12 hp Diffs

[talbotracer]

i am in need of a diff for my 47 12 Tourer, anybody know if the series or early discovery is the same, they are 10 spline
pete giles
talbotracer@aol.com

[luli]

The early series will fit - but it is 22 mm shorter and you will need to sort this issue out. See also here : http://www.rover-forum.thersr.co.uk/vie ... diff#p9667
I have a spare 1:4.88 diff, but as you know, shipping will be expensive...

[47p2]

I have a complete 1939 16hp rear axle if that is any use to you

[talbotracer]

thanks for the replies, you are both a long way from me i will wait and see if i can get one a bit closer
as for the series one diff being short i have a series one 2 litre engine in my car and it is a bit longer than the standard engine and the prop-shaft is close up to the gearbox flange the 22 mm might help that situation

[talbotracer]

so will the early Discovery diff fit the series one?

[jefflee]

Hi.
All Rover 10 spline diffs. will fit BUT! the V8 ratio is high & the later 4x4s have a big lump
cast on with 2 tapped holes for bracket, and as the oil filler is in the axle most diffs don't
have filler/level plug.
cheers Jeff.

[jefflee]

Theres an early Landy diff. on eBay item. 121853387543

[talbotracer]

thanks for the info

the one on ebay is a long way again from me but in cornwall we have a lot of LR

the v8 has a higher ratio that would mean less top end??

[GOY189]

There are a number of suitable diffs in the RSR stores that are near Kenilworth in Warwickshire. How soon do you need the diff?

Regards

Mike

[talbotracer]

no rush but how much would it be
i might be able to collect
pete