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| rustandoil Member Since: 08 Sep 2012 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 771   
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Check engine and gearbox mounts as a first step
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28th Dec 2022 1:09pm |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16  
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Thanks Rust, the mounts are located centrally.
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28th Dec 2022 1:19pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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During the engine and gearbox upgrade did the PO replace the seat box, transmission tunnel and Bulkhead?
They are different between the LT77 era and R380 era vehicles, the latter is wider to accommodate the gearbox and bell housing. Best photos I can find, but you get the idea... R380  Click image to enlarge LT77 Click image to enlarge |
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28th Dec 2022 1:28pm |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16
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Geo - Thank you, mine has a 'modified' LT77 tunnel (with a hammer!).
I think I see the problem, the R380 tunnel has the wider part connecting the seat unit, and I guess the seat unit is cut out to allow for the transfer housing which is currently contacting my seat unit. Anyone know who sells new gearbox tunnels? |
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28th Dec 2022 1:53pm |
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| Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 727 
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I got one recently on EBAY, its just a fibreglass/plastic type affair on the td5.
The corresponding seatbox front panel is available for the various gearbox options on YRM, but prepare to wince at the price. https://yrmit.co.uk/product/seat-box-front...eries-2-3/ 2005 Td5 90 XS 1989 V8 110 CSW |
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28th Dec 2022 2:41pm |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16
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Thanks Huffle, do you know if the handbrake will require relocating? as you can see from my first picture in the OP the handbrake is located directly above the section of the transfer housing that is interfering with the seat box.
Yup, £69 for the seat box adapter plate, plus another £98 for the bulkhead panel is starting to make this an expensive bit of work, particularly when you look at around £150 for the replacement s/h tunnel . |
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28th Dec 2022 6:30pm |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16
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Well, the order is in anyway....
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28th Dec 2022 7:00pm |
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| Hufflepuff Member Since: 25 Oct 2014 Location: Hampshire Posts: 727
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Sorry I don't know on the hand brake location. I actually wonder how 'defined' the position was on this, or did it happen to be where the worker of the day happened to wave his drill bit when making the hole for it?
I have built a complete new seat box from the YRM panels, and was planning to move the handbrake location to the top surface between the seat and cubby box with a Disco style lever. However they seem to be less generally available than I had hoped and have not managed to locate one yet (although in fairness I haven't looked very hard). 2005 Td5 90 XS 1989 V8 110 CSW |
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29th Dec 2022 9:11pm |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16
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Thanks huffle...
I received the parts and have started the conversion.... But does anyone know how far the tunnel should be from the edge of the seat unit as placing the adapter plate in the same location as the handbrake holes does mean it still fouls the transfer housing ??? - see last pic... The old tunnel housing: Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Starting to cut away the old tunnel flange; Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Old flange removed; Click image to enlarge New (and S/H) parts; Click image to enlarge New template still interferes with transfer housing if handbrake holes are aligned; Click image to enlarge |
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7th Jan 2023 2:57pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1117  
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Could it be that the gearbox mounts are different and it shifted the whole gearbox/transfer case to one side?
I am actually breaking a 110 Td5 RHD and can take pictures of the brackets etc as I just removed the gearbox and engine. I am in France so shipping parts over could be a little expensive but sure if you need some.. |
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7th Jan 2023 5:07pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1117
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When I measure the RH side if the tunnel at the seatbox to the outside edge of the floor (not the outer sill plate) i get 520mm.
Tomorrow with daylight I can give you more datum points from the RHD 110 standing outside. Possibly the handbrake mounting has been shifted for the Td5 setup |
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7th Jan 2023 6:00pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1117
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Looks like the handbrake mounting is further outboard
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8th Jan 2023 9:24am |
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| Adyonline Member Since: 11 Jun 2022 Location: Norfolk Posts: 16
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Texas - Thank you so much that's really helpful!
With your help I've managed to make some progress..... First I fitted the new bulkhead template; Click image to enlarge Then a quick mockup with the tunnel in place; Click image to enlarge Having marked the edge of flange I cut back the seat box to full width; Click image to enlarge The new position of the template; Click image to enlarge And now drilling the holes in the template ready for the rivets and hand brake; Click image to enlarge |
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8th Jan 2023 1:07pm |
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| TexasRover Member Since: 24 Nov 2022 Location: Paris Posts: 1117
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Perfect, looks like you are almost there. Let me know if you need more help.
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8th Jan 2023 1:14pm |
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