[Roadsters] out of hibernation part II Transmission

[peter harrison]

So, I forgot the hood, clutch slave and I clearly meant transmission oil - but
not bad from memory eh??


Peter Harrison
818 448 3181


Date: Thu, 30 May 2013 07:06:33 -0700
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] out of hibernation part II Transmission
From: twokeelya at gmail.com
To: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com
CC: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net

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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