The trick is finding an appropriate ratio. I swapped the center section from a 1985 300D into a 1983 300SD. In this case the 85 was accident damaged and the 83 was noisy so the ratios didn't really matter. If you do change the center section, you might as well install rebuilt axles at the same time. Good rebuilts are not that expensive and its a whole lot easier than changing the boots.
On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 7:25 PM, Max temple jasperezra@gmail.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Do you mean to replace with a Mercedes rear end? Also I thought "set up" of these things had to be precise, like with dial indicators, or you could get into trouble. Just wondering. My 240's are very low geared. MaxOn Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 6:08 AM, vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
It depends on the typ of rear drive .
In Mercedes it's very simple , just replace the final drive unit with one from a Junk Yard having the ratio you desire .
In the case of my elderly LBC's (BMC products, all) , the rear axle has a removable center section often called a ' pumpkin ' or ' chunk ' ~ in both cases these items are usually never scavenged from junkers before final crushing so there's almost always plenty to choose from .
A good bit of labor involved but no real technical expertise necessary .
-Nate
Max Pondered :How can one do " modifications to the gear ratio"? Max
Al Boucher
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