Gday all,

I am new to the whole forum thing but hoping that some of the members out there could assist me with their expertise.

I am currently restoring a 1978 HZ Sandman Panel Van. It is a 253 4 speed.

The engine has a HR prefix on the engine number, would this been an original engine for my Van?

Also, it has a 2:78 ratio Salisbury (non-LSD) is this a standard ratio for a HZ Sandman? Or did they have a 3:08 LSD?

Any help would be appreciated,

Cheers,
78Sandy.