3rd gen tcase in 2nd gen?

Lucky Jeff

Lucky Jeff

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I thought I read that the 3rd gen tcase is an upgrade for a 2nd gen. But I'm having a hell of a time finding any info on here about it. I have a feeling I'm not searching for the right words.. Anyone?
 
Search in the sled pulling section- 271, 271 swap, transfer case...something along those lines.
 
I'll give it a shot. I think I try to get too "accurate" with my wording.

Thanks
 
It was a straight-forward swap for me. Shorten the front portion of the rear drive shaft and bash the inside of the left frame rail for some clearance and that's about it. The vacuum switch had to be shimmed out just a hair for it to work right with mine but that may be different with yours, if you have the manual engage kit already it won't matter. The best part is getting a strong TC with a flange output so I could do away with the horrible stock slip-joint that leaked constantly...

Watch out, that 271 TC is a LOT heavier than the 241. One guy can do the 241, you'd be one tough hombre to manhandle the 271...
 
I broke my 241DLD a few weeks back and I considered doing the swap. I then realized that I would no longer have 4x4 dash lights & I would have to eliminate my vacuum actuator on the front axle. Just giving you a heads up.
 
Doesn't the vacuum switch screw in? The electric one in my 02(noncad axle) did. The shift pattern is the same as the later 241s so it should work.

I'm not sure if mine works because my switch was bad before I did the swap.

You only get the flange if you use a Ford 271 ( or swap the Ford mainshaft into the Dodge 271). Just be aware that the snout of the main shaft, the part that is supported by the bearing in the input shaft, is shorter on the Ford Mainshaft than the Dodge. You have to push the bearing back a ways. HDRocken(sp?) had a thread about it somewhere on here.

I wasn't aware of this when I did the swap and it makes it really difficult to get in and out of 4low. Plus the mainshaft isn't properly supported.

A 271 isn't THAT heavy. One guy can get it in and out.(I've had to do it several times) Granted, It is a bit tougher to lift it in there and try to line it up.

If you have an auto, mine lined up perfectly with the hole in the frame to get the crossmember out, no clearancing required. When I had my six speed I had to take a grinder to the frame rail.

But YMMV. It's seeems there are a few differences between trucks.(front Drive shaft length for example)
 
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