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oddwriter

Member

• Feb 29, 2016

• #1

Has anyone on here done the Ashcroft conversion to high ratio transfer box, if so were there any problems? I've heard its a good conversion to do to improve normal driveability day to day, so I'm thinking about it. Are any special tools needed?
Thanks in anticipation

 

SpringDon

Well-Known Member

• Feb 29, 2016

• #2

Yes. No problems or special tools but you do need their modified transfer casing which comes as part of the exchange. The case has some machining performed on it (not sure where)

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Feb 29, 2016

• #3

apparently works better with bigger engines, the series diesel 2.0L and 2.285L may struggle with it

there are some peeps on here that have it

 

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divie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 1, 2016

• #4

I would not think about one if you have a 2.25 doozle up front.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Mar 1, 2016

• #5

oddwriter said:

Has anyone on here done the Ashcroft conversion to high ratio transfer box, if so were there any problems? I've heard its a good conversion to do to improve normal driveability day to day, so I'm thinking about it. Are any special tools needed?
Thanks in anticipation

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I have done it. It is an easy job, and is an excellent piece of kit.

But as they say^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^, you rally need a bit more power than a 2 1/4 diesel to make use of the extra gearing, except on downhill. It is great with Ford V6 or Perkins 4/236.very strong, these powerful conversions can break a Fairey overdrive.

Might be good in a petrol, especially tuned a bit, or upgraded to 2.5