Russ,
The triangle piece adds some structural stiffing to the body (it's not
directly connected to the frame) and helps prevent water and mud from
spashing on the engine. Many people remove it and I have heard of no
problems, however the 2L starter can be removed without removing the
triangle. The 1.6L starter is much longer and I suspect you must remove the
triangle. I recommend you replace the starting with a 2L one (smaller,
easier to remove and farther from the header), and put the triangle back in
with sheet metal screws or pop rivets (this will at least provide some
weather protection).
Todd Osborn
68 2L
San Jose, Ca
----- Original Message -----
From: <VulForge@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 11:28 AM
Subject: Starter removal
> I hate to ask a question I know has been answered a hundred times,
but
> I've forgotten how to access the archives, and heard they have been iffy
> anyway.
> Does the triangle piece between the body and frame DO anything, or
> should I just cut it out? It looks like I can either remove it or I will
> have to take off the header.
> The reason for the starter removal is that something has come loose
> from the starter or somewhere and jammed into the flywheel. Looks like a
> chunk of aluminum, but I haven't extracted it yet. I think the flywheel
will
> be okay(it does have a chipped tooth) but I may be in the market for a
> starter. I need to get it out and find if it is missing anything.
> Any help or advise will be appreciated!
>
> Russ
> 67 1600
>
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