Bob C
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 12:36 AM |
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Transit diff ratio
Help, anybody in the know... My brother got a cheap but OK diesel transit chassis cab & he's very happy with it, except, the gearing is
incredibly low! I've checked the diff & it's about 5.7:1. Is this for real???? It's the one with double wheels if you know what
I mean, can't remember the reg, probably about 10 yrs old.
Anyway - anybody know what ratios might be locatable in scrappies - this thing is screaming its nuts off & won't get to 60...
Bob
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MK Charlie
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 01:16 AM |
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Try putting it into 5th gear! 
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BearingKits
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 08:41 AM |
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Chassis cab Transits often had a 5.8 ratio on a Twin wheel set up
You can replace with 5.1 or 4.63
there are no other ratios for the older twin wheel axle
like all Ford axles there may be a tag with the ratio bolted to the back plate, unless its rusted or missing etc.
hope this helps
www.Bearingkits.co.uk
Gearbox, Differential and Axle rebuild parts.
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snapper
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 08:56 AM |
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the gearbox also has a lower than normal 1st
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ecosse
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 09:32 AM |
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Look for the diff from the minibus variant as it uses the 4.6 ratio
I fitted one of these to a 190 high top which had a 5.1 fitted, but it pulled the 4.6 no problem (although it was the turbo engine)
Cheers
Alex
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Bob C
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| posted on 16/3/08 at 10:59 AM |
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Brilliant - esp. bearingkits & ecosse
I love this forum......
Bob
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