Rivergates kit now comes with a screw in plug to fill the backup switch
hole.
Larry Miller
-----Original Message-----
From: Jaral48462 <Jaral48462@aol.com>
To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: 19 March, 1998 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: 5 Spd Conversion???
>In a message dated 98-03-19 12:01:04 EST, ulix@u.washington.edu wrote:
>
><< Ron, you really should email Bill about this But if the case is very
>similar, it shouldn't matter. My tranny has a backup light switch and
>another one that I think indicates neutral (for a starter lockout). Can't
>remember where the drain is.>>
>
>Have been trying to get in touch with him for several days now. Apparently
>his fax and phone are the same no. Everytime we called the fax machine was
on
>and couldn't get through. Did catch up with him today and we discussed the
>two transmissions. He says the one with the horizontal drain plug won't
work.
>There are some interferences to the adaptor bracket and the drain plug will
>interfere with a crossmember. Also you can't get the drain plug out if you
>need to drain the fluid. The correct one to use for the conversion is with
>the vertical drain plug. It should have an "F" or "FA" stamped in the bell
>housing at the top surface just behind the mounting face. The one with the
>horizontal drain plug is a Datsu 210 5 Spd. transmission but for Canadian
>cars and is has a different case. It would have an "FS" stamped in it.
>
><<Did you have yours rebuilt? I would be very interested in knowing how
> much a job like that costs! >>
>
>I just took it into the Datsun Doctor this morning. He is going to tear it
>down and inspect all the components. Replace anything that looks
suspicious,
>bearings, synchros,seals and such. Cost will be $232 for the tear down,
>inspection and rebuild plus any new parts that need to be replace. He also
>suggested to use a Honda Oil Pan Drain plug for plugging the backup switch
>hole instead of cutting it off and filling it with silicone. Might have to
>grind the head down a little but it will be solid metal and less chance of
>having a leak.
>
>Thanks for yourreply.
>
>Ron
>
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