One of the parts of Jan’s XI I particulary like is the 5 speed, Datsun gearbox. This is a standard shift, not dogleg 1st, and works very well indeed.
Being as I am a seeker of Hens’ Teeth, I have had a search out on a B310 box on for as long as I can recall.
Important: The box is from a Datsun 210 (Model B310). The B210 is the wrong box. Capisce??!!
You need a FS5W60A.
Long story short, one popped up on the Bay. An excellent seller who is down-sizing his huge collection of Datsun and other stuff. A deal was done and a pallet loaded. I did a lot of research to make sure it was the correct box for our purposes. It for the Datsun A Series engine. Not like OUR A-Series, but similar tech that was licenced in the 50s.
Look at some of the threads on the MGEXP forum, and you will find a few pics etc to help identify the correct box.
For example:
https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mg-midget-f ... sg-1588499
https://www.mgexp.com/forum/mg-midget-f ... n.3118557/
Even better is going to the Datsun 1200 forum. Their tech wiki is superb. All the info you probably need is here:
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki ... e=5-Speeds
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki ... tification
http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki ... ansmission
My box came with the release bearing and fork, but no gear lever.
I doubt one will come up on eBay any time soon, but… there is a short shift lever and install kit available here:
https://www.maddat.com.au/collections/a ... -ascending
This gearbox is a PITA to work on, apparently. So it’ll be off to a Pro to rebuild for me. Rebuild kits are available and not too expensive. Individual bearings etc are listed on the wiki.
https://www.transmissionpartsdistributo ... qRMo-dHq22
Or the whole shebang here
https://www.rivergate5speed.com/spridge ... rice-list/
I’m hoping to get this in my car this Year. The current box is whining like a BA pilot, and really ought to be retired.
Cheers!
