really need to worry about that.

 

[DangerRanger]

Thanks for the info. Makes since.....now. I just couldn't figure it out no matter how long I stared at it.

 

[Andy D]

Please report back on your Shiftster experience. I am shifting with a pair of needle nosed vise grips that I have wired in place. The only advantage the Shiftster has over this are its spring loaded detentes. The 1354 shifts into 2 wheel if left to its own devices when run in 4 high with the hubs unlocked. I need to crawl under and move the tip of the triangular selector to six o'clock which is 4 high. Everything is marked in embossed letters. I painted them white. If the Rat was a daily driver, I'd fix it better.But its running on summer gas and the tires are squashy.

 

[Ricky B]

Thanks for the info. Makes since.....now. I just couldn't figure it out no matter how long I stared at it.

Well Danger? How's it working out for you?....

 

[swynx]

Please report back on your Shiftster experience. I am shifting with a pair of needle nosed vise grips that I have wired in place. The only advantage the Shiftster has over this are its spring loaded detentes. The 1354 shifts into 2 wheel if left to its own devices when run in 4 high with the hubs unlocked. I need to crawl under and move the tip of the triangular selector to six o'clock which is 4 high. Everything is marked in embossed letters. I painted them white. If the Rat was a daily driver, I'd fix it better.But its running on summer gas and the tires are squashy.

i have been using a shiftster on my e case for about a year now. still working really well, only complaint is that sometimes its a pain to turn. ive found that its easiest to turn while the rig is running and in neutral; but im always worried about the rig rolling over me while im under there. other than that its just messy down there after going mudding. bottom line, i would buy another shiftster before messing with a shift motor.

it took the guy a few days to ship out my order, i emailed him and asked why it was taking so long, he confirmed that hes a 1 man operation.. it was also some kind of holiday. i only ordered ground shipping. the guy shipped it with 2 day shipping.