wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 The L block will fit, but it is very tight, so far I cannot recall if anyone has had a heater in an L block converted 320 with the radiator in the front. You will likely have to use an electric fan, I am not a big fan of them, but not sure you will have a choice, lucky for you that you have the 65, as the tunnel is taller, but the shifter will not come out the stock hole. I don't think I could handle the wiring for that, but an l20 yes I have motor and transmission I'm gunna set in and fet some idears yes idears 1 Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm thinkin about movin heater to right about a half foot and still have heater and just run longer hoses, I hope that little 320 heater core can handle the l20 radiaotor and motor antifreeze flow Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I can put tw0 10 inch fans on front of radiator I'm gunna throw l20 motor and 4 speed transmission in and see what kind of mounts need to be made and where they need to be moved to and figure out transmission mounts, cool thing is my trucks body mounts and cab mounts aren't bolted yet so me and few buds have taken cab off several times so I can get a much easier look at mounts I was wondering about the driveline from the 320 and stocjk ear end will the rear end hold up is it the same as datsun 620 rear end ? And will my driveline splines or whatever line up and fit in 4 speed transmission, I know I might have to have it shortened or lengthened bt it would be cool if I could use those , any tips on what to do about driveline situation with stock 320 rear end and 4 speed datsun BBC 620 tranhy with l20b Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 It's just a heater core, they all work the same. I'm thinkin about movin heater to right about a half foot and still have heater and just run longer hoses, I hope that little 320 heater core can handle the l20 radiaotor and motor antifreeze flow 1 Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 If I have to modify tunnel that's ohk and if I have to fill in old hole and make new spot for shifter is cool to I'm just not lookin forward tk driveline issues, more and likely needs to be custom made huh ? Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ohk thanks for help wayno , kickass tips Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 The rearend is a H190, it will hold up to the L block, Eric uses the 320 gears for drag racing, he has a fully built LZ23, he is almost to 100mph in the quarter mile. Yes the driveline will need to be a custom length, and the yoke on the L block transmission is the same from 1966 through 1984, but the axles on the 320 are different than the 520 on, so if you want different gearing in the future, you will need to switch out the side gears in the H190 rear end to except the 320 axle, and with an L block, you will want to change out the gears, I used 437 gears when I dropped an A series engine in my 65 320. I can put tw0 10 inch fans on front of radiator I'm gunna throw l20 motor and 4 speed transmission in and see what kind of mounts need to be made and where they need to be moved to and figure out transmission mounts, cool thing is my trucks body mounts and cab mounts aren't bolted yet so me and few buds have taken cab off several times so I can get a much easier look at mountsI was wondering about the driveline from the 320 and stocjk ear end will the rear end hold up is it the same as datsun 620 rear end ? And will my driveline splines or whatever line up and fit in 4 speed transmission, I know I might have to have it shortened or lengthened bt it would be cool if I could use those , any tips on what to do about driveline situation with stock 320 rear end and 4 speed datsun BBC 620 tranhy with l20b Quote Link to comment
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tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 So my 320 driveline will slide right into my datsun 620 4 speed transmission and it will bolt up to rear end the driveline just needs tonbe lengthened ? Is this correct and if I leave rear end and gears and put 4 speed and driveline on will it blow out or get me around for whiletil I get around to switchin gears Quote Link to comment
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tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 As u can see I need to make 4 link and bag mounts for back and add my shocks and I'm desperately need the c unit the h unit and the other units that take up those 3 holes Any idea what they are , where they are or how I can get em Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I need ashtray to but I bet not easy to find Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Lookin in engine bay it just sems mounta are to far forward and need to be brought back for l20 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 No the 320 driveline yoke will not likely slide into L block transmission, you will need to use your 320 driveline and mod the front for an L block yoke and length. With the 488 gears, you will likely be turning about 4000rpms going about 60/65mph So my 320 driveline will slide right into my datsun 620 4 speed transmission and it will bolt up to rear end the driveline just needs tonbe lengthened ? Is this correct and if I leave rear end and gears and put 4 speed and driveline on will it blow out or get me around for whiletil I get around to switchin gears Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Are you talking about the holes in the dash/instrument cluster, the headlight, wiper, and ignition switch. Otherwise I don't know what holes your talking about. As u can see I need to make 4 link and bag mounts for back and add my shocks andI'm desperately need the c unit the h unit and the other units that take up those 3 holesAny idea what they are , where they are or how I can get em Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I don't know what "C" and "H" units are. Yes you will have to fabricate engine and transmission mounts, you are also missing your idler arm and steering column, but that might have to be custom made also, I am wondering what you are going to do about the front suspension. As u can see I need to make 4 link and bag mounts for back and add my shocks andI'm desperately need the c unit the h unit and the other units that take up those 3 holesAny idea what they are , where they are or how I can get em Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I have steering colum and idler arm and all tie rods and steering wheel I have all front suspension parts just missin few bolts, I will take pictures of the front a arms and bag mounts but the back Is where imost attention needed need to finish boxing up frame and ge the stel for links , thanks yea ill have to figure out driveline situation but ur info helps Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Is it cold and hot . Yes u need the wiper switchhthe light switch and the units on each side of ashtray which say c and h Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 OK, "C" is the choke for the carb, and the "H" is the switch for the fan in the heater box. Is it cold and hot . Yes u need the wiper switchhthe light switch and the units on each side of ashtray which say c and h 1 Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 What goes in far left hole in dash ? Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 As far as I know, there isn't supposed to be a hole there at all. :( 1 Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Where are you located? There is a 320 for sale in Pasco WA for $200.00, it might have some of the parts you need. Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Lol Quote Link to comment
tubbedbaggedstockfloored65 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I live 2 hr north of seattle and is he parting it out or sellin whole thing I don't have the money tile next paycheck or 2 Quote Link to comment
twiztedintentions Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 How much front suspension travel will you have? A 20" wheel is A huge wheel on a 320 to untuck enough to be able to turn?! 1 Quote Link to comment
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