[Guest]

Is there a way to shift the electronically controlled BW 1356 into neutral? I think there must be a way because I didn't think there were any major mechanical differences between the mechanical shift and the electronic shift transfer cases. Am I wrong?

 

[2573]

Wow, good question. the knob only has 2H, 4H and 4L right?

1987 F-150 4x4

 

[Guest]

Jeez that is a good question. I don't know.

 

[muddybronco]

The shift fork is different and I can tell you that even if you take the motor off and turn the dial, you can't get the tcase into neutral... I've tried

 

[953]

acually you can muddy if you take the cover off and play with it.....

 

[Guest]

So how would you flat tow? Seems you would have to take the rear shaft out. Yet another reason for manual.

 

[muddybronco]

ummmm no? it only has 3 positions that it will lock into, 2hi-4hi-4lo, at least on mine. maybe if you rig some bootyfab crap to hold the dial at a certain point between those 3 you could keep it in neutral but what if it popped back into gear while being flat towed?

 

[953]

i doubt you could tow it, but i had one torn down, and had a way the input shaft was in nuetral.

 

[tanbuddy]

ON my ranger i cna get it in nutural, b/n 4 hia and low. It will stay there somewhat, but not good, the dumb thing wont stay in 4 hi at all. Stupid truck only has 2 or 4 lo

, adn i gotta crawl under the cab to lock it in

 

[884]

yep, just have to remove the rear driveshaft.

 

[953]

yes, as thats th ebest way to do it since the BW has a oilpump, and if i remember right it is driven off the input shaft.

 

[633]

No Knob. Two buttons. For those who didn't catch it, we are talking about the Electronic push button t-case.

 

[Guest]

yo,
Here is the towing info from our 96's Owner's Guide (yes, disc rear ds for highers speeds/longer distances)

:
"Towing Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles With Touch Drive Electric Shift Transfer Case
Place transmission gearshift (automatic or manual) in N (Neutral).
Place transfer case in 2H.
NOTE: Both the 4 x 4 and LOW RANGE indicator lights in the instrument panel will be off when the transfer case is in
2H.
Lock steering wheel straight ahead if vehicle is to be towed with rear wheels off the ground.
When towing your vehicle with the rear wheels off the ground, the front axle automatic locking hubs must first be
disengaged by shifting the transfer case to 2H
and moving the vehicle forward for a minimum of 10 feet (3 meters) in a straight line. Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
55 mph (88 km/h) while towing.
NOTE: Confirm by observation that the front driveshaft is not rotating prior to towing with the rear wheels off the
ground.
When towing your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground or all four wheels on the ground and the driveshafts connected, do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) or transmission damage could result. If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) is exceeded, disengage the automatic locking hubs and
disconnect the rear driveshaft from the axle and secure. (Max speed 55 mph [88 km/h] with driveshafts disconnected.)
WARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.