1974 Blazer 4W Shifter Question

[Fall_Guy]

Hello everyone. I'm Steve and new to the forum. Also very new with understanding and working with vehicles. Thank you for your patience with me.

I have a 1973 and a 1974 K5. It dawned on me that I might be driving around with them in the wrong gear on the 4W shifter. I'm trying to figure out a few things.

The vehicle is automatic. The 4W shifter on the floor reads from front to back (front being closest to the engine): L Loc, L, N, H, H Loc.

The truck has locking hubs on the front wheels, and they are set to FREE.

I asked the previous owner if a transfer case conversion was done, and he didn't think so.

The shifter for the 4W gears only goes straight forward and back.

I got underneath the truck today and notice there are 2 shift rods connected to the shifter, but only 1 of them seemed operational.

Is the other shift rod for the Loc / N / Loc option? If so, how does it get engaged?

How do I know if the transfer case was converted?

And most importantly, what gear setting should I use for normal city / highway driving?

I'm trying to post pics to the forum, but I haven't figured out how yet.

 

[82355]

If the transfer case is not in Lock, with the front hubs unlocked, the the truck should not move. If it does, it has a conversion kit inside of it.

Also, that gear indicator goes under the bezel, not over it.

Martin

 

[82355]

Also, if you were able to normally drive it around, in Low, it has some really high gears.

Martin

 

[max 02]

I asked about mine not shifting when I had one “203” I was told to pull the shifter and the whole assembly out for a good cleaning and lube. Guys said they are not the greatest shifters and really bad if they get gummed up.
I’m talking about the assembly that is in the cab.
I never got around to doing it before I sold the truck. But it never would go into any of the low ranges.

 

[max 02]

203 Transfer case?

What is normal for a 203 to shift like? My 208 shifts so easy is seems like it's not working. The 205s i've had before shifted Ok i was happy enough. I got this old 77 Given to me with a Th350 / 203 Transfer case. It is hard to shift...How are they for everyone else? Does anyone even...

ck5.com

Here is the thread. For a bit more info about the 203 and shifting it.

 

[Fall_Guy]

Thanks guys!