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Thanks Thanks for all the input, I appreciate it.

Maybe I should rephrase the question: Does anyone know how to install a bypass switch to disengage the 4wd when transfer case is in 4 low to stop the truck from bucking & jumping on asphalt when backing trailer in a crooked driveway. On the generation 2 there was an article about this situation...

Need to know how to disengage 4wd while in the low side of transfer case for backing trailer.

Need to know how to disengage 4wd in low range while backing trailer on an '04 automatic.

Thanks everybody for all the input. I apologize to all you guys who have been out there crawling around in the snow and mud. But I think we have had a good discussion of the "53s". Got mine back from the shop today with a new "56" in it. Gonna put it on the road tomorrow for a test...

93 3/4 ton with 3. 54 gears,Reg cab long bed 4x4 automatic with 150k miles Tire size: 285x75R16 Problem: Will not shift into overdrive until you back off on power. Once you back off on the power, it will shift into OD and stay. Acts like an "old style" modulator valve bad. Replaced TPS, no...

Went to the dealer's shop today and looked at the old and the new block. The old was a "53". The new is a "56". So, there is some "53" blocks in the early model '01's. Our manufacture date was 02/00. We appreciate all the input here. Hope this helps anyone else that has an early model '01.

Does anyone have a '01 with cracked block problems? Have an early 2001, 3500 HO with 55k miles. Two weeks ago developed a severe water/antifreeze leak. Is a cracked block-a 4" crack on the passenger side right beneath freeze plugs about #4 & 5 cylinder. Problem is a casting flaw. Cummins is...