I always use a bit of gasket sealer around the water passages between the
head and the intake manifold. Yes, that can be a challenging area to get
sealed properly. The bad news is, it's better to do it now than later. I
know you're anxious to hear it run, but I haven't seen one of these leaks
get better over time, only worse.
Once you have the "no gas" situation resolved on the front carb, proceed to
the timing.
Here's a quick way to set the timing to "close enough" for a startup. Set
the engine at about 16 degrees before Top Dead Center. Turn the ignition on
but DO NOT CRANK. Remove the distributor cap, loosen the distributor
adjusting bolt, and turn the distributor slowly back and forth until you see
a spark jump across the points. Keep the distributor as close to that point
as possible and tighten the adjusting bolt. That should be within a degree
or two of where you need to be to get it running. Then set it with a timing
light.
Basicaly you can ignore the marks on the distributor plate. Unless you want
to go through a whole bunch of diddling around to get it aligned, it really
doesn't mean anything. The only time you might need to move it is if the
distributor has been installed with the drive gear a tooth off and there
isn't enough travel to get proper timing adjustment.
Capping the vacuum advance line is what you have to do if you are running
Solexes. There is no vaccum port on those carbs.
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
www.gordon-glasgow.org
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when
it deserves it.
-Mark Twain
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of roadster68
> Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 4:02 PM
> To: Roadster List
> Subject: Rebuilt Engine Ready to Fire - Help
>
>
> I am trying to fire up my roadster after a six year restoration.
> It is a 68
> 2000 w/ solex's. I have a few areas to get the list's collective advice.
> Carbs: back two are wet after choking/ front two appear dry -
> float needle
> stuck closed?
> Intake/Exhaust Manifold Gasket: It appears to be leaking
> antifreeze ever so
> slightly at base of the two intake ports. I never put any type
> of gunk on
> it but torqued all nuts pretty hard by hand.
> Distributor & Timing: Okay so I'm lazy and I don't know how to set the
> timing. Now, my knowledge of timing is minimal. Can someone
> explain the
> process in very basic language. I have the manual. But I have read
> numerous discussions on this list in the past. I noted that the
> distributor
> base has the timing marks labeled on it. However, I have heard
> guys talking
> about a second number besides the timing quoted in the manual
> (for example
> 15 degrees before top dead centre). Is there not one number to set the
> physical distributor to? My engine does NOT have smog equipment. I also
> heard that the 2000 does not need to have the vacuum advance
> hooked up. I
> have a small plug covering it.
> Can someone please help w/ this. Keep in mind that I have never
> heard this
> engine run since starting the restoration six years ago. Thanks
> in advance!
> Larry.
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