NP 205 wont go into 4HI

[Mike83]

the np205 in my 75 3/4 ton wont pop into 4hi, 4lo goes in along with nuetral and 2hi. just a linkage problem?? any input be appreciated

 

[plumber mike]

I'm pretty sure the linkage gets loose and the shift lever hits the tunnel before throw engages 4hi

Pull the boot and look see

 

[lectric80]

Normally on a 205 there is no adjustment of the linkage at the lever itself or the transfer case. The lever connects to the linkage on the case with a small round rod that sits through the steel plate that connects the two rails. It is possible that the rod or the steel plate has worn enough to allow it to hit the trans tunnel cover before engaging. If that is the case the simplest solution would be to replace those two parts, but I don't know where you would get them.

 

[stumpbuster]

4 low is all the way up on the 205
mine isnt marked and i had to find out myself..
they are tricky too as far as
-being on level ground
-put foot on break, tranny in neutral, use finess
-try to engage while rolling
-clean shift rails

 

[Fordum]

Since 4HI is all the way back, odds are like the other folks say, its hitting something. If not the floorboard, then you may have a stick or something underneath between the shift rail and the housing.

J.

 

[Barc]

If it is hitting the floorboard before going into 4hi, check your tranny mount.