CONAN@RALVM8.VNET.IBM.COM wrote:
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> Howdy y'all! ;-)
> I have only been on this list a couple of days now and am impressed with
> the lack of back-biting. Sounds like a fun group! :-)
> Lately I've gotten interested in getting my '73 Spridget out of the weeds
> and back on the road. (Hi, Tom Shirley!)
> My transmission is good, and quiet, except for jumping out of 4th gear
> at cruising speed(wakes me up every time!). Since I'm considering pulling
> the engine anyway, what is the consensus on the choice between having that
> fixed or converting to a Datsun 5-spd?
> There appear to be two or more folks making adapters for the 5-spd conver-
> sion. What are this groups' opinions on the good/bad features of the different
> kits available? Or, if there is a faq list with this already in it, point me
> to it and I'll read that before wasting space on repitition here. :-)
> Thanks,
> Ed in NC
I just finished converting to the 5 speed. I wish I had done it years ago.
The car is the same through the first 4 gears (well close anyway) and then
there is fifth!
I'm not positive but I think Rivergate is the only manufacturer of the 5
speed kit, he sells to the other suppliers.
--
Frank Clarici
Seeing all of you at Sprite Rush 98
For more info on Sprite Rush, the 40th anniversery of the Sprite
Check out my home page http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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