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Re: Cam chains and things.

To: "Rourke, Brian" <Brian.Rourke@compaq.com>,
Subject: Re: Cam chains and things.
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 18:46:58 -0400
I don't know what the clearances are on a 2L but with the 1600 the cold
clearances are .03 over; eg: .017 hot and .020 cold. I got that from the Bob
Sharp manual and my new H20 book.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rourke, Brian" <Brian.Rourke@compaq.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 1:35 PM
Subject: Cam chains and things.


> Hi all,
> I have just bought a fully restored 1970 2000 sports. The car is
> perfect except for, what I consider, noisey cam chains. I plan to remove
the
> rocker cover and take a look to see what could possibly be wrong, but
first
> would like to see if anyone can help with one or two questions.
>
> I know that the cylinder head has had some taken off the bottom surface,
> because of this I intend to place a shim under the tensioner. Has any one
> had any experience with this?? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I have noticed that the two studs in the timing chain cover have been
> replaced with bolts. Does this mean that I can get the cover off without
> lifting the head?? What a bonus this would be!!!
>
> Does any know what the tappet settings for a cold motor are??
>
> This is my first try at this mailing list, I hope that these are not too
> "frequently asked questions"
>
> All the best, Brian.

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