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Re: Midgets and Datsun 210 Transmissions

To: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Midgets and Datsun 210 Transmissions
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 14:49:23 -0400
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That's correct. Waterloo has the Frontline kit for the 1500, not the
Rivergate, unless their web site is wrong.

Larry

At this exact moment in time 10/26/00 2:38 PM, "Dan Dwelley"
<maine2me@yahoo.com> made the profound statement:

> Ummm Larry...I think you have it reversed. I always
> hear about the Rivergate kit for the 1275. Frontline
> makes the kit for the 1500.
> 
> Dan
> 
> 
> --- Larry Macy <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu> wrote:
>> Arrgh, at this moment I am completely unsure.
>> 
>> I need the definitive answer!!!
>> 
>> I have a 1978 Midget with the 1500cc engine. I want
>> to put a 5 speed in it.
>> I gather that the Sierra/xR4 trans will fit, but are
>> hard to find and rather
>> expensive. I also gather that the Datsun tranny will
>> NOT fit (in which case
>> Ryan, thanks but don't bother).
>> 
>> I also gather that Frontline and Riverside both make
>> kits. However, from
>> their web pages, it appears that I can only get a
>> kit from Waterloo
>> 
> (http://www.waterloo-dtr.com/Products/Spridget/Index.htm)
>> for the 1500, it
>> does not appear that Rivergate
>> (http://www.rivergate5speed.com/rivergate.html) has
>> a setup for the 1500.
>> 
>> The Waterloo setup uses a Ford tranny (I guess from
>> a Sierra??).
>> 
>> I have no idea how complicated the install is using
>> the Frontline kit.
>> 
>> Now have I missed anything?? Any other clues,
>> suggestions, PITA's etc.
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> At this exact moment in time 10/25/00 10:49 PM,
>> "ryan marro"
>> <ryan_marro@hotmail.com> made the profound
>> statement:
>> 
>>> Larry,
>>> 
>>> Just to make sure:  Are you sure you want a B210
>> instead of just a 210?
>>> Maybe you do, but the Morrisservice and Rivergate
>> kits are for a 210 and not
>>> a B210 as I understand it.  Just want to make
>> sure.  I was specifically
>>> asking for a non-B 210 when I called around, but I
>> think one of the places
>>> had a B instead of a plain.  I can try to read my
>> (worthless probably for
>>> this question) notes on which junk yard that was
>> if that is what you are
>>> looking for.
>>> 
>>> Ryan
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Ryan,
>>>> I am in the market for a B210 5 speed. You are a
>> bit closer than Oregon ;-)
>>>> so yes can you check them out? Don't go to a
>> bunch if trouble. Just find
>>>> out
>>>> how much, so far.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks
>>>> 
>>>> Larry
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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>> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
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>> do not ask a
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>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> =====
> Dan Dwelley
> 77 Midget
> Alexandria, Va.
> 
> __________________________________________________

Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
System Administrator/Manager
Neuropsychiatry Section
Department of Psychiatry
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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