Ford Transit Forum

by **214si** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:40 pm

ive got a rear axle from a factory fitted 3.0 v6 essex riot van, but the ratio plate is so corroded i cant read it

what are the chances it will be a L.S.D??

also how can i check if it has lsd or what ratio it is ?

the one on my mk2 now is a good ration also she flew along at 70-75mph with a 2.0 pinto and a heavy body

by **bron y aur** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:56 pm

jack the back end up, turn a wheel and if the opposite side rotates the same direction it has an lsd.

Turn a wheel 1 rev and count the number of revs the input flange has, ie 4 revs to 1 tyre rev equals 4:1, hope im right lol, memory not as good these days

by **214si** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 6:58 pm

bugger axle is off and on the floor looks like ill have to try and prop it up

by **madmark** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:28 pm

it will be 4.63 if it is from a 3ltr! as for the lsd mk3 transits had this but i have never come across a mk2 with lsd! :wink:

by **214si** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:29 pm

boo yaa!! feel the wrath oh the 4.63!

oh well, either way i think it will be going on, unless the one on there is a 4.63 also :wink:

by **madmark** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 8:32 pm

3ltr was standard 4.63 ,on a pinto if it was a mk2 it may well be 4.63 as well ,its only wen they went to mk3 they thourt 5.4 and a 5 speed would be better! :wink: