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We need more data. How wide are your rims? Is your car lowered?

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.

No, that thread appears to be about the later Type B transmissions, which are totally different than the Type A 'boxes.

In addition to what Carl noted, wider steel wheels were theoretically available from the dealers' parts department but never came factory installed. The wider wheels were 5.5" wide, and were part number 40300-E4600, list price of $13.50 each in 1971. They would have looked identical to the normal 4.5" rims, and all of the same markings (as described by Carl) would be stamped. I don't know of anyone who has seen a set of these early 5.5" in person, however.

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?

Rob, I'll make the trip to come and help if I can bring home the R-RT as payment! My old K75 is getting a bit long in the tooth.

Yeah, Terry, yours looks bent up. This is the best I can do right now for pictures. http://classiczcars.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=24708&d=1219377244

Sounds right to me as well. 37705 is late 7/71, and 27602 was 4/71. So for 30,871 I'd guess May as well, perhaps early June at the very latest.

No. The 'D' caps were used all the way through the '71 model year production. Cars with the early console and twist-latch fuel door should all have come with 'D' caps. Even my car (7000 cars later than this one) came with 'D' caps. Looks like you caught most of it, Mike. It also has an Amco front bumper bar, small mud flaps, the wrong shift boot, and appears to have the later production larger shift knob. But from the pictures, it appears to be an outstanding example, and the deviations from stock are not all that important for a weekend driver. It appears to be very similar to my own car, even down to the high quality paint job. Coincidentally, that car shows 66,053 in the auction, mine shows 66,020 after I got home from work with it tonight. Strictly for appearance sake, I'd have to agree, the later hubcaps ARE better looking.

Yup, everything you describe is correct for a '72-73 console. The '70-71 is completely different (as you've discovered).

Must be Really Late to be for any '71, as my 7/71 has the one that most refer to as the "Series 1" console. I didn't think the console actually changed until the true '72s were introduced.

I use an old MG knockoff hammer with a lead head. Softer than the aluminum case so no damage occurs. Works great.

Definitely not a '70-71 console. I'm betting there is an ashtray behind the shift boot?

Don't twist. Most transmission cases have pilot dowels to locate the parts precisely. I've not had a 5 speed apart, only the early Type A 4 speeds. But in general, yes, you have to rap on it a few times to drive it off of the pilot dowels, which are a very snug fit.

My OE AM radio is out of the car now. (I have my old Pioneer Supertuner in it instead. AM radio sucks in my parts.) While I can't say for certain that the AM/FM has it as well, the AM radio does have an antenna trim screw, as does my Pioneer, and most every other AM receiver I can recall. On the AM radio, the trim screw is on the bottom, near the antenna lead. The AM trim instructions for older radios that I recall were all pretty simple. Tune into a station (as weak as you can get a steady signal). and turn the trim screw back and forth for best signal. C'est tout.

No, not factory from Nissan. If there was such a beast, it would have to be a custom or aftermarket job.

I heard from the seller that it is likely sold. Will probably be confirmed later today.

Yes, but the E12-80 needs a certain amount of vacuum, which the Webers can't deliver. That's why he's looking at mechanical advance dizzies.

That's what I figured too, Stephen. On an inline engine it would require a manifold with a shared plenum for all cylinders. I've never seen one like that for an L-Series engine.

Yeah, I saw that on Bring A Trailer last week. Incredible story, and quite a find. The selling price is all the more amazing since the seller had no clue what he had.

Stanley, I'm confused. I can't recall seeing a manifold set for triples that has a shared plenum so that it could possibly run on a single carb. The ones I've seen all have individual runners for each cylinder. On those, there's no way the center carb could feed the four outer cylinders (1 & 2, 5 & 6). Do you have something different or custom?

The one that I had in my 10/70 car was like the two pictures on the right.

To the best of my knowledge, all of the kits are made by Precision. All should be fine with that except for the door seals. They will be a bit thick and a different type than the original (which had two piece seals). To be more correct, you could use the kit but buy OE seals in addition.

Hmm. I do know the owner, at least through e-mail and such. Didn't know his car was for sale. I've not yet seen it in person, but it looks quite nice here. He is a member here, but I won't name him without his permission.

Yup, that's the one. I watch most all the craigslist sites in the Pacific NW for 240Zs. I'm not going to say that it's a bad car, or fishy. It might be a typo or confusion on the part of the seller. If the title matches the number stamped on the firewall, it's probably fine. Might be a bit over-priced for disassembled car, but on the other hand it has a lot of good parts included.