Three Speed Transmission

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All Datsun 1200s were fitted with a 4-speed floor shift manual transmission (FS4W56). However, in most markets some Standard models had a 3-speed column shift (R3W56). This transmission had a higher 1st gear (3.380:1) than the 4-speed (3.757:1), meaning takeoff was a bit slower than the 4-speed, and starting on steep hils a bit more difficult. The 4-speed is a direct bolt-in replacement for the 3-speed.

column shift

See Transmission Overview for:

• Maintenance specifications (oil type, capacity, etc)
• Comparison of other B110 avaialble transmissions
• Gear ratios
• Link to the transmission swap article

Note that the United States market only got 4-speeds transmissions.