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NP271 Tcase - Splitting the halves - pointers?

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Anyone have any pointers or tool suggestions for splitting the NVG 271D/F tcase housing?  I am about to tackle one this weekend.  I've done about 4 or 5, but I always struggle with getting the halves to split.  Is there a tool or something I can make that will go between the lugs on the halves, to spread the pieces apart?  I've always used a hammer, punch, wood, whatever I can get my hands on to beat them apart..  I'd like maybe a simpler solution.

 

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I like to use a plastic putty knife so I don't damage anything.  

 

I dont know that there is an "easy" way.

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We'll see how hard it is to get back apart.  Wasn't but a couple of years ago, I tore in to this thing, last time, when I converted it from electric to manual select...
I think the chain has stretched..  It pops a lot under 4WD load..  sounds like maybe the gears are hopping in the chain..  Yes, I put new gears and chain in it last time..  FML.  Must be all that HP/TQ  lol

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Just make sure you use a soft object to split the case plastic putty knife is good. Small plastic or rubber hammer works good to get it started. 

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Yeah, I generally use my 28oz deadblow hammer.  Sometimes (often) it won't separate the halves, though. 
My buddy made a tool that would spread tongs apart (kinda like a scissor-jack or snap-ring pliers) to fit between the lugs on the tcase, but he can't find it now..  it worked like a boss!

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Welcome To Mopar1973Man.Com LLC

We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.