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Pass. Thank you but I have two sets that I'm too lazy to restore already. I was feeling a little "hoardy".

Hi Cliff. I have heard of the shaft nut coming loose, but I have never seen it happen (yet). Like Zed said, only way to fix that is to pull it apart. Before that I would go through a couple of easy checks first. You are now running a 5 speed in your 240Z, so things can be a little different. - Check the clearences around the selector. Its not hitting the tunnel etc. Wrong shape (S, no S bend) selector can cause problems. You have 72's (F4W71B) so it shouldn't be a problem, but shinning a torch up there will eliminate it. - Is the console and leather boot giving it enough room and not pulling it back? Remeber, the engine can twist things around a bit under load or clutch engaging and that in turn can reduce clearences. - Check the detent spring. Its the lower one of the three and easiest to check. I have seen one broken (not in a Zed transmission) and that can cause this too. The 5th hub clicks in and feels ok, but the detent is what holds it there. You can increase the tension with washer between the spring and cap. It can even be a combination of things. Worn detent spring, console pushing the selector and then clutch engaging. Those checks shouldn't take more than an hour. After that, its pull the transmission. Goodluck with it.

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I know what you mean Site, besides these for a set of steelies, I have 4 sets of wheels in addition to the ones on my one car Sounds good Zup, thanks. Gav, I doubt Zup will drop out, but if so, I will contact you.

You may as well be speaking Chinese talking transmissions with me. I paid a guy to tear it apart and fix anything that looked suspect, he said it was in great shape so he'll be looking at it one day next week. I haven't put the console back in yet so I've got the big hole and the shifter doesn't even come close to hitting the sheet metal. I'm seating the rings now and 4th gear is plenty so far. I'm not sure of the gear ratios but this 5spd has a taller 4th gear in my opinion. It is sooooo nice to get in and crank it and go! I love this car.

Site--- Well at least you recognize the problem. I am still in denial regarding my addiction Terrapin-- Done deal. Thank you very much--PayPal on the way. .

Are you sure your timing is not 180d out?

Sounds good Zup, If I don't hear from Siteunseen by tomorrow 4:20 PM you can buy the caps only for the price listed. Saves on shipping :-) I am all in favor of first to answer gets their place in line. The question is how long? 24 hours seems like fair enough time for Siteunseen to make his choice? I have not seen any forum rules on this topic. (or am I mistaken?) Only "Site" would have the option to say "pass" and move you up faster. Fair enough warning Siteunseen?