Simon_CSK Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 As you will know that when the D2 was introduced LR removed the diff lock capability on the gearbox simply by removing the lever and adding traction control as an alternative. I am about to change the gearbox on my D2 and the transfer box has the capability for the difflock to be retrofitted. It would seem madness to me not to try and add this to my car when I have easy access. I have made a plate that fits to the actuator however when I played with the lever there appeared to be three positions. I always was led to beleive that the difflock was either in or out and that there was no neutral. Is that the case or is there a third position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Curious. I’ve only seen two positions on LT230s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I would suspect you can feel the void between the two positions. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 as far as i know , there are 3 postion's on a lt230 , 12 o-clock is difflock 10 and 14.00 are neutral , i don't know what the 10 o-clock position is for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 There are indeed three detents, only two of which (middle and one outer) are selectable with the control lever properly set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 25 minutes ago, lo-fi said: There are indeed three detents, only two of which (middle and one outer) are selectable with the control lever properly set up. So I don't have a busted transfer box then. I haven't yet worked out yet how to activate it. The proper lever is £355 so that is a non starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 No, that's absolutely normal if you read through the rebuild manual, it even mentions the unused third position somewhere. Must be able to get a second had lever from something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I have a couple of dead V8 D1/RRC gearbox and T/boxes with linkages at the back of the shed , would they work ? Not sure on D2 gearlever layout . cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 I think it's all in the wrong place in a D2 hence the cable shift kits that are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 Diff lock shaft with the 2 flats parallel to chassis is disengaged, the operating lever that attaches should face forward, then the difflock lever in cab moves the shaft to the left which is diff lock engaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted October 4, 2019 Author Share Posted October 4, 2019 The D2 Hi Lo lever as standard just moves back and forward. I think the kit allows a left right shift for engaging the Diff lock. I think I can set a cable up to move the lever easily enough at the gearbox end was thinking about an electrical actuator at the cab end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 The difflock/Hi Lo levers and gubbins are the same on the 300 tdi Disco. However there is a difference between Auto and Manuel (por favor?)You need like for like. So Auto 300Tdi fits Auto Td5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnoK Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 You need the gearbox shift lever housing and the difflock actuator and mounting off a D1make that work. Remove the current shift lever housing and transfer the stick and springs etc over and refit, then bolt down the difflock lever and linkages. You will also need a D1 hi/lo actuating lever for the T/C as there is a difference between the 2, the D2 is straight and the hi/lo linkage won't line up properly, the D1 linkage is doglegged and that lines the selector rod up nicely. http://www.discovery2.co.uk/D1_to_D2_cdl.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 That looks do able now does anyone have the selector mechanism they would like to part with for a manual box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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