Roverdrives

[Jim-ME]

OK Ike I'll totally agree with that one. You're right I'm wrong my bad.
Jim

[msggunny]

Another problem with the Fairey, from what i have been told and is one of the reasons i was going to go with a Roverdrive, is that if you have a permanently mounted center console you wont be able to access the Fairey for oil, etc.

Any truth to this?

I have a Tuffy center console bolted to the seatbox, cant access the center access door anymore because of it.

[leafsprung]

Jim - youre a pushover There are pros and cons to either choice.


MS - The console makes a lot of servicing less conveinent. You can still service the OD, T-case, park brake from below, its just easier from above.

[Jeff Aronson]

I've had Fairey overdrives in my II-A's since the mid-1990's. The first one wore out after 100,00 miles, but all it did was pop out of overdrive sporadically, on startup at stop signs. It never caused problems under heavy load, like off roading. When I replaced it with another one from Rovers North ,it ran great until the drain plug fell out and all the hypoid exited the overdrive. So I replaced it with a used one that has nearly 100,000 miles on it. No problems and parts are still available for the Fairey.

I have seen the Roverdrive at a demonstration event. It's a nice looking piece of machinery but I've never been in a Rover with one installed.

Jeff

[Jim-ME]

I guess it really comes down to at this point a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush. Fairey available. Roverdrive not. Makes the decision a lot easier if your are buying an OD in the very near future.
Jim

[KevinNY]

Just check the oil religiously and change it regularly and only use it for cruising, they are more robust than "common knowledge" would indicate.

[Donnie]

It sucks that they are having problems with the manufacturers. I waited a few months for one, only to have to use my money i put away for it for an emergency, if they had it ready sooner i would have one in my truck right now.

Still want one, hopefully i can get the cash again for one.

What is the problem with Roverdrives? I must have missed something along the way here. I understand that they were using off the shelf planet's from Gen. Motors.. Where are they being made? Who is doing the casting? Is it a case or gear train problem.....a lot of queries here, but I missed the whole show.........

[Jim-ME]

In a nutshell: They are having problems getting them made in addition to problems with QC.
Jim

[Donnie]

In a nutshell: They are having problems getting them made in addition to problems with QC.
Jim

A planetary geartrain is a good idea, you could use a Simpson set up & get 2 gear options..where arre they being made? Offshore? I have never seen one, but would like to get my hands on one that is broken & cheap...anyone?????

[redmondrover]

Overdrive access with Tuffy console

In response to msggunny's question about being able to service an overdrive if you have a console installed, I just installed a 12 inch tuffy box in our 109 and used snap pins so that the box could be removed easily when it was time to service the overdrive (we have a fairey). Snap pins are spring loaded pins threaded into a nut. I had a welder build and weld brackets to the middle seat rails in front and to the seat belt brackets on the back. The snap pins have cotter pins inserted through them inside the box. When it is time to service the OD, you pull out the cotter pins, pull back the snap pins and the box lifts right out. I can provide pictures if anyone is interested.