W50 5-speed

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Revision as of 06:45, 17 September 2015

The W50 Toyota 5-speed can be fitted to a Datsun A-series engine. Use an A-series automatic transmission bellhousing with an adapter plate to fit the W50 gearbox.

Overview

Bare adaptor plate to suit an A series auto bell housing and a W50 steel case Celica 5 speed

Adaptor plate bolted to Celica box, clutch fork pivot fitted.

Datsun 56A 4-speed verses a Celica W50 steel case 5-speed fitted with an A series auto bell housing and adaptor plate.

Above: A series 56A 4-speed
Below: W50 Celica 5-speed below. Modified Datsun clutch fork fitted to Celica thrust bearing. Slot cut through the side of an A series auto bell housing . Clutch fork retaining spring and clutch cable mount still to be made.

The input spline lines up exactly

The spigot fits into the back of the A-series crankshaft as per standard but a machined spigot bearing needs to be made to suit the Celica input shaft.

mods need to be made to the clutch fork , thrust baring carrier

A new cross member needs to be made , the tunnel needs a bit of a massage

the speedo cable matches up to the Celica box with no mods.

A clutch needs to be sorted out , a new spiggot baring needs to be made and a new tailshaft is needed.

funkeyman photos 

clubman adapter