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    I am stuck in forward gear in my max 4. don't want to force it. what am I looking for .

    thanks

    John
    Max IV
    Dodge Ram 2500 4x4
    swamp buggy powered by 1947 willys flathead

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    Start by cleaning the shift pin area and then spraying some lube down there. Then remove the linkage and see if it will shift one side at a time by hand. If one side will and the other won't, pull the diamond out of the side that won't and see if the pin has worn a flat spot. Also see if you can shift it with a screwdriver. If the detent spring broke, it could get caught up in there.
    l like to buy stuff and no I don't do payments!

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    • #3
      Originally posted by amphibious drew View Post
      Start by cleaning the shift pin area and then spraying some lube down there. Then remove the linkage and see if it will shift one side at a time by hand. If one side will and the other won't, pull the diamond out of the side that won't and see if the pin has worn a flat spot. Also see if you can shift it with a screwdriver. If the detent spring broke, it could get caught up in there.
      Thanks I hope I don't have to pull the motor off. not much room under there.
      Max IV
      Dodge Ram 2500 4x4
      swamp buggy powered by 1947 willys flathead

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      • #4
        I've done all this with the motor in and it's a pia. Taking the rear seat out does allow for easier access without pulling the motor.
        l like to buy stuff and no I don't do payments!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by amphibious drew View Post
          I've done all this with the motor in and it's a pia. Taking the rear seat out does allow for easier access without pulling the motor.
          Thanks, I pulled the motor so I could see what was going on, but one side was dry. I greased it with some stp and oil. it works better than ever now. I also cut some of the motor stand plate out of the way so I could reach it eaier if there is a problem in the future or in the woods. I also tighted up back chains. thanks again for the reply.
          Max IV
          Dodge Ram 2500 4x4
          swamp buggy powered by 1947 willys flathead

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