Transfer case problem

[83chevycustom]

Im not for sure what transfer case this is, but I know the most forward gear is 4L. But the 2 gears in the middle doesn't work. Ill put the truck in gear and just hear something start to spin. Anyway to identify the transfer case?

[pholliday1]

Post a picture

[Blazin]

If low is all the way forward its not a 208.
Easiest way to tell a 203 from a 205 is the shifter.

205 The shifter is mounted with a single bolt to the transfer case / transmission adaptor. It pivots on this bolt when shifted back, and forth. Allot of times the bolt head will have a grease fitting in it.

203 Has a shifter assembly like a GM 4 speed transmission.

[83chevycustom]

Alright, thanks for the information ill take a look at that today, and try to get a picture of it.

[Cabcorner]

                      Could this be yet another case of the classic 203 with lockouts or a missing front drive shaft ?

[Jason S]

If the truck is an '83 (I presume an '83 Chevy K10 or K20 Custom Deluxe) and the most forward position is 4L, it is most likely a NP208.

If in doubt, look under the truck at the t-case.  If the t-case is all aluminum, then it again should be a NP208.  If it is cast iron, it could be the NP205 or NP203. Following what Blazin said, look at the shifter or post a photo like pholliday1 said.

[frotosride]

                      Could this be yet another case of the classic 203 with lockouts or a missing front drive shaft ?

That is almost hilarious and I'd like to say that I'd notice a missing front drive shaft but now a days I have a hard time remembering my own name so I wouldn't put it past me to over look something that should be so obvious.

[frotosride]

Oh and while you are under there look at the back of the case there should be a round tag with red writing on it. That's the ID tag it will tell you exactly what you have...if it's still there.

[Blazin]

The most forward shifter position on all my 208s is 2 wheel drive, back one is 4 high, over to the right a bit back one more is neutral, and all the way back is 4 low.