axle ratio

truckdoctor · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:11

Hi , desperately need to know the rear diff ratios in this range, looking to as near 2.7:1 as possible. I'm thinking 760 only had these?

wooble · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:38

I don't think you'll find one that high, highest I know of is 3.31:1.

other usual ratios are 3.54:1, 3.73:1, 3.91:1, can go as low as 4.10:1 on some cars.

Steve940estate · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:41

I think the nearest you can get is a 3.31:1 , not sure what cars they would be fitted to although there was a start of a list somewhere.
What have you got planned ?

Not quick enough !

Michael J · Jul 29th, 2011, 20:47

According to this table there was a 3.15:1 used in 1983 on the 760 GLE TD.

I also have that ratio in my 1989 240 DL, apparently.

Steve940estate · Jul 29th, 2011, 22:42

Although I have read bits of the FAQ before I haven't seen that list.
Would that car have the independent rear end ? If so I wonder if the diffs are the same.
If some 240's had them the diff could be swapped into the later casing but you could have problems with the speedo pickup if you need it.

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:11	#1
truckdoctor Junior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 21:02 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dorset	axle ratio Hi , desperately need to know the rear diff ratios in this range, looking to as near 2.7:1 as possible. I'm thinking 760 only had these?

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:38	#2
wooble Stay gold baby! Last Online: Jul 24th, 2022 16:15 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bristol	I don't think you'll find one that high, highest I know of is 3.31:1. other usual ratios are 3.54:1, 3.73:1, 3.91:1, can go as low as 4.10:1 on some cars. __________________ Click to see 240 parts I want to give you money for! Last edited by wooble; Jul 29th, 2011 at 20:42.

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:47	#4
Michael J Master Member Last Online: Jan 21st, 2018 16:48 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nottingham	According to this table there was a 3.15:1 used in 1983 on the 760 GLE TD. I also have that ratio in my 1989 240 DL, apparently. __________________ rollin' rollin' rollin'

Jul 29th, 2011, 22:42	#5
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Jun 11th, 2024 15:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	Although I have read bits of the FAQ before I haven't seen that list. Would that car have the independent rear end ? If so I wonder if the diffs are the same. If some 240's had them the diff could be swapped into the later casing but you could have problems with the speedo pickup if you need it. Last edited by Steve940estate; Jul 29th, 2011 at 22:46.

Jul 29th, 2011, 20:41	#3
Steve940estate Steam Driven PC Owner. Last Online: Jun 11th, 2024 15:05 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Not sure.	I think the nearest you can get is a 3.31:1 , not sure what cars they would be fitted to although there was a start of a list somewhere. What have you got planned ? Not quick enough !

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