- 221. Re: removing comp oil pan with engine in car. (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:48:25 -0800
- Did you drop your engine from 4 feet up? Try dropping the car from 4 feet up? Sorry... couldn't resist! Fred
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01495.html (7,443 bytes)
- 222. Re[2]: Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:51:27 -0800
- Good decision, safety first! I wouldn't trust apartment complex construction. I grew up in a 19th century victorian house, the ceiling beams were massive (extremely thick and long). As home-building
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01526.html (10,279 bytes)
- 223. Re: Idle problem (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 10:05:44 -0800
- Hey Stephan! One guess is that the fluid level in the carbs changed? The pistons must be rising a bit to allow more air/fuel flow. Or maybe the piston(s) are hanging up in the carbs (do the lift and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01527.html (8,014 bytes)
- 224. Re: Need Hood for 69 in Tennesee (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 10:40:01 -0800
- You might want to remind Bob that the latch mechanisms vary from year to year. If he doesn't get a '69 hood then he may need to modify it to fit his car. Fred - So.SF All, I got this: Can anyone help
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01578.html (7,120 bytes)
- 225. Re: Roadster Sighting. Cupertino, California (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 13:22:09 -0800
- You've got to be kidding. Driving with a hard top in Spring? He can't be anybody in BADROC! There are few green roadsters around here. There's Stephan (certainly not him). Does Lou Smaldino own a gre
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01593.html (7,333 bytes)
- 226. roadster hardtop and other links (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 17:12:30 -0800
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- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg01611.html (6,213 bytes)
- 227. Re: SUPERCHARGED ROADSTER (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2001 17:16:54 -0800
- urk, urk, duh... speechless! (now I'll go kick my ordinary car.) Fred Well, since there seems to be a fair amount of intrest I thought I would post this to the list, rather then then to the dozens wh
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00042.html (8,894 bytes)
- 228. Re[2]: EFI / custom engine (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 16:23:37 -0800
- You just can't compare an Altima to the roadster. Apples vs. Oranges! My '66 2000 cruises between 4000 and 4500 rpm at highway speeds, and I'm getting about 26 mpg. I've got the 1600 rear end (3.90?
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00268.html (9,668 bytes)
- 229. Re: Roadster gear ratio's (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 8 Feb 2001 13:29:05 -0800
- So if you have a 1600 rear end 3.9, with a 5-speed trans then you get the following? 5-spd with 1600 Rear end standard : 3.9 1st Gear : 3.117 2nd Gear : 1.958 3rd Gear: 1.382 4th Gear: 1.054 5th Gea
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00312.html (8,897 bytes)
- 230. Re[2]: Roadster gear ratio's (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 10:52:41 -0800
- No, I said it changes the effective gearing ratio, not the actual gear ratio. As Adam said, I'm making the case that the effective gearing ratio changes so "2.957 in 1st with 3.70 rearend rotates th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00368.html (13,004 bytes)
- 231. Re[4]: Roadster gear ratio's (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 13:37:18 -0800
- I got a reminder that speed is nice but not to get carried away. On my 300ZX the other day I had to take a left turn around some traffic in the intersection. Since I was about to go up a hill I punch
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00376.html (9,939 bytes)
- 232. Re[2]: drilled and slotted rotors (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:22:21 -0800
- A very eloquent explanation of drilled/slotted rotors, very nice. I've used them on my '66 for a year now with no problems. No fade, no noise. I've also got the airdam which directs air currents to
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00381.html (8,580 bytes)
- 233. Re: Oil Trouble? (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:12:30 -0800
- First thing I would check is the air filter housing (I assume you're running SU's with a stock setup). If it's oily inside, you're drawing oil through the crankcase hose that comes from the top of t
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00514.html (7,784 bytes)
- 234. Re[2]: What have I done?!!?!? (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:40:45 -0800
- Right! If you take your car to a shop, check it over before taking it in. Even mark various parts so you will know if they were removed or replaced. And I'm not just talking about small shops. I've h
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00515.html (11,801 bytes)
- 235. Engine oil and synthetic (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 13:10:56 -0800
- Phil brought up the subject of synthetic oil. I'm running it in my '66 2000 ever since my rebuild. Actually, I ran non-synthetic for the first thousand miles and then switched to synthetic. What do
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00590.html (6,967 bytes)
- 236. Re: Getting the Monkey off my back (Long) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 14:42:33 -0800
- Not a lot of power? Andrew, that 1500 kept up with not only the 1600's in BADROC, but also 2000's (and solex 2000's at that)! We're talking not just rides in our back yard, but trips the length of Ca
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00596.html (8,505 bytes)
- 237. Re: ebay (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 14:52:06 -0800
- Sorry. Everyone please disregard my previous post, I accidentally sent it to the whole list! Fred
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00597.html (6,404 bytes)
- 238. Re[2]: Synthetic oil (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 10:38:29 -0800
- With a testimonial like that, you should contact Mobil about doing a commercial endorsement! I've been running the synth in my '66 2000 without problems. Hadn't considered using it in the trans and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00644.html (8,933 bytes)
- 239. Re[2]: Synthetic oil (not long) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:32:34 -0800
- What the heck is synthetic made out of, anyway? Dollar bills? Certainly not olives/organics/etc if it's synthesized. Fred - So.SF You don't have to drain the oil to change the filter. The oil in the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00655.html (8,075 bytes)
- 240. Re[2]: lowered comp springs (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 14:04:48 -0800
- And if you install an air dam as well as lowering your car, you'll find it's a pain to jack it up to swap tires! Fred - So.SF Hi Ken, Don't the comp springs lower the front like 1.5" already?? Do you
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-02/msg00701.html (7,904 bytes)
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