FS5W60A: Internal Spring Question

[RustyOldDatsun]

Hi Guys --

 

I'm working on rebuilding my 210 5-speed. As I was removing a synchro hub *SPROING!* -- it came undone right before my eyes. Only problem now is that I don't know what the orientation should be of the tang on the spread spring should be on the shifting inserts. 

 

Anyone who's rebuilt one, should it be like image 1, 2, or 3? Help!

 

 

[datzenmike]

Is there a small hole for that end sticking out somewhere around the inside? What about the other end? doesn't it stick inward? The synchro ring fits in there too no?

[Tom1200]

My service manual shows the spring goes inside the finger. It also says to make sure the springs are oriented so that tang (90 degree bend part) is not in the same finger. Put one at 4 o'clock and on the opposite side put the other one at 8 or 12.

 

And yes they do tend pop out.

 

Tom

[RustyOldDatsun]

Cool -- thanks for the replies!

 

Tom, which service manual are you using? The one I have seems much less specific in general so I want to get a hold of whichever one you have.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

If you want a more positive "click" to your shift, you can add a tad more tension to those springs by simply bending them open. Don't go too much and be careful.

[hosestop@msn.com]

If needed I have a couple FSM in classifieds will sell less than I have listed .

[Tom1200]

Ben I have the factory Datsun 1200 Chassis & Body Manual; I.E. Nissan factory manual. I have the Australian (aftermarket white with A12 engine on cover) manual it shows the same. I've also got another one by a published called Interpool or Interpol (yellow sedan on cover). I have a Haynes one as well but I think the others are much better.

 

I have my ultra close ratio 4 speed on the work bench so happened to be double checking specs. Somewhere on the net is a download for the 60 series. I have it saved but don't remember where I got it from.

 

Tom