I got mine out of a nearby junkyard, all it took was just a few calls
around for a 79-81 Datsun 210. I didn't find any extras lying around,
but it probably wouldn't take too much effort for you to find one. The
going price a couple of years ago was $225 for everything including the
speedo cable (if you want a speedo, don't take no for an answer because
its a major pain to get out of the car). It came out of a car with 166K
miles on it and I did nothing to it. While it could probably use a new
2nd gear syncro during downshifts in autoxes, on the street you would
never know it. Chances are that it will not need the syncros, however
$250 is not a bad price for a rebuild. If I had found someone willing
to do it for $250, I would have had it rebuilt. I never installed the
speedo, I just sort of guess at the speed. The 5-speed absolutely
transforms a Sprite!
Jackson Zimmermann
jzimmerm@albemarle.org
'64 A-H Sprite
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D. [mailto:pauld@ekpc.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 1998 9:34 AM
To: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Transmission Help
List,
I want to thank everyone who responded to my plea for help with my
transmission situation. It looks like I am going to do the Datsun
5-speed conversion. Not to sound like a commercial, just thought
there would be some interest in my research efforts.
Run down on the Rivergate 5-speed conversion kit:
basic kit $399
additional kit $79
slave cylinder, throw out bearing, flexible hose, rear seal,
line-up tool
yoke conversion $55
speedo kit $125
It was suggested that I have the 2nd and 3rd synchronizers and all
bearings replaced in the Datsun before I install it. The cost is
around $250. It is probably a good idea, is it necessary?
Now I need a Datsun tranny. Anybody want got one for sale?
Thanks again,
Paul
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Paul A. Dolloff, Ph.D.
Lexington, KY
'66 A/H Sprite MK III: HAN8l-59017
'69 A/H Sprite MK IV: Parts car
606/744-4812 ext. 389
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