carterb Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 1:09 PM, carterb said: White 1972 Datsun 510 race car https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-datsun-510-67/ Sold for $55,000 on 3/8/23 Quote Link to comment
Sapoo Posted March 8, 2023 Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 6 hours ago, datzenmike said: This is definitelly NOT a 5 speed. How can you tell? I don’t have enough experience to know the difference. For my future reference, How can one identify a 5 speed that is compatible with an l16? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2023 32 minutes ago, Sapoo said: How can you tell? I don’t have enough experience to know the difference. For my future reference, How can one identify a 5 speed that is compatible with an l16? Years of doing this. This is an FS5W71B 5 speed that will fit the L series 4 or 6 cylinder engines. This is the F4W71B 4 speed. Note the 6 bolt cover plate with the round breather cap? The five speeds do not have this. There are at least 4 production 5 speeds that will fit any L series engine, but for now lets stick to the 71B. The 71B was used on 4 different series of Nissan engines CA, SD, Z and L series. The front case is different on all four so they will bolt up to the different engines and you can swap cases to make any one of these fit another series. You might find a very good deal on a CA series 71B 5 speed and buy it and later swap on an L series front case to make it fit your L16. So how to tell??? All 71Bs are 31.5" long except the 720 truck that used this and a 26" 'shorty'. CA 5 speeds have a smooth front case without ribs... The SD (diesel) Note ribs and waffling on front case, unlike the CA above it. Has the starter on the driver's side. Easy to pick out. Not so easy on this picture, you can just barely see the starter bulge on the lower left. ALL other 71B transmissions have the starter on the right or passenger side. Z series... Note the ribs and waffling and the center line rib runs up beside the right hand side bolt hole into the block. L series. Center rib goes up beside the left hand bolt into block. Just remember left hand bolt hole is L series. This is the one you want for an L16, though you can swap cases and make any of the above work also. If you have an L series front case. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sapoo Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 🙌 Thank you so much for all that info!!! It is soooooo helpful!!! Here’s another question. Could I use a front case from an L Series 4 speed on any 5 speed 71b? Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 10 hours ago, Sapoo said: 🙌 Thank you so much for all that info!!! It is soooooo helpful!!! Here’s another question. Could I use a front case from an L Series 4 speed on any 5 speed 71b? Generally speaking yes, the only possible issue is the counter shaft bearing.... I believe the are 56 and 62mm or something close to that... When I swapped front cases I had to go with the smaller diameter bearing that fits the front case.... Also be aware there is a cover inside the bellhousing and a shim under it... you want all 3 to stay together dont mix and match.... 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/d/san-jose-1969-datsun-521-k24-and-brz/7597306254.html Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Sapoo said: 🙌 Thank you so much for all that info!!! It is soooooo helpful!!! Here’s another question. Could I use a front case from an L Series 4 speed on any 5 speed 71b? There are some F4W71B 4 speeds that have the reverse lamp switch in the wrong location. I've never seen one but they are out there. All five speeds are like the picture below but some 4 speeds are just to the left on that present but unused boss. As long as the 4 speed reverse switch is on the right you're good. The improved 62mm counter gear bearing was new for '85 and continues on into the later 71C model. You can have the case milled out or like mentioned remove and replace with the earlier 56mm bearing. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 Worth $250? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 While the '72-'77 620 grill is by far the best looking, it ain't worth $250. Offer $75 to $100 and get his number. Call him in 3 weeks say the offer is still good leave your number. 2 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 9, 2023 Report Share Posted March 9, 2023 That’s what I was thinking.. I just don’t see a lot in my area. Quote Link to comment
Ooph! Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 7 hours ago, six2ohyea said: Worth $250? Thoughts? 6 hours ago, datzenmike said: While the '72-'77 620 grill is by far the best looking, it ain't worth $250. Offer $75 to $100 and get his number. Call him in 3 weeks say the offer is still good leave your number. In the classifieds here, there is an ad for an early 620 grill $300. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 On 3/9/2023 at 2:35 PM, datzenmike said: While the '72-'77 620 grill is by far the best looking, it ain't worth $250. Offer $75 to $100 and get his number. Call him in 3 weeks say the offer is still good leave your number. 3 Quote Link to comment
Satisaii Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 My boss does that. He will take lower, but you have to throw a number out. If you ask how low he can go, he always goes higher. Quote Link to comment
thisismatt Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 23 minutes ago, six2ohyea said: Just come in low. People don't know how to negotiate anymore...they get so butthurt when you make a low offer. If that happens, just walk. 1 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, Satisaii said: My boss does that. He will take lower, but you have to throw a number out. If you ask how low he can go, he always goes higher. Really? Never heard this strategy before. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 My local wrecking yard does that. Offer $50.... counter $80! Ok I go to $60. he says $100. I usually pay the $80 or say fuck you. It's all good fun. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/6/2023 at 11:14 AM, carterb said: Orange 1971 Datsun 510 2dr https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-510-55/ Sold for $18,000 on 3/13/23 Quote Link to comment
pidge Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/lethbridge/1979-datsun-620-king-cab/1653460650 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 11:53 AM, six2ohyea said: Ted ,, is that you? Quote Link to comment
Jskinny Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 1973 Shortbed 4 speed https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1257099675214900/?mibextid=dXMIcH Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Blue 1970 Datsun 510 4dr https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-510-4-door-sedan-2/ Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 1962 Datsun Bluebird https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-datsun-bluebird/ 1 2 Quote Link to comment
KELMO Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 ^^^^This is why we need an "Oh my" button up in here. Wowsa. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 11:32 AM, carterb said: Blue 1970 Datsun 510 4dr https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-datsun-510-4-door-sedan-2/ Bid to $18,500 on 3/28/23 Quote Link to comment
six2ohyea Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/aD6bYIyrByb Quote Link to comment
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