Convert vacuum switch t-case to electrical switch

halfline · 09-09-2004, 01:34 PM

Does anyone know or have seen an NP231 t-case converted from vacuum switch to electrical switch? I don't know if it even doable but the fact that my 700r4 tranny crushed my vacuum hoses once make me thinking of going electrical switch. Please advise. I have though about getting an electrical switch t-case but it probably not cost effective.

Thanks for your suggections

Brock · 09-09-2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by halfline

Does anyone know or have seen an NP231 t-case converted from vacuum switch to electrical switch? I don't know if it even doable but the fact that my 700r4 tranny crushed my vacuum hoses once make me thinking of going electrical switch. Please advise. I have though about getting an electrical switch t-case but it probably not cost effective.

Thanks for your suggections

Don't mess with a electrical switch. I would buy a posi-loc for $150 or make one myself for $10. Check this website to see the instructions for a homemade unit. http://home.earthlink.net/~stevenschreiber/cabledis.htm

halfline · 09-09-2004, 02:31 PM

Man... I can't think anyone would have though about doing such thing. Very simple and ...cheap (I guess that's what jeep owner need since our mod journey never end) I don't know how effective it get on the trail yet but I gave you all the salutation.

Now question of the un-clear, what 's the procedure to engage 4wd? transfer case lever goes first, then the added lever or the other way around?

Thanks

Brock · 09-09-2004, 03:00 PM

Either way. You could engage 4Lo on the transfer case lever and not engage the manual lock and have 2wd Lo.

JohnRodriguez · 09-09-2004, 03:11 PM

I just installed a 12v electric soleniod onto my disconnect this last week, it kept me from having to drill out any holes into my housing. I'll take it off and take a picture of it this weekend when I put my engine back into the jeep (89' wrangler, 2.5L I4)

myndphuct · 09-09-2004, 04:16 PM

I did the homemade posi-lok this weekend, only cost $25 including the shifters, cable, cable stops, and a couple of new drill bits. I used a twin shifter from a ten speed and made a hand throttle at the same time.

The guy at the bike shop was dumbfounded when he asked what the shifters and cable were going on and I told him, "That big red jeep out there. <pointing>" hehehe.......it was classic.

jeverett · 09-09-2004, 05:16 PM

lol that is great, I would love to see his face. BTW how well does it work have you had a chance to try it yet, i am thinking of going the same route here soon

halfline · 09-09-2004, 06:09 PM

great stuffs guys, now I realize how creative the offroading folks can get.

Brock >> that's great, nothing to worry for.

JohnRodriguez >> I would like to see how it's been done on your .

myndphuct >> did you explain what you were about to do with that bike shifter and cable to the saleman? he might think you're out of your mind

myndphuct · 09-11-2004, 07:24 AM

Hehehe....Yeah, I explained it to him, he actually thought it was pretty cool once I explained it all to him.

I have tried it out, work way better/more reliably than the old vacuum system ever did. I play in the mud at work (we've got a great big truck yard) every time it rains, so the cable shift has gotten a workout the last week, no problems at all thusfar.

09-09-2004, 02:31 PM	#3
halfline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 63 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Man... I can't think anyone would have though about doing such thing. Very simple and ...cheap (I guess that's what jeep owner need since our mod journey never end) I don't know how effective it get on the trail yet but I gave you all the salutation. Now question of the un-clear, what 's the procedure to engage 4wd? transfer case lever goes first, then the added lever or the other way around? Thanks __________________ 89YJ 305 TBI, 700R4, NP231HD, 3.5" SuperLift, 33x12.5x15 TSL, 4.56:1 regear, 99 Cavalier seats, ..too much craps On going projects.

09-09-2004, 05:16 PM	#7
jeverett Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 117 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	lol that is great, I would love to see his face. BTW how well does it work have you had a chance to try it yet, i am thinking of going the same route here soon __________________ 01 - dakota Quad cab 4x4 (4.7L) new DD Jeepless for now, but a YJ will return to the garage as soon as i have a chance to get one. [COLOR=RoyalBlue]"Terrified people do not want to be free, they want to be protected. If you can keep the people in a state of terror, you won't have to take away their freedom--they'll give it to you willingly." - Alden Loveshade, "Red Alert--Terrorist Threat from Your Own Government?" (The Loveshade Family Blog, August 10, 2006[/COLOR]

09-09-2004, 06:09 PM	#8
halfline Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 63 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	great stuffs guys, now I realize how creative the offroading folks can get. Brock >> that's great, nothing to worry for. JohnRodriguez >> I would like to see how it's been done on your . myndphuct >> did you explain what you were about to do with that bike shifter and cable to the saleman? he might think you're out of your mind __________________ 89YJ 305 TBI, 700R4, NP231HD, 3.5" SuperLift, 33x12.5x15 TSL, 4.56:1 regear, 99 Cavalier seats, ..too much craps On going projects.

09-09-2004, 03:00 PM	#4
Brock Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 581 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Either way. You could engage 4Lo on the transfer case lever and not engage the manual lock and have 2wd Lo.