Q&A

Is a 208 transfer case good?

Is a 208 transfer case good?

The New Process 208 is a chain-driven transfer case. This transfer case is a good gear box with a low ratio of 2.61:1. The weakest part of this transfer case is that the shifter fork wears easily, causing shifting problems. This transfer case was used in production vehicles manufactured from GM, Dodge, and Ford.

What fluid goes in a 208 transfer case?

since the 208 is chain driven, it takes transmission fluid. dextron III/mercon to be specific.

Which is better 205 or 208 transfer case?

The 205 is a better, stronger case. The only advantage the 208 has is a much better low range.

How much does a 208 transfer case Weight?

New Process NP208 Specs

Manufacturer: New Process Gear
Gear Ratios: High Range 1.00 : 1
Low Range 2.61 : 1
Fluid Type/Spec: Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
Weight: 75 – 80 lbs dry

What is a divorced transfer case?

A divorced or independent transfer case is completely separate from the transmission. It is located further down the driveline than a married transfer case and connected to the transmission output shaft by a short driveshaft.

How much fluid goes in a 208 transfer case?

RE: NP-208 fluid capacity The type of fluid should just be regular ATF. Your looking at somewhere around 4.5 quarts (9 pints) of fluid to fully fill an NP208 transfer case.

What fluid does a NP205 take?

Registered. As has been discussed in previous posts, NP205 transfer cases require 80-90wt Gear oil.

What is the difference between 203 and 205 transfer case?

NP 205’s are a part time t-case while the NP 203 is a fulltime case. The easiest way to tell if you dont know what your looking for is to crawl under the right side of the truck and look on the t-case between the input from the tranny and the output to the front driveshaft.

What is a 205 transfer case?

The NP205 transfer case is a heavy-duty, gear-driven unit manufactured by New Process Gear in Syracuse, New York. It was introduced in 1969 and used until about 1993. The part-time, manual-shift T-case was found in GM, Ford, Dodge, and International Harvester vehicles, and in some construction/industrial equipment.

What kind of transfer case is New Process 208?

The New Process 208 is a chain-driven transfer case. This is a cast aluminum transfer case. Compared to the NP203 and NP205, the light-weight cast aluminum housing of this transfer case is easier to handle.

What was GM New Process 208 / 241 coupled to?

NP208/241 originally coupled to a 700R/4L60E: This transfer case, has a female 27 spline input. 1982-85 700R has the long foot on the casting. 1986 & new casting were short foot castings. NP208/241 originally coupled to a SM465/TH400/4L80E: This transfer case has a female 32 spline input.

Which is better New Process 241 or NP203?

The New Process 241 is also a chain-driven transfer case. This is a cast aluminum transfer case. Compared to the NP203 and NP205, the light-weight cast aluminum housing of this transfer case is easier to handle. This transfer case is a good gear box with a low ratio of 2.71:1.

When did the NP208 transfer case come out?

In Dodge pickups, the NP208 was preceded by the NP203 cast-iron transfer case that was used from 1974 to 1979. The NP208 was succeeded by the NP241 aluminum transfer case in mid-1987. Jeep full-size Cherokees from 1980 to 1983 and Jeep J-trucks from 1980 to approximately 1986 utilized the NP208 transfer case.