I am doing the same thing on my 1600 only I am still running the iron head &
need a three bolt elbow.
Anyone know of a car that has one that might fit?
Thanks
Daryl
----- Original Message -----
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 6:24 AM
Subject: Modified Thermo Elbow
> Because I'm installing a 2L rad I wanted to get rid of that, IMHO, ugly
> thermo housing set up on my stroker. I bought a 240 thermo elbow and
> modified it to fit an aluminum 1600 head. You have to drill out the holes
to
> fit the 10mm bolts. I also used SS hex drive bolts as I couldn't find JIS
SS
> bolts and the normal bolts have heads that are too big (17mm). Those bolts
> do add a nice touch
>
> I do believe that you 2L owners can use it also as I think you have 8mm
> studs and a normal nut should easily fit (13mm). Get rid of that ugly
> plugged elbow unless you live in CA where they require emissions
equipment -
> still :(
>
> Cost is about $8 :)
>
> BTW, the angle is slightly different but very close.
>
> Mike
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