Case 580 Super E 4WD Linkage Broken

What happened was the linkages lead down to the rear of the transfer case which ends at 2 anchor points on the rear of the transfer case. These ears have completely snapped off. Now when you lift the lever in the cab there is now no pivot point and the rod/yoke which engages/disengages 4WD cannot be moved.

The 64million dollar question is how can this be fixed?? It looks like this case is cast iron. Spoke to some welders and they said be prepared to spend lots of money if cast!!! Are there any other alternatives??? Currently, I have pushed the rod in so I have 4WD all the time. This helps for now, but looking for a long term fix.

Again, all HELP is appreciated.

Tom

I think I am going to have to "rig" some other kind of pivot point. Hopefully I can find some clear area underneath to bolt this "contraption" to. Will let you know what I come up with. THANKS for the feedback!!

Tom

I think Bob's suggestion is the first thing I'm going to try. Sonny, drilling into the case kind of scares me. Maybe as a fall back position. It's been raining in CT for the last 3 days so can't do any work till maybe this weekend.

I have to see if there are any structural bolts etc. If there are I could make my a home made anchor. I did discover that the possible reason this broke was the previous owner snapped the threaded rod onto which the yoke screws on. Someone then welded this rod back on and when they did it they put it on crooked. It was tipped upward. I suppose after years of stress because of the "bent" yoke stressed these anchor point and well there you have it.

Thanks to all for your responses. Will keep you guys updated once I get a dry day to do more investigating.

Thanks
Tom