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FYI the manual ones were only rated to tow 3500lbs at least on the gassers. The automatic was good for 5k. Someone who worked at Nissan once told me it was only so they didn't have to warranty clutches. I am a former Nissan Tech through the 90s and early 2000s. I agree completely with what the othe...

That's my goal, but with the TD27T I have to use the original front case half as the bolt pattern is different than the KA24 that this trans (FS5W71C) normally came with. And the VG30 also has a different bolt pattern. So if I could find a front case half with the TD27T bolt pattern that fits the V6...

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The truck itself other than the engine and bell housing bolt pattern is basically the same as any 4cyl 4x4 D21. I have towed lots but not long distances. Typically under 150kms with my camper 2500lbs and my car trailer around 4500lbs max for usually less than 100kms. All of this on flat prairie. Whe...

Bear with me as I write a book... A few years ago I picked up a Japanese 1992 4dr D21 Nissan Datsun, TD27T, 5-spd 4x4. Soon after I got it I noticed a bad noise from the front of the trans. When I took out the trans the input shaft seal had failed and the input shaft bearing was toast. While tearing...