ChiefBaldEagle

I have the same trouble. It started when I changed the fluid in the trans. It gets worse when it is cold. I put 80/90 in it - I don't know what the PO had in there but it looked like auto trans fluid (could have been a synthetic). Mine will also tend to creep forward when in neutral until I have driven it a little.

I installed something similar on a Kawasaki Mule a couple of years back. They need it to go through the swamps and marshes of Louisiana (they worked for and oilfield company. REALLY fun to play with! But down there no rocks so don't know about that, it would pull a stuck Ford F250 out of a mudhole, though. I did put it against a tree and it climbed up until it sat on the rear bumper! Fun toy!

I've got ashes and butts (I seem to be in the minority) but since I smoke and refuse to litter I actually use the ash tray for its intended purpose. All of the rest of my junk goes in the center console, cubby hole, floor, back seat, etc. That is why my wife calls it my "little Red wagon". She says I am like a little boy pulling a wagon around - there is no telling what I will have in it.

good job Navy! That sounds just like my story. I bought a 93se for $600. Had thrown a rod through the side of the block so had to put in new engine (the PO had gotten it stuck in the mud and apparently put a brick on the gas pedal until it blew). My locks don't work (sound like same plastic clips), dome light won't go off unless switched off, dash light intermittent (thats the H/L switch I just wriggle it and they work) had to add radio (get an adaptor from WallyWorld). Interior was full of mud, door panels covered with cig burns, etc, etc. 3-32x11.5, 1-31x10.5 At least you have salvage yards close to you. I live in Podunk, Arkansas now (I used to live on the Front Range - still have two boys there) and my nearest yard is an hour away. And they have very little. I guess Pathys weren't real popular around here like they were in CO. good luck and keep us informed on progress.

I used a Chilton's the first time and I didn't read carefully. here's a quote: "6. Loosen all the emgine mount bolts, position another floor jack under the engine and raise it just enough to release the pressure on the mounts" Just as a side note take a pick and clean all of the mud out of the recesses where the carrier nuts are (you would be surprised how much is in there) I thought I had stripped the nuts off until I cleaned all of the mud out and discovered I was only twisting on about the top third of the nut. Cleaned it all out and had plenty of grip (still busted a knuckle when it broke loose)

mine if Full of Alaskan Malamutes. Just say "load up" and get out of the way. I can relate to the hair thing. With my dogs there oare only two seasons: hair and mud (and usually some combination of both)

engine has to be lifted slightly, front diff mt brkts have to be removed also. I managed to get the x-member bolts out when I had it tilted down. BE CAREFUL! when it comes out it will do so in a hurry. I used a 4wheeler jack under it to catch it. keep fingers out from under anything that will hurt. It will fall when it gets loose.

anybody figure this out yet? Mine does it when I am over half throttle and over 3k rpm. I had put a used engine in my rig when I bought it so I have been babying it (easy on the throttle, shift early, etc.) till I was sure everything was good then I started running the Revs up. Thats when R2D2 showed up. I started looking for X-wings.

thanks. I was under there looking while I was replacing ex gasket found the sensor but I don't see a bolt - found the hole though. didn't look too close hope they didn't break it off and could't get the sensor out. at least I know that it is a simple swap-out. don't get out in the cold - my garage isn't heated so I know what it is like.

the PO swapped the trans (5spM/T) they put in a trans with an electronic sensor but I have a mech speedo. can I swap this out or would it be better to just buy an Aftermarket elec speedo. I just watch my tach now for speed info but having a cruise control would be nice (especially for us old lazy folks) they also snafu'd all of the wiring connections (4wd light would come on when I put it in rev) still working on that but would like to resolve the speedo problem while I'm laying around under it. Could it be as simple as swapping out the sensor?

cool map! added my info

Thanks Pezzy. I'll get this newfangled interwebnets thingy figgered out yet!

is there any way to use the search function to find people in my area? I live out in the boonies of Arkansas, USA (west central part) and was wondering if there was anyone local to 4 wheel with. I am new to the area (kinda) and was looking for new places to wander. This is the first time I have had a 4wd since I moved to this area (I have lived all over Colorado and have wheeled most of that state) but I now own a 93 SE and it is finally ready to play in the woods (new engine,etc. spent more fixing the PO abuse than I paid for it but I knew that going in). Lotta mudders around here but not a big Pathy area, mostly the big 3. Anybody in the area can post or PM me

I would like to know if you can just swap out the speed sensor to go back to mech from elec. I bought a 93 and the PO had swapped either the trans & transfer case or just the TC(maybe - I haven't looked at the #'s) what I have now is a Mech speedo and an elec sensor. I tailed somebody into town at 45, 55, etc. so now I just go off of the tach. would be nice for mileage tho

just did my own engine swap definitely PITA I used one of those ATV jacks to support the front diff getting it in and out. glad I did when I lifted the engine a little for clearance, it fell out but it fell right on the jack and since it is so wide stayed on the jack (made it easier to put back in that way too) I can relate to uncpathfinder smashed fingers were a major concern - it was easier once I pulled the crossmember off of the diff (torsion bars get in the way of dropping the crossmember) good luck I'll be happy to give any advice I can believe me if it could cause problems it did for me