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drive train => transmission/ transfer case => Topic started by: kosovoruss on June 09, 2026, 10:34:16 AM
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Hi, Working on my Early Lot 5 Scout Car that will only shift into Reverse. I removed the Shifter Tower to see if Rails are stuck and everything under there looks pretty clean. I soaked the rails with WD-40 and tapped lightly with a small brass hammer to no avail. I removed the Tower again and unbolted the 6 bolts holding the top cover (making sure the Transfer case and transmission were both in neutral before I started. I can move the cover side to side a little over an inch and when it is in the center (bolt holes lined up) I can lift it front and back a little over 1/2 inch. I have NOT tapped or pried cover for fear of damaging forks or parts. What am I doing wrong? When I did my Ford GTB the cover lifted right off straight up. Thanks.