November 1, 20213 yr Author comment_630784 The 240 and possibly 260 shafts wont fit. The rear flange is too small and the 4 mounting holes are too small also. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65860-280z-propeller-shafts-with-4-speed/?&page=2#findComment-630784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 1, 20213 yr comment_630786 On 11/1/2021 at 12:04 AM, ennisdavis said: The 240 and possibly 260 shafts wont fit. The rear flange is too small and the 4 mounting holes are too small also. No offense, but this is completely incorrect. The outer shape of the flange changed over the years, there are square and round, but the bolt pattern and size is the same for all of them. It does look like the automatic got a different bolt at some point though. No year is specified. But they do interchange. The same size bolt through the same size hole, through all of the years of the Z. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/power-train/propeller-shaft/2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65860-280z-propeller-shafts-with-4-speed/?&page=2#findComment-630786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 1, 20213 yr comment_630787 Just finished the auto to manual conversion on my 78. Drive shaft completely interchangeable. Changed diff R180 to R200 no difference in bolt patterns. Like @Zed Head mentioned flanges may be round or rectangular bolt pattern does not change. However,the ZX turbo T5 trans has a larger diameter yoke but the pinion flange remained the same. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65860-280z-propeller-shafts-with-4-speed/?&page=2#findComment-630787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 1, 20213 yr comment_630796 I forgot the one that I usually remember - 1975 has a different pattern and maybe bolts. It is unique among the Zs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65860-280z-propeller-shafts-with-4-speed/?&page=2#findComment-630796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
November 1, 20213 yr comment_630797 On 9/30/2021 at 2:29 AM, Zed Head said: They will. But the first year and a half, about, of 240Z's used a shorter shaft. Because of the diff re-location to the back. Didnt even think about this, I knew about the diff but the driveshaft offcourse has to be longer to. 5+ The 2+2 driveshafts are also longer right Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/65860-280z-propeller-shafts-with-4-speed/?&page=2#findComment-630797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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