- 161. Re[2]: roadster hardtop and other links (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 14:41:50 -0800
- I don't know what happened to my previous post, all the text disappeared. I think I had listed these links, some I plain can't find again. Especially the one of the European supplier of Datsun roadst
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00034.html (8,192 bytes)
- 162. Re[2]: Driving lights (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:32:38 -0800
- I agree with you 99% of the time but my personal experience with JC Witless allows me to make fun of them. When I bought my fog lights from them I also ordered several other tools at the same time.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00067.html (9,113 bytes)
- 163. Re[2]: dimmer control (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:48:40 -0800
- Yes it is a dust collector! People have a lot of uses for it, but I restrict my usage to loosening bolts and nuts. WD-40 is not a long-term lubricant. It evaporates, leaving behind a residue that col
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00069.html (9,042 bytes)
- 164. Re[4]: dimmer control (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 13:28:09 -0800
- Hopefully you're spraying when the fixture is not hooked up to the electrical supply. WD-40 is a flammable product. As others mentioned, I also suspect the WD-40 removed some of the corrosion on the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00079.html (11,241 bytes)
- 165. Re: Contact Cleaners (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 14:29:47 -0800
- Say that 10 times real fast! (I can't say it once.) Would it hurt to put dielectric grease on all the electrical contacts in the dash and engine compartment? As in the headlight control switch. Does
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00083.html (8,078 bytes)
- 166. Re[2]: Brake bleeding tip (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 09:23:01 -0800
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- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00122.html (6,989 bytes)
- 167. Re: OOPS ON ME (was: vacuum advance) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 14:29:13 -0800
- Not to worry about the lapse in memory! The cure is a good long drive in your roadster, that ought to clear out the cobwebs in the noggin. ;> Contact Peter about the Run to the Hills this Saturday,
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00165.html (7,408 bytes)
- 168. Re: Plugs and their gaps (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:12:05 -0800
- I thought there would be dozens of replies by now, but no, so here's one. Tom's Tips are posted at http://www.roadster.org/tomstips.html Click on Tune Up and Torques Specs FAQ . You'll see Points .01
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00167.html (8,304 bytes)
- 169. Re[2]: Plugs and their gaps (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 09:46:56 -0800
- Breakerless ignition is fine for some, but I don't like them. The "classic" setup gives you more control over dwell. I would recommend the breakerless ignition for those trying to adjust and fix a si
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00196.html (11,345 bytes)
- 170. Re[2]: Plugs and their gaps (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:06:43 -0800
- Or you can pull the supply wire from the clip on the distributor (that has a lead wire to the ignition points). I can't remember if it was Calspeed or someone else, used some substitute for a gauge.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00200.html (9,050 bytes)
- 171. Re[4]: Plugs and their gaps (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2001 16:45:57 -0800
- After your reply I started going over the theory behind ignition points, in my head. Then I realized that our cars use a ballast resistor to cut the 12v power down after the engine starts. To like 6
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00214.html (10,019 bytes)
- 172. Re[2]: OT - Nissan Service or lack of (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 14:53:55 -0700
- The animal rights people won't like you using a horse's head. Maybe you can leave an oily cylinder head in the mechanic's bed. (Hey that rhymes!) Fred Ya want Vito and I to take care of them fo ya???
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00301.html (7,991 bytes)
- 173. Re[2]: 1600 vs 2000 (was: I'm sold!) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 13:26:14 -0700
- You are very lucky. I have also had my 2000 for 30 years, but had two chain failures (and a 5-speed failure). Once I left my 2000 at a shop to have new tires mounted. With explicit instructions not
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00520.html (10,995 bytes)
- 174. Re: Solvang Show (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 13:46:36 -0700
- Hi Daniel, Just back from vacation and saw your note. The SF contingent will be leaving Friday April 27th at 9:00 a.m. from the Costco parking lot on South Airport Blvd in So.SF (by Hwy 101 near Hwy
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00522.html (7,280 bytes)
- 175. Re: FW: 1600 vs 2000 (was: I'm sold!) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 13:58:52 -0700
- I've got shiny chrome and powder-coated my flat dash a nice bright silver and I've only been killed once (by the cost ;>). I'm also tempting fate by not having headrests in my '66. Yeh, right - I got
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00523.html (8,684 bytes)
- 176. Re: Hot coils, Pertronix, and Ballast resistors (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:18:25 -0700
- I haven't tried it yet. Soldering busted copper water pipes and other chores kept me busy. It's either the house or the car that needs attention, and I do like hot showers. Let me know if you find a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00632.html (8,520 bytes)
- 177. Re[2]: Hot coils, Pertronix, and Ballast resistors (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:30:09 -0700
- Another reminder to your "what am I missing" question. Always carry a spare set of points etc., just in case the Pertronix fails on you. I always carry a spare set of points in case the points go ba
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00654.html (8,553 bytes)
- 178. Jacking up a lowered roadster (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 13:11:53 -0700
- DatsunMike gave me a tip so good I just had to share it with the list. I lowered my car and have a CDM/BRE airdam, and can't get the floorjack underneath. And I can't use this scissors jack because I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00696.html (8,000 bytes)
- 179. Re[2]: Jacking up a lowered roadster (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 14:37:44 -0700
- Remember that there is already a gap between the ground and the frame, before driving a car's tires up on the wood. And his car may already be higher than mine. 3 - 2'x6's. that is actually 1 3/4" th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00704.html (9,144 bytes)
- 180. Re: Run on Alternator (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:16:57 -0700
- Install an electric fuel pump, link it to the ignition key. The engine will shut down sooner or later! Fred ____________________ Reply Separator _________________________
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-04/msg00711.html (7,865 bytes)
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