True, but the 1500 shift lever does not interchange with the 1600/2000 type
unit due to the mounting. (I have a 1500) The lever that I have is made
just like the 1600/2000 model except that it is bent and perhaps a bit
longer. I think that it may be an early 510 piece, but I am not sure.
Sid
>From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
>To: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>, <kwhcpa@addler.net>,
><datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Cutting Shifter
>Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 17:34:44 -0400
>
>Sid,
>
>The early 1500s use a bent shift lever.
>
>Mike
>----- Original Message -----
>From: sidney raper <spl310@hotmail.com>
>To: <kwhcpa@addler.net>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2000 2:33 PM
>Subject: Re: Cutting Shifter
>
>
> > I do not think that bending it will cause an issue. Some Datsuns (not
>sure
> > which model) used a bent shifter lever that is of the same design as the
> > Roadster one - just bent. When it is tightened down, it does not swivel
>as
> > the rubber has a good grip on it. I have one such shift lever in my
>garage
> > and it fits just fine.
> >
> > Sid
> >
> >
> > >From: "Kyle Hagemann" <kwhcpa@addler.net>
> > >Reply-To: "Kyle Hagemann" <kwhcpa@addler.net>
> > >To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > >Subject: Re: Cutting Shifter
> > >Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:53:56 -0700
> > >
> > > > My dad's five speed shifter has been cut and threaded.
> > > > It is almost impossible to tell the difference between
> > > > first, third, and fifth gear. It causes many missed
> > > > shifts. Imagine autocrossing, maxing the rpm's in
> > > > second, and then hitting first instead of third. It
> > > > happens to me every time I drive the car. I don't think
> > > > the shift lever can be bent as you described. It bolts
> > > > to the tranny through a rubber grommet. If you bend the
> > > > lever it will rotate side to side when you try to
> > > > shift. Of course you could try to cut down the lever.
> > > > It might not give you the problem it gives me,
> > > > especially since you have a spare lever.
> > > > Andy
> > >
> > >Hiya Andy;
> > >
> > >How much has it been cut down?
> > >
> > >I'm planning on about a 10 degree bend right above where it bolts
> > >into the trans. I have no worry about it 'rotating' - you get the
> > >bottom nut tight enough, that shifter won't rotate a bit. (I hope;-)
> > >
> > >Why a bend? Two reasons - when in 1/3/5, the shifter is practically
> > >in contact with the choke (actually, 5th gear will disengage the choke,
> > >kind of a handy-dandy reminder to turn it off!), and the position is
> > >too far forward to be comfortable.
> > >
> > >Cutting - I'm thinking of cutting about two inches off of it to get
> > >things more precise; it also reminds me of a sailboat mast as is,
> > >aesthetics are all wrong. I cut the shifter in my 240Z down, and am
> > >very happy with the result.
> > >
> > >And you're right - having an extra rod is very heartening; if I screw
> > >up, no harm no foul;-)
> > >
> > >TTYL
> > >Kyle
> > >'69 2000
> > >
> >
> >
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