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Postby rdarnell » Mon Apr 01, 2019 7:54 pm

Here is some of my research on bearings so far. I originally found a diagram on the forums that lead me towards some incorrect parts. 6253
This diagram looks to be from a newer manual. For some reason they show the needle bearings being only 20mm long. Mine are 28mm long. For the front counter shaft bearing they have chosen to use a regular roller ball bearing. The original is a 2 part bearing that the inner race is pressed on the counter shaft. By having only the inner race pressed on it makes it easier to swing shaft out of case. If you use the one piece 6205 bearing you would have to press the shaft out of the front bearing. The two piece bearing allows the inner race to come out freely.

This is a photo of the early manual diagram with some details written on it. I started with the parts catalog pa rupert numbers and then checked my trans for part numbers. The 65 trans had been rebuilt sometime and did not have stock bearings. My 67 and the parts 63 appear to be original and not previously apart. All bearings in them are NSK brand. I found a site that provided a cross reference of the nissan 10 digit part number to all known part numbers. I was able to draw SKF numbers from there and they are similar to the original NSK part numbers. The N suffix means the bearing has an outer groove, NR means about the same but it comes with the necessary locking ring.
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Postby Esteban » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:52 am

Thanks for your research into the correct part numbers needed! :clap: :clap: :clap:

rdarnell wrote:Here is some of my research on bearings so far. I originally found a diagram on the forums that lead me towards some incorrect parts. ....


I'm the one to blame for spreading that diagram. :oops: What I did is follow the repair of Coyote Patrol's transmission and note on the diagram the bearings he used (should have added a disclaimer :twisted: ). Also, I used information from member robs30 from New Zealand (needle bearings) Once you finish the assembly and know that the parts are good, I will change the existing diagram with an amended one.

A couple of observations.

Needle Bearings
You counted 24 needle bearings. That's the correct number according to the parts manual and from Coyote Patrol's thread. When I was working with member robs30m from New Zealand, based on the measurements he took, I did a diagram with a cad program, and you can only fit 24 (maybe the 26 is the buying number in case you misplace some)

Part number #24 on the diagram with my numbers (first diagram). That little pin is embedded into the bushing #23. I don't think it will separate unless using some force.

Front Countershaft Bearing.
Great observation regarding the two part bearing :clap: :clap: :clap: . It is worth noticing that after 1972, Nissan modified the countershaft at this point, getting rid of the race in that bearing by making the shaft thicker. Inferior design since if the bearing is damaged, it will damage the shaft as well. The bearing number was the same. Only that you throw away the race!

By the time you are done, this portion of the project build should have a different name and made into a sticky. Great information!
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Postby rdarnell » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:01 am

I did not remember where I found it, I copied the diagram last year and when I was looking the other day I could not re find it to save my life. I have looked to see if i can buy replacement needle bearings that are 3x28 but the closest I have come is the caged bearing. My needles are good from the 63 trans so I might just stay with the original needles instead of using the caged bearing I bought. if i did not have good needles I think that the caged bearing would be a good alternative.

The #24 pin is not in any of my transmissions, I have removed the gear from the bushing. The gear spins freely on the bushing and the bushing also spins freely on the output shaft. Maybe that is something from later transmissions
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Postby rdarnell » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:20 am

Did some quick looking and found loose needles available at https://www.123bearing.com/accessory-lo ... X27.80.php

They are 3mm X 27.80mm. I just rough measured mine the other day when I started my search, they may only be 27.8mm. They are $1.49 each.
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Postby Esteban » Tue Apr 02, 2019 9:58 am

Great find about those needle bearings!! :clap: :clap: :clap:

rdarnell wrote:I did not remember where I found it, I copied the diagram last year and when I was looking the other day I could not re find it to save my life. ...


The diagram I posted on this thread, and right now I added a warning note at the beginning. Almost impossible to find in that thread, so most probably will post the diagram in another once you finish yours.

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Postby rdarnell » Wed Apr 03, 2019 8:18 pm

The transmission is back together with new bearing and brass synchros. The bearings used are: 6208NR input shaft, 6307NR output shaft, NU205 front counter shaft, and 6305NR rear output shaft. My needle bearings were in great shape so I reused the over using the KT202627 caged needle bearing I bought. As mentioned above I also found some correct sized loose needle bearing but did not need to purchase any.
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The front countershaft bearing is a 2 part needle type roller bearing. I knocked out the bearing and then pulled off the inner race.
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I then put the reverse shaft in without the gear. Then I placed the counter shaft in place. Then push reverse shaft back in towards 2nd gear and install the reverse idler gear. Install locking bolt and lock safety tab over. Then pull countershaft back out of front bearing and let it lay in the bottom of case. I installed the bearing on the input shaft. Next I put the input shaft in. To clear the 3rd dog tooth on the input shaft you have to remove snap ring and put the bearing in deeper than it need to be. Once it is in I lifted the countershaft, while tapping input shaft back out I moved the countershaft back into the front bearing. Next I put the needle bearings back in with grease to hold them in place. Next up is the output shaft. I held the synchro towards the input shaft to clear the lower 2rd gear and slid the output shaft into the needle bearings. Then I inserted both rear bearings and then put all the snap rings in place.

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Postby Esteban » Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:54 am

Excellent work! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Everybody should take note of the bearings you've used, and most of all, the tips for the assembly process. Great pictures as always.

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Postby rdarnell » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:34 am

I thought about taking more photos showing each step but I kind of got rolling and I am not sure if there is max amount of space allocated for photos.
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Postby RiverPatrol » Thu Apr 04, 2019 9:59 am

There are no limits on storage space for pictures, just individual picture size.
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Postby rdarnell » Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:25 am

Excellent!
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