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RE: A crusty marine engineers armchair solution to U20 timeing

To: "Paul Bauman" <plhbauman@earthlink.net>,
Subject: RE: A crusty marine engineers armchair solution to U20 timeing
From: Adam Bradley <ambradley@attbi.com>
Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 09:21:57 -0700
No problem, they're still cranking out R16 timing gears/chain/tensioner for 
H20 forklift engines.

At 09:05 AM 5/9/2002 -0700, Paul Bauman wrote:
>Hey! Let's take it easy on 1600 parts now. Next thing you know I'll have to
>start selling my stash of 67.5 license plate trim to help pay for an engine
>rebuild.
>
>Paul
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Hall, Phillip
>Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 8:36 AM
>To: 'Brian Hollands'; Roadsters (E-mail)
>Subject: RE: A crusty marine engineers armchair solution to U20 timeing
>chains
>
>
>I wish I had a U20 in front of me, but how about using the lower chain to
>jackshaft and cover from a 1600, then use a belt up to the head with the
>crank pulley on the dry side.  The head would have to have a plate/seal
>around the cam to block oil.  Head to belt clearance still may be an issue.
>Just an idea - Ok, back to my real job.
>
>Phil
>SEROC
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Brian Hollands [mailto:Brian_Hollands@adp.com]
>Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 9:47 AM
>To: Datsun Roadster Mailing list
>Subject: RE: A crusty marine engineers armchair solution to U20 timeing
>chains
>
>
>If you do that, add pistons and a set a valves to your next order from the
>vendors.  Belts soaked in oil don't work for long.
>Brian '69 2000
>Tampa, FL
>http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>Therefore, all someone has to do is find the right toothed pullys
>from the right donor car that will fit  inside the U20 front cover
>and then arrange a spring loaded tensioner mounted to maintain
>tension on the back (smooth) side of the toothed belt.
>
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Adam Bradley
'70 Datsun 1600 Roadster SPL311-28181
'66 Datsun PL411 sedan PL411-022447
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