Hi fellow Jeepers,
I am in the process of rebuilding my '95 XJ Cherokee NP242J transfer case with new seals, bearings and chain.
I have had the parts for about a year. Tcase has done 325,000 and i could hear the original Borg Warner/Morse HV028 chain starting to rattle.
Anyway, i took everything apart and noticed a few things. My original chain is the rocker joint type, which was a little more expensive than the roll pin type. Thats Ok, as they are interchangeable.
But if you notice the pic below, the new Cloyes (Made in USA) chain on the right, has sloppy plates in some areas (they are tight in other areas with no gap). The Borg Warner on the left is tight all over and seems higher quality.
Has anyone notices this sort of thing in chains before. I will email the suppliere and manufacturer, as i am not sure this is correct in a new chain.
Cheers,