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Yes that sounds much easier than with the Cummins, double declutch and do 10 movements for each gear whilst constantly trying to not loose the very little momentum you've gained through the last tiny ratio or get too far off the boost or you're going to have to drop back down again .. and then...

I didn't say mine has a Salisbury front... I don't need it as I'm not over weight. The 130 front rover axle was higher rated as well even though it's exactly the same axle so it would be only a paperwork exercise to uprate the axle limit to this weight as no design change has occured. We often...

Clunk! Shudder shudder..,. But as we already discovered I can't drive.... Look all I'm saying is if you want to tow, heavy and often, you aren't worried about load capacity in your vehicle only what's behind it then a lorry engine is a good option for making things easier, quieter and more fuel...

Then you're limited to top speed until you stop again to change range

Oh well, guess I can't drive then. Salisbury front axle adds to your weight limit or the big Dana's that are sometimes fitted. You stick to what works for you and I will for me huh Carrying capacity in the vehicle isof no concern to me.

You misunderstand my meaning... What I mean is 130bhp from a Cummins isn't the same as 130bhp from a 2.5 litre engine. The reason I fitted a Cummins is that I tow a lot, up big hills. With a 2.5 litre engine this is perfectly possible but you have to use high revs/boost and if you can't carry...

Rough list of parts needed.... Engine, any turbo'd with VE or P pump (older DPS pump on early 130bhp (non intercooled) is fine but not tuneable) Gearbox, zfS5-42 or the old Spicer box 1.003:1 or 0.9:1 transfer ratio gearset Conversion gear ZF to LT230 Joi ing adapter ZF to LT230 Engine/gearbox...

TD5 will not see which way a 130bhp (lowest output) Cummins powered 90 went if you have 3 tons on a trailer behind it. The Cummins makes as much torque at idle as a TD5 makes at max, and it makes 130bhp from near idle to redline. If grunt is what you want you will not get more. The difference...

The autoboxes fitted to the Rams aren't up to the job. Manual ZF 5 speed from the Daf 45 is the way to go as it's designed for the power and easy to mate to the LT230

Hi, I have a Cummins converted 90. It's a fantastic conversion depending on what you want from it. Mines used for towing on the weight limit and as such the ex lorry engine is perfect.

The front is pretty heavy, on the official axle limit in fact. I wasn't convinced that any airbag that would fit in the space of the spring was up to the task long term. Also it would probably mean a move to an electronic control system rather than my bombproof all mechanical on on the rear. I...

It actually came from a guy called Reece Myers. I had designed my own from plywood and was going to make a steel version but Reece only charges £100 for it and he was supplying the billet input gear to join the boxes so I got one from here... Incidentally it's identical to my plywood template so...

As she stands now... The idea was to paint this year but the weather's got the best of me so it'll be next year for the bodywork

Fair lump

The engine is a non turbo 5.9 Cummins, still 130bhp and more torque at tickover than the 200tdi had flat out. I rebuilt it completely as it was from an overheated horsebox. The gearbox is a 5 speed ZF from a daf lorry mated to the lt230 transfer box with 1.003:1 ratios in high range. 1800rpm at...

I thought the chassis was in reasonable condition but as it turned out it wasn't as good as I thought. Any sign of rust was cut out and new steel put in, nothing was simply plated over even had to remove radius arm mounts to get to the bits under them

Unfortunately the phone I used to take the pics of the rebuild is knackered but I have got a few.. This is essentially the air suspension. P38 rear bags with axle and chassis mounts modified to fit. These are connected to a lorry trailer levelling valve so it self levels. I've hinged the...

Not exactly a build thread as it’s practically finished now but a photo of the bare bones nonetheless. Built as a workhorse for towing and as a mobile workshop for the farm, onboard compressor and air tanks with airline fittings, air suspension in rear for self levelling, 24/12v jump start...