Gary,
The 4 speed has lower 1st and 2nd gears, hence the pulling. Some 2L Solex
owners reported they had trouble keeping up with my little 1600.
66 Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Geegc@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:35 PM
Subject: 1600 rear vs 2000 swap
> I drove my 1600 last night for the first time in months (after adjusting
the
> clutch) and was amazed at how much better it pulls in 1st and 2nd than my
> 2000 solex 5 speed.
>
> Anyone switch the rear ends from a 1600 to a 2000? How did it work? Can
it
> be done without pulling the axles? Can the guts be changed w/o taking out
> the case?
>
> I have a 1600 rear differential of indeterminate origin that may be fine
> (although the axles from it were shot). Any ideas as to how to see it if
is
> still good?
>
> Thanks all.
>
> Gary C
> 1966 1600
> 1968 2000 solex
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