Hello,
About twoonths ago I installed my 160mph speedo and the new pinion and
sleeve. It was a very very messy job but it went on with little trouble and
all was fine.
Two weeks ago I went out to chase some motorcycles out in the coastal hills
35 miles south of San Francisco. Once again all was fine and I parked my car
amongst the sportbikes as they all gathered around my open engine bay. (They
asked to see what was under there) ;>)
On the way back I noticed that my speedo wasnt working. Then all of a sudden
I smelled tranny fluid and I noticed a huge plume of smoke behind me. That
was when I noticed the speedo cable hanging and dragging underneath the car.
So.... that was where I left off my story two weeks ago.
One week ago I decided to check under the car. Oh my....! The sleeve and
pinion gear poppoed completely out. I had a huge hole in my tranny which was
where the fluid spilled out. Yikes! It appears that I didnt get the
securing nut and washer attached properly to the pinion sleeve.
Tonight I got underneath the Roadster again and reinstalled a new pinion and
sleeve thatr I got from the Nissan Dealership. This time I removed the
shifter plate and shift lever to get at the tranny case alittle better. It
is secure now and I see how I could have made a mistake. And once again all
is well in S.F.
No.... not a very exciting story but I thought I would tell all anyway.
Btw... I am ready for the BADROC Run and BBQ. Guess where we are going...?
We will be chasing motorcycles this Sunday. All are invited!
Michael "Calspeed" Carion
67.5 SRL311-000248 Solex
BADROC
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