I had the same issues. 1961 mkII and radiator, 1275 with plastic fan.. If
you can put a steel fan on it's not as "deep" and will clear. Or go with a
later cross-flow radiator. Also not as thick.. Once you drive behind that
5-speed, you'll never want to go back.
-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces+pelliott=innercite.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Mike Rivers
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:40 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] 5 Speed Conversion problems
Hi,
I am encountering major problems with a Datsun 5 Speed kit I have recently
received. Although the adapter plate fits excellent, the rear trans mount
is too high and will not allow rear movement. Due to this, the fan hits the
radiator. I already had to bash the heck out of the bottom of the heater
duct and the top of the transmission tunnel to just get it to fit and so the
driveshaft wouldn't hit. Will an earlier fan/pulley work better since I
have the 1275 plastic fan/cast iron pulley type?
Suggestions? Ditch the kit and reinstall the original 4 speed ribcase?
Mike Rivers
1961 MG Midget 1275
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