kevikev1984 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 . I have a 260z that was originally automatic and I'm converting to a manual transmission. Everything I have found to be 240z on it though, the hubs, strut diameter etc. how would I know if my car uses the 240 or 260z pedal assembly? If you have a 260z clutch pedal box assembly please pm me thank you -KEVIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) Since the dashes in the 260 are the later 280 style, I'll bet the pedal box is 280 as well. Look under the dash where the steering column bolts to the dash. If there is two 12mm headed bolts, it's 280. If there are four bolts, its 240. Those bolts actually attach to an extension on the end of the pedal box, the dash is just sandwiched between the column and pedal box with those bolts. Then you can be sure what type of pedal box you need. You actually only need the clutch pedal and its pivot bolt and return spring. The big auto brake pedal can be trimmed to reduce it, or you can change it for the manual pedal. No need to remove and replace the entire pedal box since that requires the dash to come out. Edited November 15, 2015 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 You may have an early built 260z which will have 240z parts in it. The later built 260z's have 280z parts in it. Keep that in mind if you look for suspension, brake and fuel tank parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z240 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) To settle this, the micro fiche shows that all Z's from 73-08 (ie ALL 260's) to the end of the 280's have the same pedal box. 73's (up to 73-07) have a unique one compared to 70-72 240s, as the master brake booster increased diameter and the spacing between the brake and clutch master expanded to accomodate it. http://www.carpartsmanual.com/datsun/Z-1969-1978/brake/brake-clutch-pedal Edited November 15, 2015 by z240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fribs378 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 i have the parts from a 240z if you decide thats what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Z Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) You don't need the whole pedal box. You just need clutch and brake pedals from a manual car. You'll need the springs and bolt from the clutch pedal too. They will bolt right in. What I did in my 73 auto. It's my understanding from doing mine that the 73 is the same as the 260z and 280z. You can verify for yourself by looking up in the box and it has the mounts for the clutch pedal. I know for sure 72 and lower year pedals are different. The pedal box itself is also different on those early cars. Edited November 17, 2015 by Aero Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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