jhorton3
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It finally happened! After many years I finally acquired a Datsun 210 5 speed. I'm really excited about this. I'm planning on going with the Rivergate kit. I've got some questions for those of you who have performed this conversion.
1. With the newly manufactured adapter plates is it still necessary to drill a hole for the Lucas starter? Going with a gear reduction starter is not an option.
2. Which is better to fit, the original ribcase clutch slave cylinder, original Datsun slave, or Rivergate's billet slave?
3. For those that had the shifter modified did you have it cut to the length of the original MG shifter, or cut shorter? I'm wondering if it could be cut to about half what the MG shifter is and still shift well (kind of a short shift kit).
4. The motor has around 4K on it. Are there any parts I should go ahead and replace while the engine is out?
5. With an engine hoist (cherry picker) and leveler what's the best way to install the engine and transmission as a unit? Any tips or tricks?
Hopefully I can order the conversion kit end of this week. If I can do this in a two day period I may try to fit it next Friday/Saturday.
1. With the newly manufactured adapter plates is it still necessary to drill a hole for the Lucas starter? Going with a gear reduction starter is not an option.
2. Which is better to fit, the original ribcase clutch slave cylinder, original Datsun slave, or Rivergate's billet slave?
3. For those that had the shifter modified did you have it cut to the length of the original MG shifter, or cut shorter? I'm wondering if it could be cut to about half what the MG shifter is and still shift well (kind of a short shift kit).
4. The motor has around 4K on it. Are there any parts I should go ahead and replace while the engine is out?
5. With an engine hoist (cherry picker) and leveler what's the best way to install the engine and transmission as a unit? Any tips or tricks?
Hopefully I can order the conversion kit end of this week. If I can do this in a two day period I may try to fit it next Friday/Saturday.