If early RL411s came with an iron head, there should be a three bolt
elbow that'll work. You can call Turner Nissan 916-488-5400 and ask
them - they've got all the parts books for the Roadsters and other old
cars on computer. Parts may not be available, but you never know...
--- Daryl Smith <darylsmith@telus.net> wrote:
> 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
=====
Adam
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