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sv: Gearkasse type på 3,5ltr V8 ? (01-09-2008 22:24:23) (svar på
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Ole Jensen #7456, reg. øsj (medlem) (
ip-adr: 80.161.63.186)
Hej Peter
Her forklaring hvordan du selv visuelt kan typebestemme din gearkasse.
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. Click here to see a video of where to find this number. 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
Mv. Ole