Thread: R 380 to a LT95 Tfr

Thanks - nothing that could not be overcome though. If I were 20 years younger I would have a go at putting a R380 or a ZF on the LT95 but I am getting too old to do it cold these days. I did a Holden Getrag to a Jag V12 about 15 years ago and I know that anything is doable - most of the issues have thought about - just a 5 speed would be nice without having to reach for that O/D lever.

Was hoping that someone had done the conversion but I guess not - so will stay as is.

Thanks for all the comments and input - has been great.

Cheers

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

Only passing but is a good option - would be Ok changing into O/d but when changing out (essentially changing down a gear) may be problematic. The O/d is fully synchronised but like many gearboxes it requires a slow movement to not get ahead of the synchros - I normally double shuffle it when changing down which works well (mostly). If I changed down without double shuffling the movement is so slow that I immediately need to also change back from 4th to 3rd on the gearbox (unless on the flat) as you loose too many revs.

The type of change suggested would be OK engaging but most likely too quick when disengaging but obviously I have not tested it.

Cheers

Garry

I guess you haven't heard an Eaton 2 speed grind it's gears when you miss a change!

Take a look at this Dana Corp publication of the diff shift mechanisms. http://www2.dana.com/pdf/AXSM-0029.pdf

You may be able to adapt the same mechanism to operate the selector rod on the O/D.

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Garry, Wagoo...... I was unaware of the short bellhousing on 101's, which takes the gloss off the auto option and didn't think of the winch PTO.

The stall speed in the torque convertor I have is about 1800.

DL

I have seen a C4 adapted to a Series tranfercase and the whole assembly was very short, so to an LT95 T/case shouldn't be longer than a 101 assembly, which due to the short bell is 100mm shorter than a standard RR/110 LT95.
The 101 winch due to its high gearing, and its mounting point, being cantilevered off the left hand chassis rail,on a light chassis with so few crossmembers was IMO only really intended to quickly and accurately position artillary pieces once unhitched from the vehicle, rather than for heavy duty self recovery.
If 101s weren't so rare, and presumably Garry wants to keep his vehicle reasonably authentic, the winch and PTO unit would IMO best be sold off and replaced by a conventional mid mounted PTO winch between the chassis rails. A friend who travels extensively and solo through the outback is doing exactly that to his 101 camper, but he's front mounting the winch for balance due to the weight of the rear camper section.
Bill.