Gearbox Recognition

[johnniep]

hi, this is a bit of a long shot,
but can any of you clever chaps and chapes's (sp) know what gear box this could be? it came out of a 90 and is 5 speed, has a long gear stick and was on a disel. also, would it fit a 2.25 petrol , i cannot find any numbers or plates on it.
cheers
johnnie p

(sorry moderators, but i couldnt think of a section for it, feel free to move it!)

[Rangie3.0LtrDan]

LT77???  I think thats what they used in early 90's

[Budgie]

I'd guess LT77 with LT230 transfer box on it.
If it came from a post 1995 Defender then it could be a R380 gearbox, they look very similar.

As it came from a diesel than, assuming it was a pre-1995 then "yes" it'll fit onto a 2.25 petrol as the bellhousings were the same on the diesels & petrols right upto the introduction of the 300 TDi, I think!!  

[Budgie]

I found this on Ashcroft's site..............

Identifying your Unit

There are three types of 5 speed mainbox, LT77, R380 and LT85 (Santana). The following questions will help identify which type of box you have.

1) Is reverse underneath 5th gear?

If yes, you have an R380 . Please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If no go to question 2.

2) Is reverse gear next to 1st gear?

You either have an LT77 or LT85. Question 3 will identify which one.

3) Is the maincasting black or aluminium?

If black you have an LT77, please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If aluminium, you have a LT85, Santana box. Please go to point (b) to identify which type.

(a) The gearbox number will be stamped or dot punched on the oval machined flat directly below the filler level plug, on the right hand side of the gearbox main casing. The relevant numbers we require are the first two and the last letter, i.e. the number may be 56A1234567G, we would call this a 56G. In some cases it may not be possible to read this number in which case we will need precise details about the type of vehicle you have, engine fitted and year to help us identify it.

(b) The sides of the aluminium housing will either be smooth, which will be a 20C, Solid Case, or cross hatched, which will be a 22C, Split Case

[dazzawhipple]

Having one that I used fall over in the garage Its a LT77 box

Darren

[stratie]

I found this on Ashcroft's site..............

Identifying your Unit

There are three types of 5 speed mainbox, LT77, R380 and LT85 (Santana). The following questions will help identify which type of box you have.

1) Is reverse underneath 5th gear?

If yes, you have an R380 . Please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If no go to question 2.

2) Is reverse gear next to 1st gear?

You either have an LT77 or LT85. Question 3 will identify which one.

3) Is the maincasting black or aluminium?

If black you have an LT77, please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If aluminium, you have a LT85, Santana box. Please go to point (b) to identify which type.

(a) The gearbox number will be stamped or dot punched on the oval machined flat directly below the filler level plug, on the right hand side of the gearbox main casing. The relevant numbers we require are the first two and the last letter, i.e. the number may be 56A1234567G, we would call this a 56G. In some cases it may not be possible to read this number in which case we will need precise details about the type of vehicle you have, engine fitted and year to help us identify it.

(b) The sides of the aluminium housing will either be smooth, which will be a 20C, Solid Case, or cross hatched, which will be a 22C, Split Case

That makes mine an lt85 santana box...is that a good thing?

[stratie]

Im going to amaze all my mates by crawling under there landys, and telling them what box they have.
im good like that  :D

[hobbit]

Im going to amaze all my mates by crawling under there landys, and telling them what box they have.
im good like that  :D

I do it without going under, I just look inside and tell its a manual or auto  :lol:

[Xtremeteam]

I found this on Ashcroft's site..............

Identifying your Unit

There are three types of 5 speed mainbox, LT77, R380 and LT85 (Santana). The following questions will help identify which type of box you have.

1) Is reverse underneath 5th gear?

If yes, you have an R380 . Please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If no go to question 2.

2) Is reverse gear next to 1st gear?

You either have an LT77 or LT85. Question 3 will identify which one.

3) Is the maincasting black or aluminium?

If black you have an LT77, please go to point (a) to identify which type.

If aluminium, you have a LT85, Santana box. Please go to point (b) to identify which type.

(a) The gearbox number will be stamped or dot punched on the oval machined flat directly below the filler level plug, on the right hand side of the gearbox main casing. The relevant numbers we require are the first two and the last letter, i.e. the number may be 56A1234567G, we would call this a 56G. In some cases it may not be possible to read this number in which case we will need precise details about the type of vehicle you have, engine fitted and year to help us identify it.

(b) The sides of the aluminium housing will either be smooth, which will be a 20C, Solid Case, or cross hatched, which will be a 22C, Split Case

That makes mine an lt85 santana box...is that a good thing?

yeh cos its uber strong & if you go auto they command BIG ££ cos the racing boys want them

[stratie]

cool  :D