U-Joint for 10 / 78 B210

[Mike210]

Hello Folks,

 

Surely I'm not the only person who has had to replace the U-joint on an old B210.  At least I hope I'm not.

 

My U-joint on the drive shaft went out completely.  I removed it without too much difficulty, but now I can not locate a replacement.  I tried every auto parts store and even a U-joint distributor.  Finally, one parts store that specializes in imports said their computer lists this car as having a "non-replaceable" U-joint.  And they said I would have to order a new drive shaft that would come with new U-joints in it.

 

Well I don't think that is necessary considering it was not very difficult to get my old U-joint out.  It has 4 little C-clips that hold it in.  I knocked those out, and tapped on the Yoke a bit and it came right out.  I saw another post by DatzenMike on here with a very good description of the removal process.

 

So in short,  Does anyone know of a part number or supplier to go through to get a couple U-joints for a 1978 B210 GX with the 5-speed manual???  I reckon it is the same U-joint as a regular B210 with the 4-speed manual tranny.

 

Any info is great info.

 

Thanks,

Mike

[datzenmike]

My '76 was non-replaceable so I'm surprised yours came apart. Maybe it was converted before you got it?

 

Here is the Nissan part number for the replaceable U joint from the earlier A series powered B-110.... #37125-H1025. Take your old one in and have NAPA try to match it or the part number.

[Mike210]

Datzen Mike,

 

If the U-joint was non-replaceable, then what would you do if it went out?  Would you have to replace the drive shaft and yokes?

 

btw, I have a carquest, oreilly's and advance auto here in my town, plus a privately owned driveshaft speciallist.  None of them could figure out what to get, even when looking at the original U-joint.  Do you think Napa will have better luck?  There's a Napa store about 15 miles away from my town.

 

Oreilly's ordered the U-joint for the B-110 and it didn't fit.  The caps were the right style and width, but the U-joint itself was too big.

[ggzilla]

Yes all B210 joints are designed to be non-replaceable. That is why you can't find new joints.

 

Simple, isn't it? Fortunately there is a company that makes new joints for it. See http://datsun1200.com/modules/mediawiki/index.php?title=Universal_Joint#Non_replaceable_staked_in_u-joints

[bob3d]

I bought one for my 78 b210 as a spare from WholesaleImportParts.com for $284.40 . Not cheap but what else can you do? Part no. 25780-1291214.        No they are

not replaceable mike but the originals were still good after 40 years so im good for a while. Get your spare parts while you can.

[datsunfreak]

I bought one for my 78 b210 as a spare from WholesaleImportParts.com for $284.40 . Not cheap but what else can you do? Part no. 25780-1291214.

 

That's actually a pretty good price for a new one. Any shop in town that quoted building me a new driveshaft said $300, so...

[datzenmike]

For that, do you get replaceable U joints or will you be buying another in 5 years?

[datsunfreak]

For that, do you get replaceable U joints or will you be buying another in 5 years?

 

Based on the pics, I'm sure they are replaceable. Every driveshaft shop I talked to mentioned building one using either 510 joints or Bronco II joints (same size). 

[Morrisun]

As David mentioned above, this company supplies the 430-9 u -joints:  http://motormasterpowersports.com/product/detail/sku/430-9/Cost $27.81

 

Fitment Guide:

Part Number Specification Guide

Part Number:

430-9

Make/Application

NISSAN (U-Joints Pass.Cars) B110 (1200) 1966-76 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint

NISSAN (U-Joints Pass.Cars) B210 1974-85 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint

SUBARU (U-Joints Pass.Cars) JUSTY 1989-94 - W/ Staked-In Type Joints Std Joint

 

Some Datsun 1200 automatic transmissions had staked in u-joints in the drivelines.

[angliagt]

                        I was fortunate to find a NOS Nissan driveshaft.

I was told it was for a 5 speed,but a year (years?) later,found

out that it was for a 4 speed,so I put the 4speed trans back in.

                  Still over ten years into a one year project - wondering

if it's time to sell it all off.

[datsunfreak]

Some Datsun 1200 automatic transmissions had staked in u-joints in the drivelines.

 

FWIW, both of my 1200s were automatics, and both had staked in joints.

 

                        I was fortunate to find a NOS Nissan driveshaft.

I was told it was for a 5 speed,but a year (years?) later,found

out that it was for a 4 speed,so I put the 4speed trans back in.

 

The 4 speed and 5 speed are the same length, it really just depends on which 5 speed you have. If it's the B310 with the smaller output shaft (1200 sized) the 4 speed driveshaft should fit.

 

If it's the B210 60-series trans (dogleg) with the big output shaft, no dice. Still might be able to use an auto driveshaft since it has the big spline. 

[angliagt]

                   The rear flange (& the differential) are different between the 4 & 5 speeds.