rangie transferbox - which one?

[Import]

Picked up a transferbox supposedly ex Rangerover.
How do I determine which model? I'm assuming at this stage its from a 3 speed 727. I hope so as I want to mate it to a chrysler 318 v8.
Dont let that bit of heresy put you off educating me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
Look forward to your replies.
cheers
Import.

[Pierre]

What's the number on the transfer box? That will certainly help identify it. Post the info and we'll see.

HTH

Peter

[DaveS3]

LT 230.

Dave

[Pierre]

In all probability, Dave, but I was after the serial number eg 23D123456E so could authenticate the tfr box origin, if you see what I mean.

Cheers

Pete

[DaveS3]

Originally posted by Pierre
In all probability, Dave, but I was after the serial number eg 23D123456E so could authenticate the tfr box origin, if you see what I mean.

Cheers

Pete

Cool then.
The only transfer fitted behind these from Rover was the LT230, especially if it was from a RR.
If is Jeep/Mopar or what ever i think they are all LH drop anyway.

Dave.

[Import]

Thanks for the input guys.
Hey where do I look for the correct numbers in question?
cheers
Import

[Pierre]

The number can be found stamped into the passenger side of the transfer box casing below the mainshaft rear bearing just above the bottom cover plate OR on the milled rear face rear of the transfer box casing below the PTO cover plate.

HTH

Peter

[Import]

15D022605A
Did I Write it down right?
cheers
Import

[Pierre]

Yep, correctomundo. Out of (probably) early 4 dr, perhaps even Phase 2 (85 ish) RR. How lucky can you be? LT 230T. All bits available from everywhere, even Q gears if you want to be bothered. Important bit is the mainshaft input gear. Check for fretting in the splines and whether the gear has been cross drilled for adequate lubrication.

If you need bits, shop around; but compare apples with apples - some of the cheaper bits have fireblight!

Cheers

Peter

[Import]

Originally posted by Pierre
Yep, correctomundo. Out of (probably) early 4 dr, perhaps even Phase 2 (85 ish) RR. How lucky can you be? LT 230T. All bits available from everywhere, even Q gears if you want to be bothered. Important bit is the mainshaft input gear. Check for fretting in the splines and whether the gear has been cross drilled for adequate lubrication.

If you need bits, shop around; but compare apples with apples - some of the cheaper bits have fireblight!

Cheers

Peter
Hi Pierre,
I understand its lt230t what ever that means
Please explain Q gears.
Please explain fretting in the splines and cross drilling for adequate lubrication.
Please explain fireblight?
cheers
Import

[Pierre]

Have a look at

www.ashcroft-transmissions.co.uk

This will give you a good burst on what the different ratios/gearsets are for tfr cases.

Are you in NZ? If so how are the apples? ;-)

Cheers

Peter

[loanrangie]

Originally posted by Import
Picked up a transferbox supposedly ex Rangerover.
How do I determine which model? I'm assuming at this stage its from a 3 speed 727. I hope so as I want to mate it to a chrysler 318 v8.
Dont let that bit of heresy put you off educating me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
Look forward to your replies.
cheers
Import.

The torqueflite in the rangie uses a scout case and this is not interchangeable with a stock chrysler 727. You will need the extension housing of the rangie t/flite and fit that to a chrysler box then the 318/340/360 will bolt up.

[Import]

The torqueflite in the rangie uses a scout case and this is not interchangeable with a stock chrysler 727. You will need the extension housing of the rangie t/flite and fit that to a chrysler box then the 318/340/360 will bolt up.[/quote]

Hey thats something I hadnt heard - thanks for the heads up.
I didnt mention that fact that the trans/converter is still there but said to be cooked. Judging from the crap that came out of the trans sump they were honest about that. Transferbox oil was used but pretty clean (still transparent) so I'm hopeful that their word (transferbox is good) has some accuracy. Do you know if the Rangie tailshaft is the same as stock 727? Sounds like it might be different otherwise the need for scout extension housing. I'd forgotton scouts used 727 though I seem to remember International gear was 345 and 392 big block v8. Big heavy duty engines that did big milage and drank petrol. I have only seen isolated transferboxes with International gear though my memory isnt what it was. A friend of mine used to have a D1300 4x4 towtruck with 392 and auto (likely a 727) that I always admired the torque of many moons ago. I used to joke then about wanting a 392 in my then stage one but woulnt pass the inspection because of the springs would end up inverted due to the weight. His truck used a New Process transfer box which was isolated and joined by a very short driveshaft to the auto.
Tell me more if you know,
cheers
Import.

[mopar]

hey import. have you tried the conversion yet? want to see if anyone else has done it before i start buying stuff

[Blknight.aus]

Hi Pierre,
I understand its lt230t what ever that means
Please explain Q gears.

the lt230 has a couple of suffix letters T and Q the main thing that changes between them is the design of parts of the gearset, one set of gears (in this example) would be a T set (from the LT230T) and the other the Q set (from the LT230Q

Please explain fretting in the splines and cross drilling for adequate lubrication.
Fretting of the splines is damage to internal components typically the main gearbox's output shaft, cross drilling the main gear that mounts on it provides an access path for more lubrication slowing down and in some cases preventing that wear


Please explain fireblight?
The vehicle that the tcase has come from has been on fire or they are not of the quality they should be. (google fire blight, a disease that affects apples)


cheers
Import

hope that helps

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Hi Pierre,
I understand its lt230t what ever that means
Please explain Q gears.

the lt230 has a couple of suffix letters T and Q the main thing that changes between them is the design of parts of the gearset, one set of gears (in this example) would be a T set (from the LT230T) and the other the Q set (from the LT230Q.... hope that helpsUnfortunately to use the 727Tf transmission you'll be wanting to use the 1003:1 ratios to compensate for the lack of an overdrive and I don't believe there is a Q suffix in the 14D and 26D (1003:1) LT230s.

Diana

[rovercare]

hey import. have you tried the conversion yet? want to see if anyone else has done it before i start buying stuff

Yea moparrangie's old boy has a 360 and TF useing an adaptor he made

He aslo has a 318 -LT95 setup for sale;)

[mopar]

Yea moparrangie's old boy has a 360 and TF useing an adaptor he made

He aslo has a 318 -LT95 setup for sale;)
yea i pmed him about it. but i dont want to bolt a smallblock up. i want to use the chrysler transmission. with just the extension housing and output shaft from the range rover