Trying to ID Gearbox in 86"

Maltloaf · Aug 27, 2023

I have an early 86" (1953) with a late Series 3 engine. Owned it for about 18 years and finally need to get around to rebuilding the engine and gearbox. However, for the life of me I can't find the serial number on the gearbox. Where most serial numbers are there is an 'E' but that is all. Transfer box has 2406 stamped on it on the edge of the flange where it joins the gearbox. The clutch is not hydraulic, and the gearbox is not synchromeshed on second gear.

Any thoughts how to ID this box?

lynall · Aug 27, 2023

Maltloaf said:
I have an early 86" (1953) with a late Series 3 engine. Owned it for about 18 years and finally need to get around to rebuilding the engine and gearbox. However, for the life of me I can't find the serial number on the gearbox. Where most serial numbers are there is an 'E' but that is all. Transfer box has 2406 stamped on it on the edge of the flange where it joins the gearbox. The clutch is not hydraulic, and the gearbox is not synchromeshed on second gear.

Any thoughts how to ID this box?

You might need to post up pics of the boxes.
Early fter boxes had the oil filler on top set in one of the blank plates, they also had a stupidly small level bung.
Early gearboxes had a dipstick, with a spring clip holding the round tin filler cap on, later the cap became fixed in and the filler/lever bung was on the side, though I think that was s2 onwards.
I don't think 1st/2nd gear went synchro until late 2a or s3 came out?

Might be an idea to ask on the s1forum?

Maltloaf · Aug 27, 2023

You can see the 2406 and the E here

Maltloaf · Aug 27, 2023

No dip-stick

tottot · Aug 27, 2023

If no dipstick likely later box, the 58 series 2 I had still had the dip stick. Pics of the whole thing including bell housing will help. Is sounding a bit of a mix and match.

Maltloaf · Aug 27, 2023

Hmm, that is where I was going. Box still in the truck as it is my daily drive (confirmed by the muck in the photo!). Was hoping to get my ducks in a row before taking it off the road. You know, like having a workable serial number. Ho hum

LucaMiles · Jan 10, 2024

Websites like Paddocks Spares or Rimmersbrothers offer comprehensive parts catalogs for Land Rovers. You can browse parts diagrams and compare them to your photos to potentially identify the gearbox model.

tottot · Jan 10, 2024

For some daft reason Land Rover put the suffix for the series 3 gear box on the edge of the transfer box.
There are also some very late 2a [ full syncro box's] that have odd markings.

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