Ed Poore Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Adapter: https://www.onlinegearboxparts.com/product/jeep-aw4-transmission-to-lt230-adapter-kit/ Stephen, other than LGT, have you drive autos much off road? With your low gearing you'd still get pretty good engine braking. Hopefully it fits unlike my adapter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 9 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Only auto I've ever driven was my mums Saab 900.... Regards Stephen And LGT.... For 3 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Just now, Bowie69 said: And LGT.... For 3 minutes. Of course....... How could I forget..... Look at the havoc and mayhem those three minutes have cost .......lol, never mind the drain on my pocket... Regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Auto, you won't regret it - with the portals and diff locks, tyres, a torquey V8 and suspension travel it really does round it off Just for reference, since you opened your van back doors in my yard I have not looked at Lexus V8's for sale at all , well not much............or V8 TLC's at all........ Steve 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 i'd go auto personally and if it wasn't for fitting the hydraulic winch i'd have fitted an auto to my work 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Honestly can't we just let the guy fit the gearbox that he wants? I'm sure if it turns out to be a disaster he'll come back and swap it easily enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 @FridgeFreezer what box have you got with the portal bus ??? Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I'm fairly sure it's a 4.6 coupled to an R380 and then LT230 (possibly with an overdrive?). So basically no 109 components left 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 No persuasion here, just options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I'm biased as I do prefer manuals but if you make an adaptor for a short LT77 assuming you have one in stock you know you can always upgrade it to a stumpy R380 as a bolt in exercise should you feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 minute ago, muddy said: I'm biased as I do prefer manuals but if you make an adaptor for a short LT77 assuming you have one in stock you know you can always upgrade it to a stumpy R380 as a bolt in exercise should you feel the need. This makes a lot of sense as I have 2 x short LT77 Boxes Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 That would be my personal route, landrover gearboxs seem to have a bad rep but you do actually have to try a little bit to kill them unlike the diffs/shafts. Biggest drawback of the LT77 is perhaps a weak reverse often caused by over enthusiastic reverse light switch adjustment causing poor mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 55 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: No persuasion here Ha, you knew what you were doing..........giving me a drive of that infernal machine of yours.......lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FridgeFreezer Posted July 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 29, 2023 4 hours ago, Stellaghost said: @FridgeFreezer what box have you got with the portal bus ??? R380 + 1.003:1 LT230, my axles are 5.99:1 overall ratio and the tyres are ~36" (they claim to be 37's). If we're having the bun-fight over gearboxes my reasoning was that manuals are more "survivable", they can live with problems or abuse and be bodged in the field or nursed home, whereas autos rely on everything being just right or they won't play. Wrong oil, not enough oil, no oil, dirty oil, oil too hot = you're dead. Plus it's one less cooler to plumb in, no kickdown to set up etc. and there's a big stick that lets me choose exactly what is going on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 16 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Ha, you knew what you were doing..........giving me a drive of that infernal machine of yours.......lol Regards Stephen Good thing you didn't drive mine, or you'd be putting leather seats and air suspension in Sid 13 hours ago, FridgeFreezer said: R380 + 1.003:1 LT230, my axles are 5.99:1 overall ratio and the tyres are ~36" (they claim to be 37's). If we're having the bun-fight over gearboxes my reasoning was that manuals are more "survivable", they can live with problems or abuse and be bodged in the field or nursed home, whereas autos rely on everything being just right or they won't play. Wrong oil, not enough oil, no oil, dirty oil, oil too hot = you're dead. Plus it's one less cooler to plumb in, no kickdown to set up etc. and there's a big stick that lets me choose exactly what is going on. There's definitely something to be said for that. The later electronic boxes are a bit less black magic, but still heavily rely on the oil being not chocolate milk. A manual you flush out and it'll be good for another 100k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Lifting operations dont worry @Ed Poore its really just to get it out of the way at the moment, I'm not racing you...honest... Will most likely strip some unwanted bits off ie; cut off hoses, air conditioning pump etc I suppose its also in a good position to strip off viscose coupling and get some decent measurements for the adapter I will be manufacturing Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: dont worry @Ed Poore its really just to get it out of the way at the moment, I'm not racing you...honest It's not a race, you'll beat me. Benefit of grown up children rather than bratty little ones. Any bits you strip off I'd potentially be interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 19 minutes ago, Ed Poore said: It's not a race, you'll beat me. Benefit of grown up children rather than bratty little ones. Any bits you strip off I'd potentially be interested in. Anything I don't need you can have Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 So because I'm stupid, I took off the viscous coupling and put it down, not appreciating anything about the oil inside Now my bench is covered deep joy and happiness regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Good corrosion prevention. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 On an initial look see and putting a short Lt77 bell housing up against engine, things don't look too far away, should be relatively straightforward to knock up an adapter regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Well at least it won't rust now... It'll probably free up more space than benefit it'd provide but the aircon pumps make fantastic air compressors if you lubricate them. I miss having that setup on my 110, hence why I'd be interested in having a spare pump as I'll probably convert it for on board air before aircon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Bowie69 said: Good corrosion prevention. Ha, that would be fine but the bench is inside the garage not outside...lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Just now, Stellaghost said: On an initial look see and putting a short Lt77 bell housing up against engine, things don't look too far away, should be relatively straightforward to knock up an adapter regards Stephen Just be careful of the starter motor - I'll take a piccy if I can get to it of the A340 bell housing to see if it's got a recess for the gear to spin out an engage. Or I could look through my notes to see which wires are the ones to spin it over. From memory it's one of the large black ones down the passenger side of the engine is the main feed. One of the earth's is on the drivers side and a second one I think on the passenger side engine mount. Can't remember which one is the solenoid wire though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30, 2023 Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 Also ring gear is held on with just a few tacks on one side so that will be easily removed to fit onto modified tdi flywheel regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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