Mike210 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Hello Folks, Surely I'm not the only person who has had to replace the U-joint on an old B210. At least I hope I'm not. My U-joint on the drive shaft went out completely. I removed it without too much difficulty, but now I can not locate a replacement. I tried every auto parts store and even a U-joint distributor. Finally, one parts store that specializes in imports said their computer lists this car as having a "non-replaceable" U-joint. And they said I would have to order a new drive shaft that would come with new U-joints in it. Well I don't think that is necessary considering it was not very difficult to get my old U-joint out. It has 4 little C-clips that hold it in. I knocked those out, and tapped on the Yoke a bit and it came right out. I saw another post by DatzenMike on here with a very good description of the removal process. So in short, Does anyone know of a part number or supplier to go through to get a couple U-joints for a 1978 B210 GX with the 5-speed manual??? I reckon it is the same U-joint as a regular B210 with the 4-speed manual tranny. Any info is great info. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 My '76 was non-replaceable so I'm surprised yours came apart. Maybe it was converted before you got it? Here is the Nissan part number for the replaceable U joint from the earlier A series powered B-110.... #37125-H1025. Take your old one in and have NAPA try to match it or the part number. Quote Link to comment
Mike210 Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Datzen Mike, If the U-joint was non-replaceable, then what would you do if it went out? Would you have to replace the drive shaft and yokes? btw, I have a carquest, oreilly's and advance auto here in my town, plus a privately owned driveshaft speciallist. None of them could figure out what to get, even when looking at the original U-joint. Do you think Napa will have better luck? There's a Napa store about 15 miles away from my town. Oreilly's ordered the U-joint for the B-110 and it didn't fit. The caps were the right style and width, but the U-joint itself was too big. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Yes all B210 joints are designed to be non-replaceable. That is why you can't find new joints. Simple, isn't it? Fortunately there is a company that makes new joints for it. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Universal_Joint#Non_replaceable_staked_in_u-joints 1 Quote Link to comment
bob3d Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I bought one for my 78 b210 as a spare from WholesaleImportParts.com for $284.40 . Not cheap but what else can you do? Part no. 25780-1291214. No they are not replaceable mike but the originals were still good after 40 years so im good for a while. Get your spare parts while you can. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I bought one for my 78 b210 as a spare from WholesaleImportParts.com for $284.40 . Not cheap but what else can you do? Part no. 25780-1291214. That's actually a pretty good price for a new one. Any shop in town that quoted building me a new driveshaft said $300, so... Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 For that, do you get replaceable U joints or will you be buying another in 5 years? Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 For that, do you get replaceable U joints or will you be buying another in 5 years? Based on the pics, I'm sure they are replaceable. Every driveshaft shop I talked to mentioned building one using either 510 joints or Bronco II joints (same size). Quote Link to comment
Morrisun Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 As David mentioned above, this company supplies the 430-9 u -joints: http://motormasterpowersports.com/product/detail/sku/430-9/Cost $27.81 Fitment Guide: Part Number Specification Guide Part Number: 430-9 Make/Application NISSAN (U-Joints Pass.Cars) B110 (1200) 1966-76 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint NISSAN (U-Joints Pass.Cars) B210 1974-85 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint SUBARU (U-Joints Pass.Cars) JUSTY 1989-94 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint Some Datsun 1200 automatic transmissions had staked in u-joints in the drivelines. Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I was fortunate to find a NOS Nissan driveshaft. I was told it was for a 5 speed,but a year (years?) later,found out that it was for a 4 speed,so I put the 4speed trans back in. Still over ten years into a one year project - wondering if it's time to sell it all off. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 Some Datsun 1200 automatic transmissions had staked in u-joints in the drivelines. FWIW, both of my 1200s were automatics, and both had staked in joints. I was fortunate to find a NOS Nissan driveshaft. I was told it was for a 5 speed,but a year (years?) later,found out that it was for a 4 speed,so I put the 4speed trans back in. The 4 speed and 5 speed are the same length, it really just depends on which 5 speed you have. If it's the B310 with the smaller output shaft (1200 sized) the 4 speed driveshaft should fit. If it's the B210 60-series trans (dogleg) with the big output shaft, no dice. Still might be able to use an auto driveshaft since it has the big spline. Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 The rear flange (& the differential) are different between the 4 & 5 speeds. Quote Link to comment
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