converting to shift on the fly

[carnuck]

Attach a vacuum hose to the front axle shift motor (I don't have a diagram handy so not sure which port, but I think it's the back port, furthest from the linkage) and roll the car slightly till you hear the axle click engaged (or turn the front axle yoke by hand with the front driveshaft off till you hear/feel the click as it engages or at least stops being movable by hand if you don't hear it)
   Leave the vacuum attached and drive onto the ramps ready to lock up.

[Eagle1984]

Thanks. He might just jack up the one side and spin them to engage once it is jacked up. I understand the diagram I found correctly for 2 wheel drive the vacuum line connects to the rear port and the port going to front end is plugged.

http://oljeep.com/gw/vac/axle/83-84-FSJ-FrontAxle2-whl.jpg

For 4 wheel drive it bypasses the front axle motor/pump, ignores the check valve and connects to the front port on the transfer shift motor, correct?

http://oljeep.com/gw/vac/axle/83-84-FSJ-FrontAxle4-whl.jpg

Also where is the vacuum reservoir located in the engine compartment? What does the vacuum pump look like. How is the reservoir filled?

[Eagle1984]

Thanks for all the help. But it looks like my parents have decided I would be better off selling the Eagle and the parts car they bought and getting something newer instead. Which I guess is the mature thing to do as I can't really afford to give the car the care she needs. She sits outside all day and does deserve better. I saved her from sitting underneath a Pine Tree in Michigan now I guess It is someone else time to enjoy and take care of her. I am a bit emotional over it though. Still plain on getting the new transfer case, axle fixed, and 4 wheel drive fixed if it helps sell faster. I hate making the mature choice.

[Zoro]

Thanks for all the help. But it looks like my parents have decided I would be better off selling the Eagle and the parts car they bought and getting something newer instead. Which I guess is the mature thing to do as I can't really afford to give the car the care she needs. She sits outside all day and does deserve better. I saved her from sitting underneath a Pine Tree in Michigan now I guess It is someone else time to enjoy and take care of her. I am a bit emotional over it though. Still plain on getting the new transfer case, axle fixed, and 4 wheel drive fixed if it helps sell faster. I hate making the mature choice.

Eagles can be VERY reliable once you get the bugs worked out. I have an '84 Wagon that I drive every day with well over 200k on the clock and it is the most reliable vehicle I've owned. Granted it does have a few bugs here and there.

Even if you do end up selling your Eagles off you can always come back at some point down the road