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bigditch

New Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #1

Hi Guys,
Just Fettling My Series 3. Crank Oil Seal And New Clutch Done.
Need An Overdrive I Think. What's Out There And How Much?
Is There Another Type Apart From The Fairey?
Has Anyone Got One? Or A Vehicle That They Want To Get Rid Of With One Fitted. Would Purchase Whole Vehicle For Spares.
Possible Trade With My Off-road Disco?
Live In Manchester Area.

Ta All

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #2

There is a cheeper option of changing the 3rd and 4th gear ratios in the transfer box.
Threre is a company that will sell you a kit to do this but i cant remember their name.
Anyone?

 

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trunkneck

New Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #3

been looking for something simular myself though i cant fit an overdrive due to my pto being used ashcroft transmissions look fav at the mo with there hi ratio transfer box at around 300 quid i put a thread on the other day titled anybody tried it there web site is on there

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #4

Thats the one
Ashcroft Transmissions

Thanks Trunkneck

 

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Qhriss

New Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #5

clivees said:

Thats the one
Ashcroft Transmissions

Thanks Trunkneck

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Aaaaahhhh ! Lovely ! Was looking for just that thing ! Did not fancy swapping axles ( after having just changed ALL the road springs -with a broken leg Just need the £255 now.......

 

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bigditch

New Member

• Apr 24, 2008

• #6

Thanks all. Something to think about. Price is a bit of a shocker though.
Looking at the price of o/drives. Not bad.
So, if i decide on this option how does it work. I understand the overdrive.
Am I right in thinking that the gears are a bit 'taller' in third and fourth?
As simple as that?

Ta

 

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Sean

Banned

• Apr 24, 2008

• #7

do the poor mans OD thing and fit some 750s

 

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trunkneck

New Member

• Apr 25, 2008

• #8

glencoyne engineering will do a gear box rebuild and set it up pretty much how you want it ratio wise . were the ashcroft one is just a new caseing and cogs and you put them in yourself i think it is slightly higher geared than a fairey which should make motorway work a bit more pleasant

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Apr 25, 2008

• #9

Of course you do need the power to push her along and then there the stopping to think about.
Its not just one thing you know.

 

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ETC7867

New Member

• Apr 25, 2008

• #10

The gears you are on about are the transfer box final output on high ratio, this is a good option because the low ratio is or should be the same.

There is a cheeper option of changing the 3rd and 4th gear ratios in the transfer box.
Threre is a company that will sell you a kit to do this but i cant remember their name.
Anyone?

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The quote is a little misleading, it affects all the high range gears not just 3rd 4th

 

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bigditch

New Member

• Apr 25, 2008

• #11

Got it. Plenty to chew on.
The tyres option though will need a bit more of an explanation.
Bigger tyres = go faster for less revs?
If you put big tyres on it will effect speedo will it not?
Will they catch on things on full lock.

More info please

 

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clivees

Well-Known Member

• Apr 27, 2008

• #12

bigditch said:

If you put big tyres on it will effect speedo will it not?

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Yes
Your speedo will read slow.

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Will they catch on things on full lock.

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Mybe but this is ajustabul with littel stops on a Landy.