78 B210 5speed clutch

[zetabird]

looks like at some point i am going to have to replace my clutch, are there any option other than a stock like replacement. i can get a kit from napa for faily cheap

[Tom1200]

You will likely have to get a clutch kit, $50-$75 on Rockauto, I assume NAPA is similar.

 

I use the stock parts in the 1200 I race; even with the A15 that makes 99hp at the wheels and I never had clutch issues (other than when I mal-adjusted the MC push rod.....doh!)  

[zetabird]

thats what i was thinking, thanks, ill proly do that over next winter if the one lasts that long

[Dguy210]

On 2/12/2020 at 12:20 PM, zetabird said:

looks like at some point i am going to have to replace my clutch, are there any option other than a stock like replacement. i can get a kit from napa for faily cheap

 

Which 5 speed do you have? 78 I'm assuming the 63 dogleg.

 

You will need to make sure you get the 24 spline clutch (L series sizing) instead of the 18 spline (18 spline is later 60 series 5 speeds). I would also suggest looking for a clutch alignment tool that is specific as every clutch kit I've purchased for the dogleg seems to come with the wrong clutch alignment tool (shaft is the larger L series size).  Maybe they have fixed this by now.

 

http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=63-Series_Transmission

 

 

Edited February 19, 2020 by Dguy210

[zetabird]

ill have to check. that, im not sure. ive only been under it to rig some exhaust on it.... the front of the pipe broke off and fell whe the PO was driveing and rolled the entire exhaust up into a ball.....

[Tom1200]

You should be able to get a small mirror up inside the tunnel and read the number on the side of the transmission. It should be a 63 series gearbox.

[zetabird]

ill check that, i need to get it back into work so i can get under it anyway and change the fluid in the trans. got two of my new tires just need to order a wheel so i can get it fitted and see where i have to trim the wheel arch for the flares.