vacuum actuator bypass?

[ibnfe]

OK, if this sounds prepostrous, just say so. In my adventures under my beast, I have come to the conclusion that the transfer case vacuum actuator (ya know, that little *&^%$ that always doesn't work right when you need it) can be easily bypassed. Tell me if I am totally crazy or if this is as simple as it seems. I want to take your handy multi-fit choke cable (or something similar) and attach it in place of that "little *&^%$" actuator, eliminating the whole vacuum issue with the t-case and allowing manual engagement. Anybody see a problem with this? I can't, other than figuring out how to "lock" it in 2 or 4, but of course, I haven't done it yet either! Any input is welcome.

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If my Jeep can't get me where I want to go the way it sits, then I need to modify it some more. After all, Jeeps owners can do anything!
'85 Grand Wag
360 gas hog, stock for now
Beefed 727
new gears n goodies
35x12.50 BFG's
Custom Flares!
Be gentle, I'm gettin' there!

[BobBarry]

You could change it, but the actuator rod is pretty beefy; you'd either need a snow-plow control cable or rig up another transfer-case shifter with a connecting rod.

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Bob Barry<UL TYPE=SQUARE>* '78 Cherokee 4-door
* '88 Grand Wagoneer[/list]http://studentweb.providence.edu/~rbarry/wheels/

[ibnfe]

So I take it that it would be a major pain to engage it without a bit of leverage?

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If my Jeep can't get me where I want to go the way it sits, then I need to modify it some more (So far it has). After all, Jeeps owners can do anything!
'85 Grand Wag
healthy new 401 inwork!
MSD ignition
Beefed 727
new gears n goodies
35x12.50 BFG KO's
Custom Flares
Custom Suspension and 38" mudders soon!
Be gentle, I'm gettin' there!