Discovery 2 LT230 conversion to a Defender. Follow up

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[@davidclark3563]

Hi Mike can I say how much I enjoy your channel and the new slim you.I hope you’re ok ! By pass on my thanks to JB whose contribution is invaluable kind regards David

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thank you, I will

[@simonrowlands7472]

Hi Mike great vid get some diamond needle files much easier to use on splines etc, 👍

[@fredrikedebo4179]

Could you make shims to your solid crushsleve? Make one or two "standard" sleeves and then a bunch of shims? Would save you and JP some time! Keep up the good job!!

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Thought about that, but it is finding the right dimensions that is the issue - if I find the correct ID, then the OD is too large etc

[@damienavril2389]

hello I live in France, and I am restoring a defender 90 with a 200 tdi engine from a discovery. the gearbox is a stumpy r380 and the lt230 comes from the discovery. I understood that in your video it was not just the gear ratio that changed to switch to a defender. Can you please. take a moment to note the changes I need to make to switch to defender. Thanks a lot

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Depends on how strong your engine is - the 90 can pull a 1:22 ratio as it is a lighter vehicle, but loaded up with a trailer is another matter - depends on what you want to do with the 90

[@damienavril2389]

@@BritannicaRestorations first of all thank you for your quick response. It's a vehicle that I will use for weekend trips to the slopes with a tent on the roof, driving on the road, and occasionally towing 2 light horses. I had thought about the new 1:301 ratio in order to have less engine rpm and keep enough torque. The engine will be original. On the other hand, in your video if I understand correctly, you talk about physically different parts between a discovery lt230 and that of a defender. Is that the case?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

If you are going to tow a large weight like a horse box, then I think a STD 1:44 transfer case would be best

[@cameronwood1994]

Is there any way to fit a 1999-on Defender electronic speedometer transducer to a Discovery 2 transfer box? I'm planning on building an Ibex but the current IVA (1 April 2022 dated) inspection manual states quite clearly that you cannot use a speedometer that relies on GPS is not permitted.

[@BritannicaRestorations]

The D2 got the speed signal from the wheel speed sensors The speedo pick up is not machined out You need to fit a D1 or earlier defender rear extension housing with the speedo drive Attention! It is not just a matter of swapping the extension - you may have to re calculate the shimming of the centre diff

[@cameronwood1994]

@@BritannicaRestorations Well that's hardly difficult, just laborious. Does the later LT230QRS used in the Puma work?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes I believe they will

[@chairace6608]

Hey Mike, exactly how long do you make the intermediate shaft tube?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

58.6mm - 59.5mm There is no fixed size - you have to machine them to fit

[@chairace6608]

What kind of preload are you aiming for when getting the correct length of this tube?

[@1959triumph]

Could you put the later finer gearset in an earlier cast to Give you a Speedo drive

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Yes you could

[@brianmac001]

Does the ATB do away with the diff lock?

[@BritannicaRestorations]

Depends on what you need it for - if you are doing heavy off-road in mud and very loose surfaces, then I would recommend a diff lock, but say you were on a muddy field occasionally, then it will work very well without a diff lock