Arne Posted November 19, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2008 Anyone have any tips on identifying a FS5C71-A early five speed from pictures? I've got a possible lead on one, but the seller doesn't know for certain what it is. From the description so far, it is definitely a Type A (w/monkey-motion linkage). But past that...If I can get pictures, what do I need to look for to know for certain what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue 72 Posted November 19, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Does this post help?http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32212If you need any other help, I've got pictures of my FS5C71A taken both inside and out. Edited November 19, 2008 by blue 72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted November 19, 2008 No, that thread appears to be about the later Type B transmissions, which are totally different than the Type A 'boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxybj Posted November 19, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Arne - do you have the How to Modify 510/240Z book (not exact title) - there is a photo in the section on transmissions. I put one in 30855 back in '71 (from Datsun Competition). Unfortunately, sometime over the years, it was replaced with one from a 280ZX by the folks I had sold her to. That was one of the first things I looked at when she arrived "home" this past August. I suppose something went awry and they just swapped rather than trying to find parts to repair. I had it geared like the 2000 roadster. Edited November 19, 2008 by Galaxybj spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 19, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) I have the book. There are other pics, I can scan also. If it does prove to be a FS5C71-A maybe the seller will have a lead on a 3.90 R180 that was possibly matched up with it. Edited November 19, 2008 by geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS30-H Posted November 19, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2008 I have four or five FS5C71A gearboxes in my garages. If you need any detail photos I could possibly drag one out into the light tomorrow and pop some shots of it. These illustrations ( especially the 4 to 5 speed 'A-type' box comparison ) might be useful too, I hope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats Posted November 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2008 Hi Arne, I do not know this can be helpful for your question,I attached the FS5C71-A of my Z432. The housing of the clutch plate area is different,but I think others are the same for L-series engines. To look carefully around shift lever basement is the good point of this transmission. I hope it helps, kats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 20, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 20, 2008 A few more views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue 72 Posted November 20, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 20, 2008 Whoops, guess I got the wrong information. Curse you not entirely 100% accurate internet.Were these boxes Nissan Comp only, or standard on some overseas models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arne Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted November 20, 2008 Whoops, guess I got the wrong information. Curse you not entirely 100% accurate internet.Were these boxes Nissan Comp only, or standard on some overseas models?They were used on several S30 models in the rest of the world, only through the end of the '71 model year. Or so I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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