Schroeder6th Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Need a little help: have curved back shifter in car and have a straight up shifter that i wish to install. Looks simple enuf, wrench slot at bottom of shifter/bolt on bottom of barrel. losened bottom bolt, notta. nothing moves? and don't want to force anything until i have some insight. Thanks Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 what trans.? in or out of the car? ect? on my Z car trannys theres a pin going threw it and the end of that has like a little C clip on it, get the clip off and the pin slides out and the shifter comes right out. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Is it this type?: http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/Tranny/620stuff001Large-2.jpg[/img]"] Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 thats why i wanted more info cuz the Z trans just has a pin and clip kinda like #18 and #19 on that pic and thats all that holds the shifter on. Quote Link to comment
Schroeder6th Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 510 w/Roadster 5 speed. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wow that's a fairly rare tranny. It (I think) uses the removable L series bell from an early 240z tranny, or IS an early 240Z tranny. The Roadster tranny was used in them. Here is a Roadster 5spd and it does have the A type shifter known as the 'monkey motion'. http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q251/datzenmike/Tranny/transearlycloseratioroadster_box_.jpg[/img]"] Quote Link to comment
Schroeder6th Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Yep, that's what it looks like. Believe it's called a "Roadster Ultra Close 5 Speed" and came with the car i recently purchased. I'm a 510/Tin Top rookie and you guys have been extreamly helpful, Thanks. Doc Hudson Quote Link to comment
comply Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have a similar issue so I didn't want to start a new thread. I've got a dogleg 5-speed and the shifter is really loose/wobbley, how do I tighten that up? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have a similar issue so I didn't want to start a new thread... ...or search??? 2 words = shifter bushing Quote Link to comment
510er Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 shifter question! not to thread jack but is the transmission 5 speed that came in the 72-73 240 desirable? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) I could be wrong, but a 5 speed option wasn't available on a Z car (in north Am.) until the '77 280z. (FS5W71B) Other 5 speeds were available from overseas where they were an option and could be imported by dealers. Again I don't have the exact story and could be, and likely are, incorrect. Roadster boxes with L bells attached were used. These were called FS5C71B if overdrive and F5C71B if 1 to1 5th gear. FS5C71B Competition Box: Standard 1st - 2.957, 2nd - 1.855, 3rd - 1.310, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922 Middle close - Option 1 1st - 2.678, 2nd - 1.704, 3rd - 1.262, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922 Ultra close - Option 2 1st - 1.858, 2nd - 1.388, 3rd - 1.217, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.852, Rev - 2.922 Option 3 ??? 1st - 2.554, 2nd - 1.758, 3rd - 1.271, 4th - 1.00, 5th - 0.850, Rev - 2.922 F5C71B Race or Competition Box with 5th gear 1 to 1 ratio: Race Transmission #1: #32010-N3220 1st-2.818, 2nd-1.973, 3rd-1.470, 4th-1.192, 5th-1.00 Race Transmission #2: #32010-N3221 1st-2.348, 2nd-1/601, 3rd-1.296, 4th-1.138, 5th-1.00 Race Transmission #3: #32010-N3222 1st-2.192, 2nd-1.601, 3rd-1.470, 4th-1.138, 5th-1.00 Rally Transmission: #32010-N3201 1st-3.321, 2nd-2.270, 3rd-1.601, 4th-1.240, 5th-1.00 I wouldn't rush out and buy one but if you have one, and it looks like this one, I would hang onto it till you know exactly what you have. Note that the bell is removable. I'll check, but I believe there was a need for a good strong 5spd back then and the FS5W63L dogleg just wouldn't cut it. Nissan (I believe) subbed an L bell onto the roadster tranny and used that. Again, if I have this wrong and anyone knows better I would welcome any corrections in what little I know about these trannys. Edited January 13, 2009 by datzenmike Quote Link to comment
510er Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 yea i dont need one but the guy that does maintaince for the aptartments that i live in has a bunch of ole z parts says both 5 speeds came out of 71 or 72's and they are for sure 5 speeds, has a few radiators and an engine as well doesnt know what any of its worth but will practicly give it to me im sure. Quote Link to comment
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