Pin Control Arm for Transmission Control

[iloveredmeat]

Hi all,
I lost this part:

https://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/s ... ntrol/56#2

https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/parts/n ... 14600.html

Does anyone have any smart solutions?

Thanks,
PM

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[Nissanman]

Have a look in a parts store for a replacement clevis pin and clip. Diameter is critical, length can be greater than stock.

[Solex68]

**EDIT - I believe I misunderstood which part was 56. But this a good part #35, LOL.** This is where I bought mine. Excellent quality BTW:
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https://www.datsunroadster.nl/part/road ... od-shifter
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[JT68]

We have those in stock. (part 49/50 on the exploded view) It's specific metric sizing- not a hardware store item.

But Pin #56 is totally different (also not a hardware store part-no way) Do you actually need #56?

We have a tons (literally) of transmission parts!

PM, or email!

[iloveredmeat]

Thanks everyone!

Thanks Greg... I'll check that out.

JT, I'm about 99% sure #56 is the pin I lost when the angle grinder attacked me as I was wire-wheeling the case. That, and I broke the plastic breather tube, not to mention the giant wire-wheel gash I got across my belly. Good times.

I do need some other items from you, so I'll double-check the pin number and get in touch.

Thanks again, I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day Weekend!
Peter

[JT68]

Thank you Peter, we'll have the overflow tube as well

[unklpat]

Peter, how can you lose that part? Your tranny was rebuilt, no? Pat

[iloveredmeat]

We have those in stock. (part 40/50 on the exploded view) It's specific metric sizing- not a hardware store item.

But Pin #56 is totally different (also not a hardware store part-no way) Do you actually need #56?

We have a tons (literally) of transmission parts!

PM, or email!

JT, I think you're right, it was part 49/50 - I dug through my photos, and looked at the site Greg shared, please see below and let me know.

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Peter, how can you lose that part? Your tranny was rebuilt, no? Pat

Well, Pat... losing sh** is one of my superpowers.

After we rebuilt the tranny, I was cleaning the case and I took the pin out to better clean the nooks and crannies. When the 15 lb angle grinder attacked me, stuff flew everywhere - into a foot of pine needles... I tried for a long time waving a magnet around the ground. If I remember correctly, I think I actually found the C-clip, but I'm not sure.

I was also in quite a bit of pain.

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[JT68]

yes, we have it and the overflow

[Gregs672000]

Ouch! Be glad it didn't hit you in the face! I wear glasses now (grrrrr) and am sometimes remiss about added eye protection when using power tools... good reminder.

[Curtis]

After checking the size of the pin hole and finding it just over 7mm I bought some 7mm round stock. Fits perfectly. Unfortunately I bought titanium and it is not possible for me to thread by hand. I've drilled it before but forget threading. Didn't check on that.

Ordered some stainless and HSS steel. I can put it in the drill press and turn it down with a file for 1/4" thread. Be much easier to get off then the snap rings on the original.

I need 3 of them.

[JT68]

the pin needs to be hardened. You can start with a grade 8 bolt and use a lathe, works ok, but is a lot of work considering. Why not just use the correct part?

[Curtis]

Correct part if I had one would be a PITA to remove or install. Snap rings right? No thanks. I can reach right down in to the hole with a wrench and get it on or off. I would have to own the car for the next 50 years for the amount I drive to wear it out.

[JT68]

Not true Curtis. The snap ring isn’t that hard to install (use a hemostat) and a non-hardened part will wear out surprisingly quickly- I learned that when I was a kid when I made one from a mild steel bolt. It didn’t last 1 year. A grade8 part works ok, just harder to make. The correct part is the way to do it right. (We sent Peter the correct part)