Topic: Jammed t-case shifter behind R151f

[MTtoys]

I just found an R151F tranny, bellhousing to t-case w/ 175k on it.  It has been sitting for two years under a rolled '86 turbo truck w/minimal damage beyond a torn bedside and flattened roof.  I bought it cheap, but for a reason:

The mainshaft and rear t-case output spin smoothly in all gears with minimal play, but the t-case shifter is stuck in 2 high.  Stuck as in it doesn't even wiggle.  

Does anyone know where I should start troubleshooting w/ this?    I have never seen a broken gear-driven t-case before (esp. 23 spline), so I'm at a loss.

Regards,
Todd

Cheap doesn't always mean inexpensive...

[CruzrDave]

Have you taken the shift handle out and tried to shift it with a small pry bar. I don't think its broken. It could be a bent shift rod, frosen interlock pin. Was the shift handle bent( like if the guys leg hit it)? That could have caused the shift rods to bend. Was the t-case cover so no water got inside?I've seen rust prevent shifting. Pull the 4 bolt tin cover on the top of the T-case and see what it looks like.
Let me know,
DAVE