How do I know what series my Land Rover gearbox is?
You should find the Gearbox Serial Number Stamped on a machined flat near the Drain Plug area, please see the picture below. The Number Consists Of : A Prefix e.g. 56A. A six digit numerical.
Who makes Land Rover gearbox?
When Rover (still part of British Leyland) decided to go to a five speed gearbox they picked the existing LT77 for use in certain vehicles. The LT77 is an updated version of an old Jaguar gearbox that found its way into current model British cars manufactured by British Leyland.
What is an LT77 gearbox?
The LT77 is an updated version of an old Jaguar gearbox that found its way into current model British cars manufactured by British Leyland. Yes the distance between the main and lay shafts is 77 mm. There were two versions of this gearbox. The earlier version is known as the short stick version.
What is a LT77 gearbox?
What is a synchromesh gearbox?
A synchromesh gearbox ensures a smooth transmission of engine power to the wheels. Synchromesh transmission is a gearbox system that has synchroniser rings which makes switching gears in manual transmission easier. It enables gear switching without the need to manually match different gear speeds.
Which Land Rover is best?
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What kind of gearbox does a Land Rover have?
The suffix D and later Series III gearboxes (manufactured after Land Rover left the US) are considered to be the most robust of the Series Land Rover gearboxes. The principal changes were to the reverse idler gear, bearing and shaft and the syncro units.
What parts are available for the series 2 gearbox?
On this page, you�ll find all our current parts for sale for the Series 2 gearbox, including genuine selector shafts, retaining plates, washers, bracket transfer levers and more.
What kind of clutch does a Land Rover have?
The Early models of the Land Rover used two types of clutch mechanism. The Series I and Series IIA used the more complicated system (some say more robust), while the Series III used a simple arm within the bell housing. Get a Quote R WHITEHOUSE & SON BRITISH 4X4 GEARBOX SPECIALISTS
How do I find the gearbox model number?
Earlier gearboxes Series 2 had the number on the gearbox beside the selector shaft cover. Post a pic of the whole box is that a Leylend emblem in the casting to left of your photo if so that is a later box so transfer case edge as Erubus arrow.