Tear down and reassembly of the Datsun 280z 5-speed in my MGB
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- A number of years ago I upgraded my 1974 MGBGT Autocrosser from an overdrive transmission to the Rivergate 5-speed conversion using a Datsun 280z 5-speed transmission. I had rebuilt that transmission when we put the temporary used engine in. But, mysteriously there was a single snap ring left on the workbench. Since it shifted smoothly and didn’t make any odd noises, I figured it would be ok until I built my new engine later that year (of course that didn’t happen)  and that left over snap ring has been in the back of my mind ever since. So now that we’ve pulled that engine to install the new performance rebuilt one, it was time to see if that missing snap ring might be the cause of the shimmering silver oil that came out of the transmission. So in this video, we go back to when the engine was out and we tear into the Datsun 280z 5-speed transmission to see where the “extra” snap ring from the last time was supposed to go and look for any excessive wear.
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This video is the reason why I never, ever rebuild transmissions. Lol 😆😂😆😂
Good on you for having a go. I would not dream of tackling a car gearbox. I just had my Healey 3000 box and overdrive overhauled in london by specialist. I rebuild pre war Velocette gearboxes which is about ny limit. Best of luck with it.
Great video.
I'm toying with the idea of an mx5 box in my B, though the original seems much better than it was since I fitted thackary washers on the gearstick retaining plate
Those washers ( and the correct stepped shank bolts) are important to the shifter feel on the original transmissions. Also the bushing at the bottom, on the shifter ball as the gear stick will vibrate and be sloppy without it.
@@mgbgtguy 👍mine was in bits when I got it so I didn't know about either the shanked bolts or the washers.
Did you find what was making the rotation in fifth and in reverse seem tight while you had it on the bench? ----- The next step was you had it all assembled in the case -- going through the gears --------- On the shaft you pointed out possibly a hot spot that you thought a bearing was spinning to leave some glitter in the oil ------- Did you have to replace the bearing? ------- Are these Datsun transmissions a -- direct bolt in? ---- Is it just the 280 ones that fit ---- Can the original driveline be used - or does it have to be modified or even changed out? ------- Thank you for sharing with us --- Hope you have a Good week ---- Rodney
This conversion is a kit sold by a company called Rivergate. It uses only the 280z non turbo transmission and has everything to swap it into an MGB. Back plate, modified MGB flywheel ( they need yours back as a core), drive shaft, slave cyl w/new braided stainless hose and a hydraulic adapter, clutch disc (uses original MGB pressure plate), speedo cable and ratio adapter, and small bits. You need to find your own transmission with throw out bearing, fork, trans mount and shifter. There is a company out there now making a T-5 kit as well as one doing a Miata transmission kit and one doing a Ford T-9 kit.
and Rivergate only makes them to order now, and he does not seem to be excited about doing them anymore.
what is the length from bellhousing front to the output LOA.?
I have the same transmission in my 79 MGB ... it works great except it pops out of reverse sometimes. Doesn't feel like it quite seats into a detent in reverse, like it does in other gears. Any recommendations on what I could check? Searching google, I saw:
1. something about a bushing, I think by the shifter, but I don't see anything there looking down from on top.
2. Something about tightening the rear nut that comes loose, but I'm not sure where.
Any information much appreciated!
Usually if they’re popping out of gear its the shift boot, pulling it out of gear or it’s internal within the transmission
How difficult is mating the Datsun transmission to the MGB?
Well, it’s a kit that sold by a company called Rivergate, so it’s as easy as following the instructions. The hardest part these days is finding a good 280 Z transmission at a reasonable price without driving hundreds of miles to go get it.
I can't believe u destroyed a beautiful car with that UGLY mg stuff
Ugly mg stuff ??