110 tray back questions

There have been LT85"S in going condition for around $500 on Ebay this year. One was advertised twice.
I just fully reconditioned one for under $900 - got the shafts & bearings etc straight from Ashcroft in England. The layshaft was OK to re use. Some get more damaged & cost more to recon.

Converting to 4 speed - I've done one- requires a different bellhousing, throwout bearing, slave cyl & rod, clutch plate, gear lever grommet & engine mounts, plus modifying the seat box for high/low lever.

Regards

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Originally Posted by Nero

<Snip> I've read a couple threads about the MA5 but by the time I buy the gearbox and conversion kit plus the messing around with custom shafts it will cost well in excess of what I paid for the vehicle in the first place.

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Just to clarify. The kit I do uses the standard prop shafts and everything remains in the original position.

Also if you fit the Isuzu MSA, it is then possible to sell the original starter motor, LT85, Bellhousing and Flywheel housing. Depending what price you get for these, my estimations are that you can have the MSA to go in for around $3K (give or take) which includes everything from the engine to the transfer case to drive away.

Nero, If you think its to much work & pass it up, let me know I'm in the
Southwest too !!!


Jeff [0419950706]

Cheers for your comments sounds like a second hand LT85 or rebuilding the current one is the go 3K give or take will be running very close to what I paid for the vehicle in the first place. On top of if I stay away from big mud tyres and massive caravans I think the LT85 will be up to what I will be asking of it.

Hi Nero I have a lt85 out of my county I could sell you. I am in qld though, and couldn't send it for a couple of weeks, out of town at the moment

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Originally Posted by lambrover

Hi Nero I have a lt85 out of my county I could sell you. I am in qld though, and couldn't send it for a couple of weeks, out of town at the moment

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I probably won't get the vehicle to my place before Jan anyway give us a yell when you get back, although I suspect the shipping might be a bit steep, is it a ex V8 or diesel jobby?

A V8 one, not sure on shipping costs