[Spridgets] Datsun 210 5-speed

[Michael MacLean]

Just an FYI.  I bought a "rebuilt" Datsun 210 trans from Paul while he was
still running the business.  He rebuilt it with aftermarket synchros.  I have
trouble putting it into gear and it grinds going into 3rd.  It also pops out
of 3rd if you just touch the gear shift while driving in that gear.  At the
time I complained to Paul.  He said the aftermarket syncros were machined
incorrectly, most likely at an incorrect angle.  He sent me the best set of
used syncros he had from the many transmissions he had rebuilt for other
customers.  I have yet to pull it out and replace them, but I will if and when
I have the time.  Just be careful of what you buy.
Mike MacLean
60 Sprite
56 BN2
02 Heritage Springer

--- On Fri, 10/7/11, Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com> wrote:

From: Dave Yealy <lbc at littlebitcountry.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Datsun 210 5-speed
To: spridgets at autox.team.net
Date: Friday, October 7, 2011, 10:01 PM

Peter, could you send me a copy. I just installed a 5 speed in a customers car
the past two days. He had no idea of the condition of the trans. Seems the
syncros are bad in 1,2,3,and 4 and are going to need replaced and I'll
probably wind up with the job.
I've thought about installing one of these in my Morris van but after this job
I've come to the conclusion that I don't want the headaches.  This was a
Rivergate kit the customer had and an unknown (condition) trans. $1600 + labor
just doesn't float my boat, when a 3.7 diff would do about the same thing, so
I can't shift into first while I'm moving, no big deal.
If you would like I could post it on our clubs site since I'm the webmaster.
http://www.brrta.org


Dave