This is only the case with the RIVERGATE. Paul's back plate has the starter
relocated to the stock position on the DATSUN bellhousing. This makes for a
smaller hole to be drilled for the stock Spridget starter bendix, or
alternatively, an appropriate gear reduction starter can be used and NO
HOLE needs to be drilled. This is just one of the reason I chose Paul's kit.
Gerard
At 4:55 AM -0500 11/15/00, Roger Cotting wrote:
>The starter is in the same place with a Datsun 5-speed. I didn't have any
>problems with the dizzy or oil filter in my Bugeye.
>
>Roger Cotting
>60 Sprite(2)
>73 Midget
>80 TR8
>95 Mitsu 3000GT
>
>rob thomas wrote:
>
>> Just one thought. Does the Datsun box require the moving of the starter?
>> Is it upwards? If so, you might (?) have clearance troubles on the casting
>> where the oil filter protrudes from above the distributor. Preeeetty tight
>> to get the dizzy in between the filter and starter on a good day! Don't
>> forget to cut the tabs off the rear of the sump too.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> > FROM: tom zylla, INTERNET:bugeyeguy@yahoo.com
>>
>> > Anyone know if the Rivergate 5 speed conversion (as
>> > sold by Mini Mania) will fit on a 1275 A+ block?
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