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Re: The 2L swap is finally scheduled

To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net, nruffcorn@prodigy.net
Subject: Re: The 2L swap is finally scheduled
From: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter)
Date: Mon, 10 Apr 00 13:54:54 CDT
 
>I am matching the 2L with the stock 1600 rear end.  Is there a gear that I
>swap from a 4-speed trans to a 5speed trans to make the speedo correct?

The speedo will be over reading by 5% (3.7 vs. 3.9).  At 60 mph, this
is a 3 mph error. No biggy.

Once you get the tires on, and have clocked yourself over a 1 mile
stretch... and compare it to the stock speedo we can recommend
a correction.

>
>Can I keep the stock 1600 speedo cable or will I have to get a 5-speed
>cable?

1600 cable will work fine, as it is longer than a 2000 item.

>
>Are there any other engine wiring issues I should be aware of?  (I plan on
>using a single wire alt and know what that entails)

Water Temp wire.

You'll need a pressure sender for the oil pressure (stock '66-67.5)
item from a 1600/2000.

>I'm still working on a plan of events, so I won't forget to do anything
>while the motor is out--I'm sure more questions will follow.
 
If you are running the SOLEX carbs and air cleaner, you may need
to stretch the metal on the inner fender wheel well to clear the
Solex Air Cleaner. 

You'll need to reuse the rear transmission mount from the donor
2000; as the driveshaft. Stan Chernoff has the cast aluminum
shift plate to fit the 5 speed into the low windshield car.

Just have it done before Shasta! ;-)

Cheers,

Tom "July is approaching... gasp" Walter


 

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