Ashcroft 5 speed conversion

mistericeman · May 12, 2015

Using the defender tunnel with a spot of trimming is a better option as you can then use the correct gaitor ....
You 'may' have to trim the seatbox slightly to endure full operation of the hi/lo diff lock lever

texpis · May 12, 2015

I am using the series transfer box so the diff lock is the yellow button etc

Mick

Murtle · May 14, 2015

In your pictures have you moved the engine forwards at all? It looks like your transfer box is in exactly the original series position.

texpis · May 14, 2015

Hi murtle
Yes the engine is moved forwards 4" I wanted to keep everything looking stock

Mick

Murtle · May 14, 2015

Hi Mick, thanks for the clarification, do you mind if I ask another question? I'm trying to think how to best word this, but what's the distance (forwards or backwards) from the point where the bell housing joins the LT77 gearbox to the rear of the under bell housing chassis cross member?

In your picture it looks almost in line / level, from this I can then work out the length of my R380 stubby bell housing and adaptor plate to the very front cross member and know how much space there really is for a V8.

ronsealdeath · May 14, 2015

Murtle said:
Hi Mick, thanks for the clarification, do you mind if I ask another question? I'm trying to think how to best word this, but what's the distance (forwards or backwards) from the point where the bell housing joins the LT77 gearbox to the rear of the under bell housing chassis cross member?

In your picture it looks almost in line / level, from this I can then work out the length of my R380 stubby bell housing and adaptor plate to the very front cross member and know how much space there really is for a V8.

Hmm bit of a squeeze in an 88. But less fun in a 109!

texpis · May 14, 2015

From the back of that crossmember to the face of the gearbox is approx 25mm. Let us know the verdict would be interested.

Mick

texpis · May 14, 2015

What about a lt85 would save the width of a conversion plate!
Mick

nrgserv · May 26, 2015

:nothingtoadd:

well, its on the cards for mine, when I dig it out next.
200tdi disco engine and lt77 (already acquired) mated to series transferbox as like others I want to retain the red and yellow sticks

need to research disco bellhousing alternatives and what needs swapping, then accumulate the necessary parts.

bit old, but ere's the thread
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f6/dug-out-109-a-189574.html

texpis · Sep 22, 2015

Well it all fits and is going back together hopefully back on the road for 1st October

Brown · Sep 22, 2015

Congratulations. Have you fired it up and seen if it works yet?

texpis · Sep 22, 2015

Yes all looking good it still has the rear prop off waiting for a uj should be here tomorrow but it goes through the gears fine and moves in 4 wheel drive. It is a bit tight in places but all seems fine, hopefully go for a decent run around later.

texpis · Jan 11, 2016

Well all up and running did a trial in it yesterday.

landyandy675 · Apr 3, 2019

Hi Texpis, any chance we can swap numbers via PM as I need to discuss the fitting of the 5 speed kit. I'm in the process of fitting the kit but not sure about the h/L lever..
Cheers Andy

Shimsteriom · Apr 3, 2019

landyandy675 said:
Hi Texpis, any chance you can call me on ************ as I need to discuss the fitting of the 5 speed kit. I'm in the process of fitting the kit but not sure about the h/L lever..
Cheers Andy

You might want to send personal details such as phone numbers via a PM rather than posting them on an open forum.

blue beasty · Apr 3, 2019

Shimsteriom said:
You might want to send personal details such as phone numbers via a PM rather than posting them on an open forum.

If you avoid quoting personal info it makes editing easier

Shimsteriom · Apr 3, 2019

blue beasty said:
If you avoid quoting personal info it makes editing easier

Ooops

landyandy675 · Apr 3, 2019

Shimsteriom said:
You might want to send personal details such as phone numbers via a PM rather than posting them on an open forum.

Thanks for the heads up, message sent.... Ta

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