Rivergate now also does this. The starter moves down, not up, from its
location with a ribcase. It seems that the Rivergate kit now incorporates a
couple of things that Paul's kit had for a while :-)
Ulix
on 11/15/00 9:57, Gerard Chateauvieux at pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com wrote:
> This is only the case with the RIVERGATE. Paul's back plate has the starter
> relocated to the stock position on the DATSUN bellhousing. This makes for a
> smaller hole to be drilled for the stock Spridget starter bendix, or
> alternatively, an appropriate gear reduction starter can be used and NO
> HOLE needs to be drilled. This is just one of the reason I chose Paul's kit.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 4:55 AM -0500 11/15/00, Roger Cotting wrote:
>> The starter is in the same place with a Datsun 5-speed. I didn't have any
>> problems with the dizzy or oil filter in my Bugeye.
>>
>> Roger Cotting
>> 60 Sprite(2)
>> 73 Midget
>> 80 TR8
>> 95 Mitsu 3000GT
>>
>> rob thomas wrote:
>>
>>> Just one thought. Does the Datsun box require the moving of the starter?
>>> Is it upwards? If so, you might (?) have clearance troubles on the casting
>>> where the oil filter protrudes from above the distributor. Preeeetty tight
>>> to get the dizzy in between the filter and starter on a good day! Don't
>>> forget to cut the tabs off the rear of the sump too.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> FROM: tom zylla, INTERNET:bugeyeguy@yahoo.com
>>>
>>>> Anyone know if the Rivergate 5 speed conversion (as
>>>> sold by Mini Mania) will fit on a 1275 A+ block?
>
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