Roman,
Put the alt on and adjust to about 1/3 of the way on (closest to the engine)
the upper alt adjusting bracket and then use a tape measure. I had that
problem when going to a Z alt on my 66. Just bring in the old belt to match
the width and then tell them the length you want.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roman Rist" <roadsterregistry@yahoo.com>
To: "datsun roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 2:33 AM
Subject: List wars, Moving and Roadsters
> Hi all,
>
> Some excitement lately, huh!
> I read (with some degree of sadness), the recent departures from the
> list. I dont like to see our group splintering, even if it's only a few
> people.
> I like each and every one of you, even if I don't see eye to eye
> sometimes.
> to tell the truth I enjoy some of the bickering, kind of like watching
> the "roadster soaps" .I do wish, like Andrew pointed out, that we could
> all just get along. Most do.
>
>
> I am moving, the ordeal that started last Jan and was delayed till now
> is coming to a close.
> Last weekend (I think)(excuse me but my time has been a little screwed
> up. general chaos)
> Paul and Pam Bauman, Victor and Andrew and Sherry came out to help
> with a motor swap. took the 66 motor and put it into the 70.
> Pam made food, good food and everyone got dirty!
> HERE IS A PUBLIC THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED!
> We got the 67.5 up and running a while back, and the 70 is almost back
> on the road. This way, I will be able to drive my cars out of here
> instead of having to tow 3 cars.
>
> This brings me to another request, (god, I feel like a mooch) I need to
> tow, or trailer the 66 and a motor to the new house, sometime before
> the 15th of june. can't do it this weekend, any ideas or anyone local
> that can help? (I figure it won't hurt to ask)
>
> As to roadsters, well I'm discovering that an early motor in a late
> car, isn't the breeze that I thought it should be.
> Now here is something that I think is really cool. I discovered that on
> a early motor, a GM single wire alternator is a breeze! Using the late
> model smog pump bracket, it lines up perfect. All I needed was 2
> washers to space it properly!! Now If I only could find the proper
> length fan belt.
>
> Ok, enough rambling. evryone take care of yourselves...and each other.
> Roman
> 66 spl (inop) 67,5 (runs!!) 70 (almost back to life)
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