1600 pinion gear won't fit. You'll need to buy one from NISMO. Either 17 or
19 teeth.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vicki Burrows" <gregnvicki@earthlink.net>
To: "Jim Cawrse" <nqrithjim@hotmail.com>
Cc: "mike datsunman" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; "Greg Hare"
<ghare@bellsouth.net>; "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 12:19 AM
Subject: Re: 1600 5 speed swap?
> 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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