BTW, if you are running the 3.9 in the rear, I think you will also need to swap
in your 1600 speedo gear in the tranny so that you read your speed correctly.
If you don't have one, or yours is damaged, there is one on ebay right now!!!
Greg Burrows
Jim Cawrse wrote:
> Besides whats already said below, you have to cut out a new hole
> for the shift knob, and cut off a cross brace in the tunnel. The shifter
> is about 4 inches farther forward. You also probably have to cut a hole
> for the speedo cable in the side of the tunnel and run the cable
> under the carpet, unless you can find a right angle speedo drive.
> But...its all worth it. E-mail me sepcor if you want to see some
> pics, or want to know more. Mine is all apart right now, so I am
> in an ideal way to take measurments or whatever is needed.
>
> Jim
> Chesapeake Va
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: datsunmike
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:53 PM
> To: Greg Hare; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: 1600 5 speed swap?
>
> I was told that you need the backing plate from a 2L which is thicker than
> the 1600 plate. Although I did use that plate before being told it made
> sense when it was explained to me. Seems the front input shaft of the 5
> speed is slightly longer than the 4 speed and to prevent the shaft from
> bottoming out in the crankshaft.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Greg Hare" <ghare@bellsouth.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 8:14 AM
> Subject: 1600 5 speed swap?
>
> > I have an opportunity to get a 5-speed roadster tranny (haven't had the
> > chance to look at it yet & confirm as the person who has it now isn't SURE
> > if it's 5 or 4 - just knows it's a roadster tranny) - what else is
> required
> > to swap this other than driveshaft & tranny mount? I have a 69 1600.
> >
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