I'm currently in the middle of installing a D1 t-case shifter in my D2. I got the CDL to work but I can't get the high-low range shifter to work. I got it lined up in high range and when I went to shift it into low range it moved into neutral and the no-mesh light came up, but it wouldn't move into low range. Now I can't get it to move out of neutral and back into high range, with the new linkage or just pushing on it with my hand.

I plan to pull out the interlock solenoid just in case that is the problem. However i'm not sure that is the problem, is there anything else that could keep this from shifting?

For reference this is what i'm using for a linkage for the high-low shifter:
http://www.landroversonly.com/forums...ery-2-a-56893/

 

Are you moving when you try a shift? Sometimes if you are rolling slowly it's easier to move into gear.

You have the transmission in "N" right?

 

USING THE TRANSFER GEARBOX
There are two ways of operating the transfer
gearbox lever; the ‘normal’ method -
recommended for inexperienced drivers - and
the ‘advanced’ method for experienced drivers.

Normal method
With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, apply both foot brake and parking
brake and then move the automatic gearbox
selector to the ‘N’ (neutral) position before
moving the transfer lever fully forward or
backwards to the required position.
If there is resistance to the gear engaging, do
not force the lever. Instead, with the engine
running, apply the foot brake and parking
brake, momentarily engage ‘D’ (drive) on the
main gearbox then return it to the ‘N’ position
and try again.

Advanced method
Changing from ‘H’ (High) to ‘L’ (Low) or vice
versa without stopping the vehicle can be
achieved as follows:
Reduce (or increase) the speed of the vehicle to
5 mph (8 km/h) and release the accelerator.
Select ‘N’ and move the transfer lever quickly to
the required ‘H’ or ‘L’ position. Finally, reselect
‘D’ with the main gear selector and continue
driving as normal.

Audible warning
A constant, high pitched, warning chime will
sound whenever the starter switch is turned on
when the transfer gearbox lever is in the ‘N’
(neutral) position. The warning is intended to
remind the driver that the appropriate ‘High’ or
‘Low’ range gearing should be engaged.

 

I do have that transmission in neutral, I'll try rolling it back and forth some when I get home. I think there could be some preload on the gears thats keeping them from moving in place.

 

Would the engine not running have an effect?

 

I do not believe that the engine needs to running to switch into Hi/Low range. The key needs to be in the on position so you can move the transmission into "N", but I don't think the engine running matters.

 

Thanks for the help.

I was able to get it to shift but I had to roll it back and forth while I moved the lever.

I still want to get the solenoid out just in case it decides to fail while i'm out in the woods somewhere. Do you only have to unbolt the breather hose and remove the bracket that holds the 6 multi-plugs to get at the solenoid?