Bluemax-
Yes if you have a pic or something that can clarify step b. under the Note: in Fig 3 of my initial post. Your time is appreciated.
Hmmm...what has my life come to-just me and my Datsun on Christmas Eve.

I stated "off the car" to avoid any confusion for the other components I did not specifically list that have to be removed also.

The manual first lists the transmission case (or bell housing) disassy in this order:
1. Remove release bearing and withdrawal lever
2. Remove reverse lamp, top and O.D. gear switches if equipped
3. Remove speedometer pinion assy
4. Remove nut and stopper pin bolt from rear extension
5. Remove return spring and plunger from rear extension
6. Remove reverse check sleeve assy
7. Remove front cover-Detach o-ring and front cover adjusting shim
8. Remove main bearing snap ring
9. Remove rear extension securing bolts and turn striking rod clockwise
10. Drive out rear extension backwards using a standard puller
11. Separate transmission (bell housing) case from adapter plate

Rear Extension dissassy for the Lock pin, striking lever, stopper pin bolt, return spring, striking rod, and striking guide, is provided after the rear extension is removed. Reassy is covered by fig 3 of my first post.

Happy Holidays gents.

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Wikipedia has an excellent article for Knocking (also called knock, detonation or spark knock, pinking in UK English or pinging in US English).

In the USA, the

Check the site below;it is a good start to understanding the reasons for certain sounds your engine may make.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_knocking

$10.00
Surely someone in Washington or Oregon can pick this up?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBa ... me=ADME:X:AAQ:MOTORS:1123

Okay Gents, a couple nitnoid items that have bothered me for quite some time

Don't know if this exactly fits the bill for you gents;however,here are sway bar bushings

http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/swaybbct.html

Fun
Now I'm looking for parts.