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Not sure why you are talking about 240 stuff here...
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Only because it does get done and is potentially a cheaper solution which gives a stronger end product
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2. Not difficult. Small mods to current cross-member maybe.
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Unfortunately because of step #1 - widening the tunnel - the PV cross member will not fit. It also needs to further back because of the added length of the OD
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4. True but what you have should match unless you have a box/ J OD from a 140.
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I'm pretty sure the output flange is bigger than the PV one
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5.Totally untrue unless you want to use a 240 gearbox and engine and use it upright. Cam oiling maybe an issue if you do. Take this issue out of the equation.
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Totally true! If you mount the 240 gearbox on the B18/B20 bell housing the whole gearbox is twisted to one side - the gear lever will no longer poke out upright!
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7. OD with 4.10 is good. Much better and quieter cruising. It will drive the same as a 4 speed and you will then have the benefit of the OD. In flat Holland you will be able to use the OD as a normal 5th gear. PV is a bit lighter than an Amazon and it works fine in one of those. I've had one and I'd be happy to have a 4.10 in my Amazon Estate instead of the 4.56.
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I've never driven one with an OD and 4.10 final drive ratio but by my calculations the OD will struggle. I've read somewhere that even PVs will reach a higher top speed under certain circumstances in 4th with OD disengaged.
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8. Gear lever doesn't change at all. As above, the top plate does need to have the lockout switch fitted. Some M40 lids come with a brass plug. Remove and fit switch.
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I can assure that the gear shifter is in a totally different place on my 240 gearbox - it would come up between the front seats rather than just under the dashboard.
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Originally Posted by Derek UK
Are you saying you got a 240 gearbox? They maybe cheaper but makes for an expensive conversion. Stick to Amazon and PV parts.
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In Holland the D type OD and gearbox combo is usually priced between 800 and 1500 euros - I bought a beefier gearbox and overdrive for 100ish euros just to see what would need to be done
Approximately 10% of the PV gearbox and overdrive equivalent.
Anyway for me - you don't need to worry about this - as stated earlier I'm not going to try and fit this 240 gearbox I have. Not worth the hassle.