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Re: Midgets and Datsun 210 Transmissions

To: Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Midgets and Datsun 210 Transmissions
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 11:38:22 -0700 (PDT)
Ummm Larry...I think you have it reversed. I always
hear about the Rivergate kit for the 1275. Frontline
makes the kit for the 1500.

Dan


--- Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu> wrote:
> Arrgh, at this moment I am completely unsure.
> 
> I need the definitive answer!!!
> 
> I have a 1978 Midget with the 1500cc engine. I want
> to put a 5 speed in it.
> I gather that the Sierra/xR4 trans will fit, but are
> hard to find and rather
> expensive. I also gather that the Datsun tranny will
> NOT fit (in which case
> Ryan, thanks but don't bother).
> 
> I also gather that Frontline and Riverside both make
> kits. However, from
> their web pages, it appears that I can only get a
> kit from Waterloo
>
(http://www.waterloo-dtr.com/Products/Spridget/Index.htm)
> for the 1500, it
> does not appear that Rivergate
> (http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html) has
> a setup for the 1500.
> 
> The Waterloo setup uses a Ford tranny (I guess from
> a Sierra??).
> 
> I have no idea how complicated the install is using
> the Frontline kit.
> 
> Now have I missed anything?? Any other clues,
> suggestions, PITA's etc.
> 
> Larry
> 
> At this exact moment in time 10/25/00 10:49 PM,
> "ryan marro"
> <ryan_marro@hotmail.com> made the profound
> statement:
> 
> > Larry,
> > 
> > Just to make sure:  Are you sure you want a B210
> instead of just a 210?
> > Maybe you do, but the Morrisservice and Rivergate
> kits are for a 210 and not
> > a B210 as I understand it.  Just want to make
> sure.  I was specifically
> > asking for a non-B 210 when I called around, but I
> think one of the places
> > had a B instead of a plain.  I can try to read my
> (worthless probably for
> > this question) notes on which junk yard that was
> if that is what you are
> > looking for.
> > 
> > Ryan
> > 
> >> 
> >> Ryan,
> >> I am in the market for a B210 5 speed. You are a
> bit closer than Oregon ;-)
> >> so yes can you check them out? Don't go to a
> bunch if trouble. Just find
> >> out
> >> how much, so far.
> >> 
> >> Thanks
> >> 
> >> Larry
> > 
> >
>
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=====
Dan Dwelley
77 Midget
Alexandria, Va.

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