New Adapter Plates Produced! - Trans to Xfer

[yorker]

I think the adapter really shines when used with a transmission that doesn't need an additional adapter like the NV3550.
The adapter is only 1.75 inches thick making the 4.3 / NV3550 nearly bolt on. in the end settled on the stock clocking so there are no modifications required for a T-Case mount.
The NV3550 even fit's under the stock floor and tunnel.

No bulkhead modifications.

THAT is all very cool.

Where is MSGunny? He could use this info.

[KevinNY]

Looking forward to new video episodes of your conversion.

[msggunny]

I did get the first shipped adapter and put it straight into my 109 behind a 4.3 V6 and New Venture 3550.
The project has been stalled for some time due to family commitments but I'll be back to it soon.

I think the adapter really shines when used with a transmission that doesn't need an additional adapter like the NV3550.
The adapter is only 1.75 inches thick making the 4.3 / NV3550 nearly bolt on.

I played with the clocking as it's so neat but in the end settled on the stock clocking so there are no modifications required for a T-Case mount.
The NV3550 even fit's under the stock floor and tunnel.

No bulkhead modifications.

I think I could even have used the stock motor mounts but they fouled the headers I'm using.

To me, the 4.3 / NV3550 is the perfect Rover swap.

Cheers
Peter Knowles

Your show was great, until you stopped at episode 5.....

Seriously though, well done. Cant wait to see how it pans out. The 4.3 conversion is something i have been wanting to do for a while now. Waiting with bated breath.

[Mercedesrover]

I still like Ike's adapter. The added inches probably aren't a problem if you're changing to a V6 or a 4-cyl engine and have room to push the tranny and engine forward and retain the transfer case in its original position. Having to move the t-case back presents a whole batch of other problems. If you want to use a V8 or a 5 or 6 cylinder engine with this adapter, I think you'll have problems with the length.

When Ike gets his shaft manufacturing problem under control, I still think it's the best solution. It's nice and short and nice and simple.

[yorker]

One thing that we've noticed before is on the NV3550 the shifter is pretty far to the rear, that added 1.75" probably puts that in a better position in the cab (if you retain the stock TC position.)

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With a short engine like a V6 that is a slick setup. Otherwise with a longer engine you'd have some tricky alteration to do.

If you went to a stage 1 type front end you probably would have plenty of room for a Klune underdrive too. THAT would be a nice option.

[greenmeanie]

OK attempt #2 at posting pictures. I give you Chevy 6 pot/NP435/Ike adapter/series high ratio transfer case in a NADA 109 chassis.







This is almost exactly the same length as the original 6 cylinder gearbox assy plus a Scotty's adapter plate. If I was willing to add 6 1/2" to my drivetrain length I'd probably just go up to 7" and add a Gearvendors overdrive into the mix. That, however, drives the output flange of the transfer case hard up against the cross member which would need to be moved, new levers and linkages fabricated, prop shafts sorted, cross member under the bulkhead prop shaft clearance addressed, hand brake moved and linakge modified. You get the idea.

[yorker]

That worked Gregor- I can see the images now.