- 1. Re: OT 411 carb info (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 23:10:34 EST
- Actually, there are many other more subtle differences in the carbs, starting with the float bowl mounts being at a different height, and the main linkage pivot piece being at a different angle. Gre
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00333.html (6,964 bytes)
- 2. Re: Auxilary gas tank? (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 23:35:54 EST
- Actually, of the several Roadsters we have seen that have been "trunked", the following vehicle has ridden over the frame/gas tank, easily collapsing the entire trunk area up to the rear bulkhead. D
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00433.html (9,487 bytes)
- 3. Re: tire & rim size: Suspension setup question (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2002 13:24:05 EST
- This was a common problem on all of the 67 cars, so Nissan added an extra brace to the frame to keep these brackets from ripping out of the frame. Find a 68-70 car and rob the brace from it. Not eas
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00452.html (7,975 bytes)
- 4. Re: Flaired roadsters (fiberglass reinforcement) (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 03:31:41 EST
- We also have access to the molds that Al James used for his racing 1600. They belong to Joe Harlan, and I believe he wants to sell the mold set. Highly modified SCCA race car. I will try to locate p
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg01013.html (8,130 bytes)
- 5. RE: OT-thanks for the thoughts and Jag crud (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 21:25:29 EST
- Glad to hear you made it thru this learning experience safely. Remember, it is only tailgating when you are going slow. Nascar calls it "bump-drafting" if you go fast enough. Dan & Susan Portland, O
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg00127.html (7,268 bytes)
- 6. Re: first roadster (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 01:15:42 EST
- I can see from your spelling that you must be going about this backwords!!!!!! Dan & Susan Just kidding around /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg00380.html (9,838 bytes)
- 7. Re: Hood Removal response (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 01:35:45 EST
- If you are wanting the hood (same info applies to the trunk lid)to line up the same when you reinstall it, then remove only the special pivot bolts. If you want to change the panel alignment, then r
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg00913.html (7,578 bytes)
- 8. Re: In defense of the Miata (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 22:22:01 EST
- I think your experience with different cars over the years helps explain this broader view. I started with Triumph TR-3's in the mid 70's, and feel lucky to still be alive after having a hood come u
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00119.html (9,996 bytes)
- 9. Re: Valve seal R/R on U20 (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 12:44:12 EST
- We had to replace a broken valve spring at the racetrack in Seattle by using this method. While it was on a R16, the process is basically the same. Just remove all of the spark plugs, and cam follow
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00325.html (7,799 bytes)
- 10. Re: wedding? (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 01:14:02 EST
- Glad to hear we were not the only couple to leave the church in a Roadster,(14 years ago in a flared, lowered, BRE paint job L18/ZX 5-speed "original" car). We got noticed everywhere. Dan & Susan Po
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00716.html (7,238 bytes)
- 11. 2000 carb replacement throttle shafts (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 02:47:30 EST
- This is an inquiry to see if there is any interest in replacement throttle shafts for the 2000 SU carbs. We have a local machine shop that has given us a quote of $50.00 a pair for 316 stainless sha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00942.html (7,759 bytes)
- 12. Re: Need help to id SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 11:53:31 EDT
- We also have a set of these carbs, which are 42mm, half way between the 1600/2000 carbs. They share many linkage parts with the 2000 carbs, but throttle shafts, butterfly, and opening pieces are uni
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-09/msg00575.html (8,027 bytes)
- 13. Re: More eBay Shenanigans + Roadster help around SF (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2001 22:30:42 EDT
- It also has to do with the seller saving money on the listing fee. The lower the starting price, the lower the fee. But it is silly to set a high reserve while starting at $1. Some sellers are at le
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00102.html (9,521 bytes)
- 14. Re: Factory lightweights and Roadster frames (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2001 23:12:27 EDT
- We got to know the Scoville's somewhat in the late 70's while attending college in Corvallis, and buying parts at their dealership. At the time, Jeff was racing a 510. We had many conversations abou
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00189.html (10,399 bytes)
- 15. Re: OT: shipping a transmission (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2001 11:54:41 EDT
- Several years ago we bought a new trans from the Midwest and had it shipped UPS to our work. All that was done was to bolt a piece of 2x4 to the front that had been drilled to fit over the input sha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00197.html (7,727 bytes)
- 16. Re: Dwell vs Gap (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 22:05:49 EDT
- Similar to the Crane unit that Gordon installed is the MSD 6A unit, which installs easily with either a points system (roadster)or 240-Z (with 260-Z reluctor-style distributor). Just put one in a 67
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00736.html (8,946 bytes)
- 17. Re: Adjusting the valves (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 22:10:57 EDT
- We have been adjusting 1600/2000 valves with this method (in pairs)for 22 years, still works every time. Take a look at the cam on a 2000, or any 4 cylinder L-series engine, and you will visually se
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00738.html (7,513 bytes)
- 18. Re: Australian built P411s (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:02:30 EDT
- Obviously there is an Australian manual floating around that explains how to cool sheet metal with salt water. This must be the same manual that tells how to remove bee hives with gasoline. Do you s
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00867.html (6,994 bytes)
- 19. Re: July 21-22 Race weekend report (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:05:33 EDT
- Get a set of RH needles, use the .100 jets, and you will be in the ball park depending on how modified your engine is. E-mail off list if you want to talk more. We still have some of the other needl
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00905.html (10,151 bytes)
- 20. Re: Found: Datsuns...need new home. Conclusion (score: 1)
- Author: Bamandpeb@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 01:18:07 EDT
- To add to Eric's note: Congratulations to Gordon Glasgow, for being the first person to correctly identify the owners of the cars. However, as he has also taken photographs of the race car, and indee
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01020.html (8,482 bytes)
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