[Roadsters] Transmission interchange question

[oliver]

one more question on this topic - does the 5 speed or later 4 speeds connect 
to the pre 67.5 engine?  has anyone actually done this?  I ask this because 
I was told by many that the plastic fan would connect to any 1600 engine. 
not true - the early (pre 67.5) engines are sae, not metric, and that fan 
does not fit.

is there the same issue with the tranny's?  if not, are those fittings on 
all cars sae????

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From: "Pete Peters" <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 12:56 PM
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Transmission interchange question

> Never heard of connecting a Miata transmission to a R16 or U20 motor, so 
> would be interested in that website link.
>
> Options are limited because the R16 and U20 engines have the starter on 
> the left. Options I am aware of:
>
> roadster 4-speed
> roadster 5-speed
> Datsun Diesel transmission, or use the bellhousing to adapt 71B or 71C 
> trans. Search 311s.org forums for more info.
>
> Pete
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: S B <psbiker1 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Transmission interchange question
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 9:23 PM
>
> After almost a year of being off the list I'm happy to be back.
>
> I've got a white 66 1600 that's pretty much stock. I'm considering 
> rebuilding or replacing my 4 speed transmission, even though it's still 
> working fine.
>
> Is there any information or website out there that has a list of 
> transmissions that will bolt up to the R16 engine with minimal or no 
> modifications? I did find a great site that gives details on installing a 
> Mazda Miata transmission.
>
> I'm just looking for what my options are.
>
> Steve