How to Remove Shifter / Console - Dropping Tranni.

[oranngetang]

I already regret starting this thread, but I've done multiple searches for an answer, which I cannot find. So it's probably ridiculously easy...

Anyway, I'm pulling the engine and trans out of my 70' Z tonight, and have disconnected all the hoses, wires, linkages, removed the air cleaner, fan, rad, and drained the fluids from engine and trans. I'm about to go back into the garage and pull the driveshaft out by unbolting it from the diff and sliding it out of the trans.

My question is.. How on earth do you remove the shifter? My guess is the console needs to come off and then it'll be fairly self explanatory, perhaps some screws holding down the rubber neck on the shift stick and then a C-ring or something and that might be it.

So how does the console come off?

If the console does NOT need to come off, now is the time to tell me OR, if there is an easier way please let me know. An any advice for the engine/tranni lift is appreciated. Though I'm sure it'll go a lot easer than it did on my 02' Pathfinder...

[psdenno]

Remove the console by removing the screws under the ashtray/cigarette lighter recepticle and in the coin try near the rear of the console. Disconnect the choke lever from underneath console or, since you're pulling the engine, leave it connected and pull the cables through the firewall as you remove the console. Disconnect the rear window defogger light under the console. Remove the lid of the fuse box when pulling the console out. Disconnect battery prior to doing anything if still connected. Bag and label all screws and hardware. I think that's about it.

Once the console is out, remove rubber boot from center tunnel to access pin that holds shift lever in place on trans. Everything is relatively easy to get at from above. Replace shifter bushings when reinstalling.

Dennis

Edited March 29, 2012 by psdenno

[oranngetang]

Thanks! I'll be changing the bushings for sure. They're completely destroyed, I can already tell. I'll post my progress.

[oranngetang]

Engine is out! Most of the console screws were missing, and the pulling the choke cables through was helpful advice. Couldn't figure out the shifter pivot thing, so I removed the stick from the linkage instead. Oddly every bolt and nut on this car is practically finger tight, the driveshaft nuts came off without a wrench, as did the rad and some other stuff.

[Arne]

...so I removed the stick from the linkage instead.

I didn't see this thread until now. Sorry, could have saved you some head-scratching. Removing the lever as you did is the correct method for the Type A transmissions as used in '70 & '71. You done good.

[oranngetang]

A few pics from the pull. Thanks again for the advice. Stripped the intake and exhaust manifolds with carbs and fuel lines as one piece(s), smog pump is next, and I may aswell remove the alternator for cleaning and inspection. Mocked the header on the exhause and it'll need to be trimmed to clear the thermostat housing. I don't know how involved I want to get with this engine. I keep having the turbo LS6 swapped being pushed at me, but part of my wants to keep this car 100% Nissan/Datsun.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

great work! I am about 2 months behind you sir!