joe newsom Posted November 6, 2017 Share #1 Posted November 6, 2017 I have run into a problem with my conversion. I have a 1971 240z that I am trying to put a 75 280z 5 speed into. The problem is that the shifter comes up very short in the tunnel. I am working with a member to bend a shifter so that minimal cuts have to be made on sheet metal and the console. I am curious if there is a option for a longer transmission and if that would fix the short fall? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zKars Posted November 6, 2017 Share #2 Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) The common fix is to trim some of the front of the hole, and possibly to obtain the right shifter. In fact if you move the vinyl and sound deadening at the front there you may see an outline in the sheet metal that tells you exactly where to cut to. If you need the oval-ish ring (4 screw holes ) that is used to hold down the stock manual shifter boot, let me know. Edited November 6, 2017 by zKars Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-534253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenman Posted November 6, 2017 Share #3 Posted November 6, 2017 (edited) There are some different shifter levers that will help this issue as Jim mentioned. I'll try and find the link a bit later. But a 71 will likely need a bit of trimming for the Tunnel hole. Even the later style F4W71B transmission from 1972 onwards requires the shifter hole to be trimmed a bit. The 1971's and earlier vhad the F4W71A transmission with the " Monkey Motion " linkage. The transmission linkage sits further back on those and the transmission tunnel hole is further back on 71 and earlier models. Part of the solution is using a 5 speed shift lever out of a 280Z 5 speed rather than a ZX. See Post #73 in the first link below ( Page 3 ) Edit: Found two of the links. Usual Photobucket mess unfortunately. http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/23128-5-speed-in-a-4-speed-question/?page=3 http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/51950-280z-5-speed-shifter-question/ Edited November 6, 2017 by Chickenman Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-534254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe newsom Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted November 6, 2017 Thank you this info helps Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-534265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted November 6, 2017 Share #5 Posted November 6, 2017 A modified shifter will solve the problem..... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-534283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted November 6, 2017 Share #6 Posted November 6, 2017 When tried the straight up zx shifter it wouldn't work with the rubber inner boot or the pleather outer boot plus my nuckles almost hit the radio and I couldn't get the seat back far enough and change gears. I'm 6' tall. The 280z curved one was much better for me, like diseazed shows above. My $.02. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-534284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe newsom Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted December 1, 2017 Coming up with another problem with automatic conversion. Not really sure what todo with this extra wiring. I read info on this forum and internet about jumping Or splicing the wires on the other side of transmission but this one I can’t seem to find any info that is helpful Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe newsom Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted December 1, 2017 Will not let me upload photos Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted December 1, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 1, 2017 I think this may help. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe newsom Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted December 1, 2017 Yes the wires on the passenger side I jumped the two extra. However the is another set coming down the firewall ending at the drivers side of transmission Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuD 91gt Posted December 1, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 1, 2017 (edited) I was under my car the other day, and those drivers side wires are just hanging there. I couldn't remember if it was supposed to be like that but the car still works My engine and transmission have been in and out several times though so it's possible they were dislodged? As for the shifter, my '71 required slight trimming, and the 260z shifter worked fine. Edited December 1, 2017 by HuD 91gt Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diseazd Posted December 1, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 1, 2017 Backup lights maybe? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/58899-automatic-conversion/#findComment-536380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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