G'day,
I need a fifth gear in my '81 Hilux ute (RN41). The current gearbox is an L40 with 4 on the tree. I would prefer to keep the column shift so I thought maybe an L50 gearbox would be the go. I have never seen an L50 but apparently they went behind later R18 powered commercial vehicles.
Can anyone tell me any info regarding the L50, ie will it swap straight over in place of an L40 and is it configured for a column shift?
The other option I have is what appears to be a W50 box (its got a steel case) from a '79 Celica (RA40) that is sitting in bits in my backyard. Problem with this is that the shifter sits way back on the output shaft housing and will foul the bench seat unless the seat is adjusted to its rearmost position.
Did the W50 boxes come with other shifter housings and shift rod lengths to accommodate alternative shifter positions when fitted to different model Toyotas? If so this might allow me to move the shifter forward.
This and any other info that might be relevant would be appreciated.
Mon, 28 June 2004 10:28
