Pacific coast Datsun Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Got a buddy in Vegas who is looking for a 85 720 5 speed transmission. The truck is a K/C if that makes a difference [prob. not] Anybody in the Phoenix AZ ,Victorville-Barstow CA or Vegas have one please let me know & Ill pass him the word..thanks. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I assume it's a 2wd gas engine? There are two lengths for the transmission... 26" and 31.5". Not sure which model got the shorty but best to measure it. Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 I assume it's a 2wd gas engine? There are two lengths for the transmission... 26" and 31.5". Not sure which model got the shorty but best to measure it. Regular cab, shortbox 2WD had the shortshaft Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 So did some 4x4s. I have one I think it was a KC Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 85 KC 2WD most likely has the 31.5....4x4 would have the 26 Console if it has one.... denotes length of trannie Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 Regular cab, shortbox 2WD had the shortshaft Ok, let me add a little more info, regular cab, shortbox 2wd had the shortshaft with a speedo drive after 1984ish, 4 wheel drive trucks didn't have the speedo drive in the tranny unless someone put a 2wd tranny in the 4X4 truck afterwards as far as I know, that is why you always look in all the datsun/nissan 4X4s in the wrecking yards, to see if it has a shortshaft with a speedo drive, and not all 4X4s had shortshafts either. Sealik is correct, if the console(if it has one) doesn't have a small change tray in front of the shifter, it's likely a shortshaft. Quote Link to comment
az240z Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 i have a 4x4 5 spd for sale. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 I think it's a 2wd and yours won't have the speedometer drive pinion in it. Quote Link to comment
riverz Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 On my 85 kc i discovered that the 5 speed out of a z will work if you switch the bell housings. Which is the front half of the case and for some reason those trans are easier to find hope that helps. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 On my 85 kc i discovered that the 5 speed out of a z will work if you switch the bell housings. Which is the front half of the case and for some reason those trans are easier to find hope that helps. On the '84 and up a larger 62mm counter bearing is used in the front case so an earlier 620/280z or zx transmission must have the smaller 58mm bearing removed and a larger 720 bearing swapped on. Also the 720 1st/2nd shift rod is16mm in diameter and is supported in the front case. The earlier 620/280z and zx shift rod is only 14mm and while it will fit the larger 720 hole, it isn't really supported very well and should be shimmed or sleeved. Quote Link to comment
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