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What is the difference between land rover series 2 2a and 3 gearboxes?

Land Rover Series 2 Gearbox

* Introduced in 1958

* Has a four-speed manual transmission

* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for the second, third, and fourth gears

* Has a single-speed transfer case

* Has a 2:1 low-range ratio

Land Rover Series 2A Gearbox

* Introduced in 1961

* Has a four-speed manual transmission

* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for all four gears

* Has a single-speed transfer case

* Has a 2:1 low-range ratio

Land Rover Series 3 Gearbox

* Introduced in 1971

* Has a four-speed manual transmission

* Uses a synchromesh mechanism for all four gears

* Has a two-speed transfer case

* Has a 1:4 low-range ratio

Comparison of Land Rover Series 2, 2A, and 3 Gearboxes

| Feature | Series 2 | Series 2A | Series 3 |

|---|---|---|---|

| Number of gears | 4 | 4 | 4 |

| Synchromesh mechanism | 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears | All gears | All gears |

| Transfer case | Single-speed | Single-speed | Two-speed |

| Low-range ratio | 2:1 | 2:1 | 1:4 |