Thanks for the clarification Mike... did not know that! I just got my gear from
Nissan when I switched the rear to a 3.9...
Greg Burrows
datsunmike wrote:
> 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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