[Fitting Discovery Maxidrive Drivetrain on a Defender 110]

Yep fairly simple bolt on for both axles, assuming we're talking axles from a series one disco. Two small issues for the rear, spring seats and prop. You'll need to use the spring seats off the 110 axle as they are bigger diameter than the disco ones. The salisbury diff has a longer nose and hence uses a shorter prop, so you'll need to source a longer prop. Prop from a TD5 110 with non-salisbury rear axle may fit, or if not a custom prop.

The other fly in the ointemnt is the weight issue, I'm not sure that a rover axle is rated for the rear axle weight of a 110, this may cause problems with the insurance men in the event of an accident unless you had the 110 weights down rated.

Mark

Thanks a lot.

Yes we are talking about a Disco Series 1.

Actually i was thinking to swap only the third member not the whole axle....will it work?

For the weight shouldn't the Discovery diff be lighter than the Salsbury?

I will be swaping the disovery MAxidrive drivetrain into the the Defender 110.

I will need a longer prop shaft shouldn't the one on the disco fit which is actually an early range rover prop shaft.

Thanks

Jay

[Rear diff]

Many thanks

Discos 1994 and above were 24 splines....i think rangies 92 and up were 24 splines.

There should be easy to find but you will break them in no time they are only 20% stronger than the 10 spline.

I have a full Maxidrive set up for sales (Maxidrive HD axles rear and front with complete third members set up in ARB RD 56 and Maxidrive R&P 4.75). Set up is located in Lebanon.

Set up is on a disco with 36" tyres.

Shipping sould not be that bad provided custom charges are not high in the UK.

Thanks

Jay

[Wheels & Tyres]

the tweaking is easy enough if you have several good reads of the thread in the archive. the only two problems i had where once i took the max fuel screw out to remove the steel collar i lost count of the turns so took ages to get that right again & if you wind the boost up i found you have to turn the diaphram almost back to standard to reduce smoke on pickup.

just do it gradually & back it off if you dont like the smoke. oh & keep notes of what you've done. it took me a few weeks before i left it alone & i havent touched it since.

Andy

I m running 36"x12.5-15 on 15x8 with 41/4" BS from American Racing Wheels

http://www.gulfcoastrovers.com/rovers/arwhl/15x8/

Of course i had to limit the steering as the overall width of this tyre is 13.2"

But for the 12.5" BFG a 15x8 should do with minimum steering limitation.

These wheels are excellent in terms of what you pay for. $50 a piece.

Cheers

[Fitting Discovery Maxidrive Drivetrain on a Defender 110]

Hi

Can the the drivetrain (complete third member R&P 4.75 with ARB RD 56 and HD MAxidrive 24 splines rear and front axles ) be fit on a defender 110?

I m assuming the front should a be a bolt on no?

What about the rear which is a Salsbury?

Thanks

Jay

[Roll Cages for Disco I]

Really? Pictures?

Can't help with the question tho...

Yes 36" on a Disco I body lift/flared and 3" OME lift that's it

Of course an heavy duty drivetrain is a must or you will be breaking stock rover diffs and axles by the minute

Can't figue out how to post some pics on this site .....

Some pics on www.discoweb.org

Jay

[Roll Cages for Disco I]

Looking for roll cages suppliers to fit a discovery I.

Most of them are for Defenders.....

Apprecaite suppliers contact (tel and e-mail)

Jay

[1983 Range Rover Tie Rod ins]

Was wondering is the drag link and tie rods of later models discovery 1 (1996) can fit the tie rod of the early range rover 1983.

Thanks

[V8 3.5 Caburattor engine]

Jay, I've got two V8 3.5's with 3.9 cams in them. They are both fine engines with excellent power. Its a common mod which is recommended by RPi. In some eyes, the 3.9 is actually a weaker engine than the 3.5 due to thinner wall liners etc. Apart from that, they are identical so I don't see how the 3.9 cam in a 3.5 could have any risk at all.

Donald

Did you notice substancil increase in power with 3.9 cam....will it be a direct replacement for the 3.5

I was thinking sinc the 3.9 will be genrating more power I was concerned about the wall liners. But since you are saying they are thicker there should not be any risk at all.

Who are the good sources for a 3.9 camshaft in the UK and what are they priced at?

[V8 3.5 Caburattor engine]

Although I haven't done it, swapping the 3.9 cam will give a better mid-range response.

Won't the 3.9 cam in a 3.5 Carby bee too much on the cylinders and pistons

[Really bad handling... again]

Bish ,

The A-Frame ball joint was not changed. But all other bushes were replaced.

It does not have a lift, but is on HD springs.

Not checked the swivel pre-loads, but I plan to have a good look at the swivels and bearings at the weekend.

I had this problem on my disco and it could be:

-Tyre balancing or badly bent wheels

-Panhard rod bushings(My case !!!) this happened two times

-Bent track rod or drag link (happened alos twice: bent it on rocks) very easy to straighten make sure you weld some steel corners to it to add some strength as they bend very easy and this will save alingments after off roads.

-Steering Damper in case you have it relocated...(if it was not relolcated appropriately)

Does it wander at all speeds or a particular speed...when decreasing or increasing speed

Hope this helps

[V8 3.5 Caburattor engine]

Magnecor 8mm leads, best price I found was £45.50 from rallydesign.co.uk;

there are links on lumenition's page, for the coil, I haven't replaced my own yet, although it may be a future project

cheers

Mark

This engine is becoming sluggish....rangey is not driven much we had since 1983 and been sitting aroung since 1996...

Can the 3.9 camshaft fit this engine will it cause premature wear to the pistons or cylinders...

Thanks

Jay

[V8 3.5 Caburattor engine]

All that I seem to read/hear says Magnecor leads, possibly Lumenition coil/electronic ignition, although for myself I'm thinking Edis-style.

As for the camshaft, I hear that it's worthwhile putting a 3.9 camshaft in, gives 2° advance, although that's unconfirmed. Rpi produce nice-looking stats with their upgrade camshafts/timing gears etcetera.

Mark

Thanks for the feedack. Any odeasd on the prices of the Magnecor leads and Lumtnition coil.....

Jay

[V8 3.5 Caburattor engine]

Still have the stock v8 carby engine(never been rebuilt before) on my 1983 Rangie.

Considering upgrading

-Coil and spark wires (Jacobs Electronics ??)

-Hi performance cam shaft

Cost and is it worth it?

Recommended suppliers?