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The 60-series transmissions can handle the torque from A14 and A15 engines. So the 60 four-speed is stronger than the 56 four-speed which was used behind A12 engine. The 60-series 5-speed is a beefier model than the stock Datsun 1200 GX-5's 56-Series Transmission. These 5-speeds came in the 1977-1982 Datsun B310 (210/Sunny/140Y/150Y). The four-speeds came behind A14s & A15s.
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Identification
See 5-speeds#60_vs_56
Overview
60-series transmissions were used exclusively behind A14 and A15 engines, due to their ability to handle more torque than the smaller 56-series. However, starting with the B310 it was also offered behind the A12.
* B310 GL with A12 (B310H) came with optional 5-speed 60L (B310HF) * FS5W60L used through 8010 (end of A12 in Japan) * A13 (debut 8011) used 60A
60-series transmissions came in three varieties:
- 60L four-speed for A-series engine
- 60L five-speed for A-series engine
- 60A five-speed for A-series engine
60L for A-series engine * Four-speed: 1975 to 1982 * Five-speed: 1977-1979 B310 Sunny (manufactured through 1979 September) * Dogleg shift pattern
60A five-speed for A-series engine * 1980-up B310 Sunny (from 1979 October) * Standard shift pattern
Note that 60-series gearboxes may be available for other engine types, so make sure you get one to match the A-series engine.
For an overview of 5-speeds in general, see: 5-Speeds. Comparos, Ratio info, etc.
Gear Ratios
(see 5-speed Gear Ratios)
box 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 5th Rev 60L 4-speed 1.000 1.378 2.170 3.513 3.764 60L 5-speed 1.000 1.378 2.170 3.513 0.846 3.464 60A 5-speed A 1.000 1.378 2.170 3.513 0.821 3.764 60A 5-speed B 1.000 1.320 2.170 3.513 0.821 3.764
NOTES
- The 1st through 4th gears are all the same -- 4-speed and 5-speed -- except for a few 5-speeds with 3rd closer to top (larger gap from 2nd to 3rd).
- For freeway driving, the 60A has a larger overdrive and so is preferable to the 60L dogleg.
- First gear is the same in all 60-series boxes
Swap Notes
When swapping a 60 transmission into a 1200, these parts should be obtained from the donor car:
- Transmission
- Release Lever which differs from the 1200 part
- Release Bearing sleeve, which may differ from the 1200 version
- Shifter
- Crossmember or at least the rubber insulator
Read Blat's first-hand account of swapping the 5-speed: Experiences swapping B210 H150 rear and B310 60A 5spd into my 1200.
Can you give me some tips on installing a 60-series 5-speed?
* the 60a 4-speed and 60a 5-speeds are the same length as the stock Datsun 1200 transmission, and the shifter is in the same spot
Rear Crossmember
The rear engine crossmember, that is to say the Gearbox Crossmember.
B310 stock rear engine mounts
Pitroad says the South Africa Datsun Bakkie (B140) had a FS5W60A 5-speed, and that the trans crossmember might work for a B110.
The 56-series mount (insulator) fits inside the crossmember, and bolts to the sides of the crossmember:
1200 style mount
- 11321-H1000 ASSY-INSULATOR ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B110 MANUAL
- 11321-H1020 ASSY-INSULATOR ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B110 AUTOMATIC
- 11321-H6200 ASSY-INSULATOR ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B210 A13 MANUAL TO 0873 [56-series]
- 11321-H6201 B210 A14 0978-0874 [60-series 4-speed]
- 11321-H7300 B210 A14 0974- [60-series 4-speed]
- 11323-H7310 [63-series 5-speed]
- 11321-H6201 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B310 A12A MANUAL [56-series]
The 60-series insulators sit on top of the crossmember, and bolt from the bottom:
B310 60-series rear engine mount
- Uses two M8 X 1.25 NUT
- 11320-H9100 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B310 A14/A15 MANUAL [60-series]
- 11320-W5800 INSULATOR ASSY-ENGINE MOUNTING REAR B310 AUTOMATIC
B140 Gearbox crossmember for FS5W60B. It appears the tunnel mounts are fitted further back than in the 1200.
Using 1200 Crossmember
The stock 1200 crossmember can be adapted to fit a 60-series transmission. It depends on which 60 (60L vs 60A).
Automatic-tunnel 1200
Automatic 1200s will fit the 60 by reversing the stock 1200 crossmember.
Manual-tunnel 1200
Stock 1200 mount fitment (56-series)
Stock 1200 mount fitment
60-series fitment with adapter plate:
60-series fitment with modified mount:
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Chris's Rip Snorter A12 & Red B10 -- classic cut & shut. Slice up the old mount & crossmber then reweld it.
Idea - will this work? Instead of welding, cut the corners off the stock mount, drill new holes farther apart so it fits the gearbox, then use spacer to bolt to the chassis.
Using B310 Mount
Or, use the B310 60-series rubber insulator with a simple custom crossmember that bolts to the original crossmember points.
60-series rubber mount* See Gearbox Crossmember#Rubber_Insulator for part numbers
NOTE: There is a difference in how a 60L 5-speed and a 60A 5-speed mounts. Apparently the 60L is lower by 20mm and it may be offset by 15 mm. When using a 60A custom crossmember, 20 mm spacers may be required to fit a 60L.
Flat Steel Crossmember
Fabricate a u-shaped flat steel adapter, then bolt on for a 60L (4 or 5 speed). For the 60A, fit it with long bolts and spacers.
60 custom crossmember for Datsun 1200
A sleeker version can also be fabricated:
* The rubber insulator picture is a stock 60-series rubber unit.
Bprojects 60A Install Kit
Bprojects sells a sophisticated kit which doesn't need long bolts or spacers. Buy at B-Pro, which replaces both the rubber mount and the crossmember:
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Fits 60-series to Datsun 1200 manual tunnel.
Pitroad 60A Fitting Kit
Pitroad sells a kit to place a 60A into a 1200:
They say it will also work for 60L if 20mm spacers are used.
Home-built Kits
ang94541 60A kit
tsillay 60A kit
EDP 60A adapter
Unknown adapter
clyon's 60A adapter
OR, cut down a 60-series crossmember and weld angle-iron to it:
holes offset ~40mm and ~230mm apart
Custom Crossmember
A wide crossmember can be bolted to the floor pan using large washer for reinforcement. Then the original 1200 gearbox body brackets can be removed, providing enough space for the reverse lamp switch.
universal gearbox crossmember designs
A piece of 40mm box steel will do the job. Bolt it to the rubber mount of the gearbox and then bolt it to the floor - add some spacers as required.
PIGDOG welded late model Nissan floor boss
A 1200 crossmember was welded to a B210 crossmember
Tailshaft
The stock Datsun 1200 driveshaft should be used. While the B310 driveshaft is the same length, it has the larger H150-style rear flange.
Reverse Switch
The location of the Reverse Switch can differ between all the different transmission. It is a problem when fitting any 60-series gearbox in to the small 1200 manual tunnel. The reverse-light switch is right where the Datsun 1200 chassis x-member mount is. Options include:
Plug
Remove the Reverse Switch, discard it, then plug the hole. A spare A12 engine-block drain plug fits (from the side of the engine block). Optionally you can fit a switch to the shifter to activate the reverse lamp.
* a shifter-mounted Reverse Lamp Switch#Swap Notes * a switch plug
If you screw the plug in too far you end up effectively stopping the shift from traveling over far enough to make either the shift up to 5 or down to reverse. There must be a millimeter or so play.
Clearance Tunnel
- Use a big hammer to beat the chassis out to make room
OR
- Cut a hole in the side of the tunnel and let the switch protrude into the cabin. Then cover/enclose the switch with custom-bent sheet metal
Tunnel Swap
Fit a larger Tunnel
Crossmember Modification
Remove the 1200 original crossmember bosses and move them back
OR
Remove the 1200 original crossmember bosses and fitting a wide crossmember. See Custom Crossmember
Swap Into Datsun 1200
(A special note of thanks to Davo1200 who started this section originally in the old Tech Section)
How do I install a 5 speed Sunny box?
So we've just picked up one of those rare 5 speed Datsun Sunny boxes and we want to bolt it to our engine. The bellhousing itself and starter motor bolts up with no problems but the gearbox cross member sits too far back and the reverse light switch hits the tunnel. What do we do?
Take the reverse switch out. The thread size is an un common size and you will have trouble finding a suitable replacement bolt that is flat enough to clear the tunnel.
Modify the switch! Sit switch in a vice and cut switch with an angle grinder so that switch is now fairly flat. A little ball bearing will fall out and discard the rest.
Now we have a bolt with a hole in it! You can either fill the hole with weld, making sure not to warp the bolt, or, you can just fill with epoxy resin. Let it sit for a while and bolt back into place on the gearbox. You will have no reverse lights now so a seperate switch will have to be added to the interior.
Great! No we can actually sit the box up into place!
Now check out how far back the gearbox cross member mounts sit. Its approx 2" futher back from the stock 1200 mounting points. A fabricated cross member will have to be made to allow for this 2" change. Some flat steel bar, a press drill and a welder will be needed.
After gearbox cross member has been fabricated, bolt into place. Fill gearbox with new oil, fit clutch cable, hook up the tail shaft and go for a drive. Yeah 5 gears!!
Vanette Transmission
Nissan Vanette came with RS5W60A transmission. This is an "RS" (remote shift) version, and so is not a bolt-in swap.
FS5W60A vs RS5W60A 5-speed comparo
Pitroad sells a conversion kit to change an RS to an FS: http://www.pitroad-ts.com/A-parts-2/Rs5w60a.htm
Rebuild Kit
Bearing Kit
Synchro Kit adds includes five (5) brass BAULK RING. See Synchros
Parts
Part Number prefixes:
- H90xx B310 unique to F5W60L
- 180xx B10 56-series
- H73xx B210 60-series
Case Comparo
B210 F4W60A
- 32100-H7300 ASSY-CASE,TRANSMISSION B210 F4W60A 0974-0776
- 32100-H7302 ASSY-CASE,TRANSMISSION B210 F4W60A 0876-0377
- 32100-H8902 ASSY-CASE,TRANSMISSION B210 F4W60A 0477-
B310 F4W60
- 32100-H8902 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 F4W60 CANADA
- 32100-H8903 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 F4W60 0879- USA
- 32100-H9301 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 F4W60 0879- USA (supercedes 32100-H8903)
B310 FS5W60A
- 32100-H9001 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 FS5W60A -0779 [FS5W60L, dogleg]
- 32100-H9300 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 FS5W60A 0879- CAN (supercedes 32100-H9001)
- 32100-H9301 CASE COMP-TRANSMISSION B310 FS5W60A 0879- FED, CAL (supercedes 32100-H9001)
F4W60L
rally cross of F4W60L Gear ratio
- 1st: 3.19
- 2nd: 2.38
- 3rd: 1.89
- 4th: 1.00
F4W60 gears - B210 USA CATALOG 32200-H7300 ASSY-GEAR MAIN DRIVE 20T 32210-H7300 GEAR-COUNTER 31-27-20-15T 32220-H7300 GEAR-REVERSE COUNTER 14T 32230-H7300 ASSY-GEAR 1ST SPEED 34T 32250-H7300 ASSY-GEAR 2ND SPEED 28T 32260-H7300 ASSY-GEAR 3RD SPEED 24T 32280-H7300 ASSY-GEAR REVERSE IDLER 22T 32245-H7300 GEAR-REVERSE MAIN SHAFT 34T
FS5W60L
Gearset
- 32241-H9001 SHAFT-MAIN 1
- 32264-H7300 BEARING-NEEDLE MAIN SHAFT 2
- 32260-H9000 GEAR ASSY-3RD 27T 1
- 32604-H9000 RING-BAULK 4
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- 32603-18000 RING-SYNCHRONIZER 4
- 32609-18000 INSERT-SHIFTING 6
- 32601-H9001 HUB SYNCHRONIZER-2ND & 3RD 1
- 32606-18000 SLEEVE-COUPLING 2
- 32250-H9000 GEAR ASSY-2ND 1
- 32253-H7300 BUSH-1ST GEAR (MAIN SHAFT) 2
- 32246-H7300 WASHER-THRUST 1
- 32273-H7300 BEARING-(BALL,) MAIN SHAFT 1
- 32246-H9000 WASHER-THRUST MAIN SHAFT 1
- 32267-H7300 BEARING-(NEEDLE,) MAIN SHAFT 1
- 32230-H9000 GEAR ASSY-1ST 1
- 32602-32200 SPRING-SHIFTING INSERT (SYNCHRONIZER INSERT) 3 unique to F5W60L
- 32608-H9000 INSERT-SHIFTING 9
- 32258-H9001 HUB SYNCHRONIZER-1ST & REVERSE 1
- 32245-H9000 GEAR-REVERSE, MAIN SHAFT
- 32234-H9000 RETAINER SHIFTING INSERT 1 Catalog is incorrect
- 32354-H9000 NUT-HEX (M25 X 1.0) 1
- 32228-H9000 RING-SNAP OVERDRIVE BEARING 1 ? Or 00922-12200?
- 00922-12200 RING-SNAP (T=1.2)? Or 32228-H9000?
- 32227-H9000 BEARING-(BALL,) MAIN SHAFT END 1
- 32228-H9000 RING-SNAP,MAIN SHAFT END BEARING 1? Or 00922-12200?
- 00922-12200 RING-SNAP (T=1.2)? Or 32228-H9000?
- 32204-H7300 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.34-1.40 1 Select only one 32204
- 32204-H7301 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.40-1.46
- 32204-H7302 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.46-1.52
- 32204-H7303 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.52-1.58
- 32204-H7304 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.58-1.64
- 32204-H7305 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.64-1.70
- 32204-H7306 RING-SNAP MAIN DRIVE GEAR SELECT T=1.70-1.76
- 32209-H7300 SPACER-BEARING MAIN DRIVE GEAR 1
- 32214-H7300 RING-MAIN BEARING 2
- 32203-H7300 BEARING-MAIN DRIVE 1
- 32200-H7300 GEAR ASSY-MAIN DRIVE 1
- 32272-H7300 BEARING-PILOT MAIN SHAFT 1 1 of 3
- 32268-H9000 RING-SNAP SELECT T=1.60 1 Select only one 32263
- 32268-H9001 RING-SNAP SELECT T=1.65 Select only one 32263
- 32268-H9002 RING-SNAP SELECT T=1.70 Select only one 32263
- 32601-H9000-HUB SYNCHRONIZER-4TH & 5TH 1 Also F560A
- 32340-H9000 GEAR ASSY-OVERDRIVE 1
- 32345-H9000 BEARING-OVERDRIVE GEAR (NEEDLE MAIN SHAFT) 1
- 32219-H9000 BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT 1 Also F460A 7812-
- 32224-H7200 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.30-2.35 1 Select only one 32224
- 32224-H7201 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.35-2.40
- 32224-H7202 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.40-2.45
- 32224-H7203 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.45-2.50
- 32224-H7204 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.50-2.55
- 32224-H7205 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.55-2.60
- 32224-H7206 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.25-2.30
- 32224-H7207 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT SELECT T=2.20-2.25
- 32210-H9000 GEAR-COUNTER ASSY 1
- 32219-H9010 BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT 1
- 32220-H9000 GEAR-REVERSE COUNTER 1
- 32222-H9003 RING-SNAP COUNTER SHAFT SELECT T=1.3 1 Select only one 32222
- 32222-H9004 RING-SNAP COUNTER SHAFT SELECT T=1.4
- 32284-H9000 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT REAR 1 Mistake? See 32285N
- 32282-H9000 GEAR-REVERSE IDLER 1
- 32272-H7300 BEARING-REVERSE IDLER GEAR 2 2 of 3
- 32285-H9000 SPACER-REVERSE IDLER GEAR 1
- 32292-14600 PIN-RETAINING 1 Also F560A
- 32281-H9000 SHAFT-REVERSE IDLER 1
- 32284-N9000 WASHER-THRUST REVERSE IDLER 2
Bearings
RockAuto.com
BALL BEARING - input shaft
32203-H7300 BEARING-MAIN DRIVE $31.78 USA
* 62 x 30 x 11 mm
* Inside Diameter:30 mm,1.1811 in
* Outside Diameter:62 mm,2.4409 in
* Width:16 mm,0.6299 in
* C3:radial clearance greater than Normal
Interchange
* Timken 206L
* SUZUKI 08163-62063
* SKF 6206ZNRJ
* Nachi 6026N C3
BALL BEARING - counter shaft, rear
32219M 32219-H7300 BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT, REAR $95.28 USD
replaced by 32219-H8900
Specifications:
* 52 x 20 x 15 mm
* Width 15mm, 0.591 in.
* Bore 20mm , 0.787
* OD 52mm, 2.047
Interchange
* Nachi 6304N
* Timken 304WB
* Timken 304DD (sealed)
* National 304 (open)
ENCLOSED BEARING - counter shaft, rear 32219 32219-H9700 BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT, FRONT * replaced by 32219-H9702 $22 USD
NEEDLE CAGE - output shaft, rear 32272 32272-H7300 BEARING-PILOT * replaced by 32272-G3201 $26.02 USD > 32272-14600, 32272-H7300 * Koyo RS18/17P * 18x24x17 mm needle roller bearing
32264M 32264-H7300 BEARING-NEEDLE MAIN SHAFT $38.43 USD
Rear 60A
National B1616
* Cone Bore: 25.400mm, 1.00 inch
* Outside Diameter: 31.750mm, 1.250 inch
* Width: 25.400mm, 1.00 inch
NEEDLE CAGE - output shaft, rear 32350 BEARING-overdrive gear * 32345-H9000 60L 5-speed * 32345-H9702 60A
32283 32289-H9701 > 32289-H9700 BEARING-REVERSE IDLER GEAR $28.60 USD * 60L 5-SPEED (2) * 60A 5-SPEED (1)
PowerTorque BK139 F4W60 $144 USD
FS5W60A
1st, 1-2 hub, 2nd
Reverse/Idler Gears
5th gear bolted to end of cluster shaft
Cluster shaft and free-gears (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
32604-H9700 Synchro BAULK RING & matching gear surface
Kit
O'Reilly Auto Rebuild Kits PowerTorque BK173WS w/synchros $254 USD PowerTorque BK173 w/o synchros $146 USD
Input Shaft Bearing
BALL BEARING-MAIN DRIVE (Input shaft) 32203-H7300 (type 6206)
Output Shaft Bearing
BALL BEARING - MAIN SHAFT (Output shaft, mid) 32273-H7300 [NSK 6305NR/SKF 43305C]
BALL BEARING - MAIN SHAFT (Output shaft, rear) 32275 32227-H9700
NEEDLE BEARING - PILOT (output shaft, front) 32272-H7300 [18x24x17 mm]
NEEDLE BEARING - MAIN SHAFT 32264M 32264-H7300 (2)
NEEDLE BEARING - MAIN SHAFT 32264 32267-H7300 (2)
NEEDLE BEARING - OVERDRIVE GEAR (input shaft, 5th gear) 32350 32345-H9702
Cluster Bearings
32219 BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT 32219-H9700 FS5W60A $95.28 USD * enclosed needle bearing (pilot bearing)?
32219M BEARING-COUNTER SHAFT 32219-H7300 * F4W60L * FS5W60A
32224 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT * SELECT USE T=2.30 - T=2.25
32283 BEARING-REVERSE IDLER GEAR 32283 32289-H9701 > 32289-H9700 BEARING-REVERSE IDLER GEAR $28.60 USD * 60L 5-SPEED (2) * 60A 5-SPEED (1)
32287 WASHER-THRUST REVERSE IDLER 32265-18000 * F4W56 * FS5W60A
Thrust Washers
32287 32265-18000 WASHER-THRUST REVERSE IDLER [center]
32318 32287-H9700 WASHER-THRUST [REVERSE IDLER, rear]
32285N 32283-H9700 WASHER-THRUST REVERSE IDLER [front]
32224 WASHER-THRUST COUNTER SHAFT FRONT
SELECT USE
32224-H7200 T=2.30-2.35
32224-H7201 T=2.35-2.40
32224-H7202 T=2.40-2.45
32224-H7203 T=2.45-2.50
32224-H7204 T=2.50-2.55
32224-H7205 T=2.55-2.60
32224-H7206 T=2.25-2.30
32224-H7207 T=2.20-2.25
Seals
Front Cover O-ring
32112M 32112-H7300 RING-O FRONT COVER
Front Cover Seal
Front Cover Oil Seal for Aichi R4W60L/W60 4-speed, W60L/W60A 5-speed, RS5W60R 5-speed
Nissan 32114-Y4000 * A12/A14/A15,KA20DE/KA24E/KA24DE,TD23/TD25/TD27,NA20 * RD28,RB20,L18/LD20/L20,H20,Z18/Z20,VG20/VG30,FJ20,CA18 * 60-series, 71-series 71B/71C
Specs * shaft size: 30 mm * bore size: 45 mm * seal outer diameter: 45.2 mm * seal width: 8 mm * Polyacrylate or Nitrile
RockAuto National 1981 Timken 1981 Fits: * Nissan 32113-Y4000, 32114-20100, 32114-Y4000 * 8942152200 * 8943270620, 8943270621, 8943348450, 8943895931 * 9004310029, 9004311141, 9031130010, 9031130014 * 9031130115, 94215220, 94327062 * Ford EBTZ7052D * Toyota W55 transmission * Isuzu 8943270620 camshaft seal
Output Shaft
32136-18000 45mm
32136-G1001 60mm
32150-H7300 C2136-H8900 > 32136-H8900 $10.00 USD C2136-H5000 > 32136-H5000 OIL SEAL-REAR EXTENSION [4-speed & 5-speed 60-series] $23.87 USD * 56A,60A,60L * Nitrile Seal, Counter-Clockwise-Spiral Design * Shaft Size: 1.181" * Housing Bore: 1.772" * Seal Width: 0.591" * Seal Outside Dia: 1.78" * Flange Outer Diameter=2.441" (?)
32160- many EXTENSION ASSY-REAR
Factory Service Manual says:If rear extension bushing is worn or cracked, replace it as an assembly of bushing and rear extension