[Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic

[corvallis at peoplepc.com]

I have a 1969 Datsun truck (L521) in stock configuration with 90 wt oil in
the 4-speed trans. The heat coming thru either an open shift boot hole or
holes in the footwell become oppressive during the summer months, any speed.
...bill in corvallis
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From: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Perez
Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 8:02 AM
To: Linda Grunthaner; Shop at Just Brits
Cc: spridget list
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Hot stick in slow traffic

Welcome to the club, Linda.  I too am confused by all the answers.  I guess
what 
I really want to know is:

Do others that have a Datsun transmission have this problem?
If not, what oil are you using?
Will the heavier oil keep it cooler?

I don't want an oil cooler and electric pump set up to make this work...
Engine 
temp was fine while driving, so heat transfer shouldn't be an issue.  I 
appreciate all the knowledge transfer, but it gets overwhelming
sometimes....

 Edward Perez
Snohomish, WA
78 Midget (1275)