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Re: 73 Midget 5 Speed

To: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: 73 Midget 5 Speed
From: Mark Snowdon <racer45@bellsouth.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 19:09:33 -0800
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Snowdon Racing
References: <Pine.OSF.4.05.9901181729280.8146-100000@saul7.u.washington.edu>
Reply-to: Mark Snowdon <racer45@bellsouth.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
Ulix Goettsch wrote:
> 
> Mark,
> if the thing is running, test the transmission while it is still in the
> Datsun.  LIsten for noises, check for a lot of driveline play.  Remove the
> shift boot to hear it better.  Check the synchros.
> 
> According to Paul D., you don't need to keep the Datsun driveshaft with
> the new kit.
> Do keep the speedo cable, shift lever, you don't need the clutch disk or
> pressure plate.
> 
> Ulix

Actually, I called a friend at another yard and he has the parts to fix
the 210. I worked out a deal with him to borrow the parts and run the
car back and forwards to work for a few days, just to see how it does
perform.

Mark Snowdon, who knows first hand, It isn't what you know, but Who you
know.

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