Larry:
Easy for me to say, but how about dropping in a 1275 cc? You have probably
invested as much in the 5 speed at this point as getting a used 1275. So,
if you have to dump the tranny or the engine, perhaps make it the engine.
Daryl
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> From: Larry and Sandi Miller <millerls@email.msn.com>
> To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Subject: 948/Datsun 5-Speed
> Date: Monday, January 12, 1998 8:03 AM
>
> Hi All
>
> Has anyone on the list actually installed the Datsun 5-Speed with a 948?
In
> addition to it not working with the rear main oil seal kit, I cannot get
the
> required clearance between the release bearing and the bearing surface on
> the pressure plate. Bill Perry at Rivergate did the machine work for me
and
> there is nothing left to remove from the bearing carrier and the release
> arm. I purchased a "New" vice "Rebuilt" pressure plate on Bills advice
but
> the clearance is exactly the same as with a rebuilt plate. I am
> contemplating the removal of 1/8 inch from the already lightened flywheel
in
> order to get the required clearance. Anyone else have this problem? Also
> had to purchase a new oil pump cover for a Mini/1275 ($30) because the
> original from the 948 would not fit. Seems like the 948 was not meant to
> have a 5-Speed.
>
> My advice for anyone contemplating this conversion is don't do it with a
> 948.
>
>
> Larry Miller (millerls@msn.com)
> 59 Bugeye (Under Construction)
> 60 Bugeye (Undergoing 5-Speed Transplant)
> 78 911 SC (Faster than a Bugeye but not as much fun)
>
>
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