Jeep arrived in Philly in one piece, but I have a problem!

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Jeep arrived in Philly in one piece, but I have a problem!

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It was in four wheel drive with the hubs locked when it arrived on the carrier. I unlocked the hubs (I have Warn locking hubs) and shifted into two wheel drive. Everything is fine but, the overdrive won't stay on, It will upshift, and then there is a clicking noise, and it bounces back into neutral. If I pull the lever fully back, so the overdrive isn't being used, it runs fine. I have a PTO winch, attached on the back with an adapter, and I have that switched into the unlocked (lever pushed forward) position, before anyone asks! Any opinions?
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I talked to "Herm the overdrive guy" today. He says it is most likely a sticking synchro. The overdrive/rebuilt engine/transmission/transfer case setup doesn't have that many miles on it. He says it may loosen up and wear in in time, or I might need to pull it and have it gone through.
1952 M38A1
Marine core reinforced rear bumper, military transistorized turn signal upgrade, arctic heater, 11" drum brakes, 200L PTO winch, Huffy overdrive, deep water fording kit, RT 68 vehicle mounted radio, Trac Locs front and rear.
www.danhenk.com
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