[Roadsters] out of hibernation part II Transmission

[twokeelya at gmail.com]

Thank you for the info, sounds like a good weekend project. Now, does
anyone have a rebuilt U20 with 5 speed transmission laying around?


On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 5:30 PM, peter harrison <
granvillecomputing at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Re - Removing the engine
> Get PLENTY of PLASTIC baggies - sandwich size and gallon size, plus index
> cards or post-it notes and one or two medium size containers.
> WHen you remove ANYTHING - put it in a baggie and mark it with contents
> and a
> sequential number  and put it in the container ins that order. when you
> come
> to reassemble, you will put things back in reverse order
> NOTE_ it is not typically necessary to remove carbs, starter,manifold etc.
> Disconnect battery and remove
> Drain engine oil - other wise it will leak out of the back
> Drain coolant.
> Disconnect
> reverse switch wires from transmission
> drive shaft - handy to make a note (using a punch) to insure all is
> realigned
> to original spots
> speedo (small tab held by 10mm nut) - remove by twisting anticlockwise
> all ground wires
> starter motor
> alternator
> throttle cables including choke
> fuel line (intake to the pump)
> all hoses at engine side (note - good idea to replace the two SHORT hoses
> between the intake manifold and block and at the rear where the heater stop
> cock is. They are  impossible to replace without major fuss later on.
>
> remove
> fan - loosen shroud first (10 mm bolts)
> shroud
> radiator (you should be able to retain the upper radiator mount attached to
> the radiator)
> washer bottle (not vital - but gets  in the way)
> alternator (gives better access to the engine mounts)
> disconnect engine mounts - note that the front mount bolt is captive
> whereas
> the rear is bolt/nut (good ides to chase them before reinstall  - saves a
> lot
> of wrenching
> 6 bolts holding the transmission to the cross member
> 2 bolts holding the retaining mouint to the actual mount
> 2 bolts holding the mount to the transmission.
>
> shift lever (easier if you remove the shift plate) the shift lever has a
> bevel
> (13mm) at base of lever with a retaining nylock underneath)
>
> Oil line (lower down on passenger side) - you have to unlock from the mount
> (pull retaining clip) before unscrewing from the engine.
>
> Disconnect tach cable
> Disconnect the small line from the distributor
> disconnect all ignition/coil wires
>
> You will need an engine hoist - the engine comes standard with a loop
> attached
> to rear engine bolt on drivers side and another at head front on passenger
> side.
>
> Ideally (for me at least) an engine leveler is usefull.General idea is to
> lift
> engine up and then tilt upwards such that there is an approximate 45 angle
> going forwards - make sure you don't hook into the throttle lever.
>
> Just be gentle and watch for things catching on the frame.
>
> Good luck
>
>
> Depending upon when they were last replaced and current condition - replace
> Clutch - suggest 2 litre clutch plate.
> throwout bearing
> front/rear transmission seals
> pressure plate
>
> check/rebuild clutch slave
>
>
> Peter Harrison
> 818 448 3181
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 29 May 2013 15:59:21 -0700
> > From: twokeelya at gmail.com
> > To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Roadsters] out of hibernation part II Transmission
> >
> > thanks for all the tips, yes, inline fuel filter clogged, I'm going to
> have
> > to drain the tank because it clogged up the new one too. The fuel gauge
> had
> > slightly oxidized  contacts, I sanded them lightly, tightened up the
> > connectors and works perfectly. Headlights same thing, I sanded the fuse
> > contacts and they work, I even have a horn. Now, it won't shift into
> fourth
> > gear, goes in, but pops out. I'm sure from all the play in the gearbox
> that
> > it needs rebuilding, I've been putting that off hoping it would fix
> itself
> > (yeah right). SO....now i need help with removing the engine and am
> looking
> > for tips from you masters.I've pulled several mustang and Chevy camero
> > motors, but never a Datsun.  Thanks in advance from your ever so humble
> > learner....
> > Richard
> > 67 SRL529
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