transmission interchange

[kenbagby]

A transmission designed for an L series engine will bolt up to a E1, or J engine if you have the mounting plate for it. I have a 78 200SX 5 speed (from a L20B) in my 64 L320.

[IMH]

Hey, that's my post from Classic Datsun Pickups!  I forgot to add that you'll also need the later 510/610 etc. type starter, and clutch assembly, and a J13 flywheel.

[kenbagby]

Post it here to help others!:dude:

[PALISADESPARK]

Okay, help me out here. I had a question about a 5 speed transmission. I wanted to know if any 5 speed transmission would bolt up to a 64 L320 pickup.
I see by one of the posts that it is possible.
I am new to the 320's so bare with me.
I can bolt up a 1978 200sx 5 speed transmission to my L320 and the slave cylinder, starter and length are the same. No modifications needed? I see something about a mounting plate. Does it have to be moved or another one created? How much of a choir is the swap and what difference does it have on gas mileage? power? etc..

Jim

[IMH]

The starter doesn't line up with the 5 speed if you try to use the stock mounting plate.  Luckily, the engine I bought (J16) came with a mounting plate that lined up with the 200sx trans.  I think it's the same one used in the vehicles that have a J13 but I'm not sure.  I had to do some fabrication for the trans mount and since the trans is wider I had to grind a little off of the body of the slave cylinder so the it would clear the torsion bar.  You'll also need to use the later model starter, slave cylinder, clutch, and figure out which speedo gear to use based on you rear end ratio.  I also had a custom driveshaft made as the front yoke for the 5sped is different and the rear yoke for the differential I used is also different.  As far as mileage/power I can't really say because my engine isn't stock and I have a 3.70 roadster diferential in my truck.  I have a single 40DCOE Weber with 26mm chokes and I still get about 22mpg city/26.5mpg highway.   But I wouldn't call it a 'bolt-in'.

[64nl320sportlover]

i  have a line on 5 j15 engs there out of fork lifts can they work in my  nl 320 sport

[matti]

I have a J15 in my L320 hooked up to the original box. The J15 mounts up nicely and as for the box... well it's simple to make gearboxes fit so take your pick.

cheers

[64nl320sportlover]

thanks i have to buy them  when they get taken out of the fork lifts  thanks robert

[64nl320sportlover]

i have a ??  is my nl320 sport a  4 speed  or a 3 speed  on the tree let me know  cause i  havent drove it yet cuase it has been setting for a wile  and i drove a 3 on the tree befor  so if its a 4 on the colom i can drive it i  think

[matti]

it sounds like the original 4 on the tree H pattern. For reverse pull the lever out and down (or up. Not sure about american being left drive n all)

cheers

[64nl320sportlover]

thanks for the awser  back mines a  left hand drive truck

[usmcdatsun]

I have seen this posting please can you give me littlle more info on this subject ?

I have a 520 with a j13 are you saying I can put a 5 speed or Auto in as long as you have the adapter plate back from the same car or truck and it will bolt up to the j13 from the l seris. If this is wrong or there is more to it please let me know

Thx ken 

[Jefe De Jefes]

IMH wrote: Quote »The starter doesn't line up with the 5 speed if you try to use the stock mounting plate.You'll also need to use the later model starter, slave cylinder, clutch, and figure out which speedo gear to use based on you rear end ratio.  I also had a custom driveshaft made as the front yoke for the 5sped is different and the rear yoke for the differential I used is also different. '.[/quote]For this swap , is the pressure plate and flywheel from the L motor vehicle needed as well?

[IMH]

My flywheel came with the J16.  I'm fairly certain that it's larger than a J13 flywheel.  I'm using a 225mm 280z clutch disc and pressure plate.  You could use a J13 flywheel with the 200mm 510 clutch since the flywheel I have would be hard to find. 

[Jefe De Jefes]

Well , I picked up the mounting plate and the flywheel from the 1979 200sx to go with the dogleg  I plucked from it. I will go new with the starter, clutch and pressure plate.
Thanks for the input.

[IMH]

Jefe De Jefes wrote: Quote »Well , I picked up the mounting plate and the flywheel from the 1979 200sx to go with the dogleg  I plucked from it. I will go new with the starter, clutch and pressure plate.Thanks for the input.[/quote]The 200SX flywheel isn't going to fit your E1.  I'm not sure about the 200SX mounting plate.  It may work with some modification.  The mounting plate and flywheel on mine are JDM items that would be hard to find.  They came with the JDM J16 engine.  You'll need a J13 flywheel and the earlier 200mm clutch from a 510, 521, or early 620.  I'm pretty sure that the 200SX unit is 225mm.   Measure the clutch disc.  If it's 7 7/8", it can be used with a J13 flywheel, if it's 8 7/8', it can't.   And the stock flywheel from your truck is designed for a 184mm clutch so it won't work either.

[Jefe De Jefes]

I left the clutch behind. Is it possible to measure the the flywheel surface area? I guess it doesn't really matter , you said the flywheel won't fit right? I'll try and pick up a 521 flywheel this weekend.

[IMH]

Jefe De Jefes wrote: Quote »I left the clutch behind. Is it possible to measure the the flywheel surface area? I guess it doesn't really matter , you said the flywheel won't fit right? I'll try and pick up a 521 flywheel this weekend.[/quote]You don't want a 521 flywheel unless it's from a an early one with a J13.

[Jefe De Jefes]

LOL, guess I'm sol.... I don't think I have ever ran across anything with a J series engine. Hopefully the stock 4 speed works fine. I just got the 320 running this last weekened . Well, she starts but doesn't stay on . Could be my fuel pump or dirty carb. Who knows the last time she ran . Thanks for the info BTW.

[IMH]

Check with tdaaj who is a member on this site.  He has many parts trucks and might have a J13 flywheel.  He's in Washington state.  I've bought parts from him and his prices are reasonable though the shipping on a flywheel might get a little pricey.

[Jefe De Jefes]

I cleaned the area that has the engine type and number stamped on and to my surprise it's a "J" series. I think I have everything for this swap now!

[73te27]

Check with tdaaj who is a member on this site.  He has many parts trucks and might have a J13 flywheel.  He's in Washington state.  I've bought parts from him and his prices are reasonable though the shipping on a flywheel might get a little pricey.

If it fits in a flat rate box then its $10.