- 361. Re: Pertronics (was olympic glory...) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 10:56:26 -0700
- Hi Kim, Also congrats to Chris Thompson! I didn't like the Pertronics in my cars, so I put points back in. Note that I said cars. It was in my '66 1600 when I bought the car and it ran sluggish; much
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00860.html (8,702 bytes)
- 362. Re[2]: electrical system questions (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:33:32 -0700
- I think that's so. Halon disappeared because of worries about the atmosphere. I've also got some tanks that are probably 10 years old. I keep two in the kitchen, a couple in the garage, and one in e
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00862.html (10,214 bytes)
- 363. Roadster sounds (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 11:47:57 -0700
- I saw an article about a New Zealand guy who sells CD's of lawnmower noises (so you can get back at neighbors who party too much). That got me thinking about our roadster vroom-vroom exhausts. At one
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00864.html (6,795 bytes)
- 364. Re[2]: electrical system questions (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 14:19:13 -0700
- So sorry! I'll do as my leaders ask, and take my roadsters to the crushers along with those evil fire extinguishers. After all, government knows best what is good for us. My cars must be putting out
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00870.html (9,993 bytes)
- 365. Re[2]: Pertronics (was olympic glory...) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 15:47:21 -0700
- Hi Ben, I don't doubt that having a Pertronics will make your car hum worry-free. What I didn't like is that they made my cars SLOW. And I like fast. I'd like to see a regular roadster engine with Pe
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00878.html (8,630 bytes)
- 366. Re[2]: Pertronics (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2000 17:09:30 -0700
- Hi Kyle, I'm not saying Pertronix can't be fast. I just want to find out how it can be done. It was pre-installed in my '66 when I bought it. I used a brand-new unit in my '70 1600 and followed all t
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00888.html (8,599 bytes)
- 367. Re: Car Show, Nissan design studio in SF (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 10:50:39 -0700
- Hi David, My younger daughter attended the Academy of Arts this past summer, mostly fashion design classes. During an open house I checked out the new car sketches that some of the beginning students
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00927.html (8,119 bytes)
- 368. Re[2]: O/T Politicians & Diapers (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 11:16:05 -0700
- This gives me an idea. How about car diapers! I've got this little leak on one of my roadsters, that makes little deposits on the garage floor. Maybe an extra large Pampers slung under the drivetrain
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00963.html (8,529 bytes)
- 369. Re: Diapers (was politicians) (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 12:05:55 -0700
- Great idea, my Blondie needs to get fresher! Kinda embarassing to park in my mom-in-laws garage and to leave something behind. This will be a time-saver - I couldn't believe all the filth under the c
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00969.html (9,011 bytes)
- 370. Re[2]: Coming out to S.F. (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2000 10:00:21 -0700
- Hi everyone, I've got a couple coolers that I can bring. Michael, can you advise me of a local store so I can buy ice. Otherwise, I'll hit the 7-11 in South City. Count me in for a few bucks for Kore
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg01013.html (9,392 bytes)
- 371. Re: Chassis/Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:22:36 -0700
- They look alike to me. But... On the later frames there's a link from the rear axle housing to the right inner frame. Doing a swap will not allow you to make use of the link unless you're handy with
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg01044.html (7,278 bytes)
- 372. Re[2]: riceboy (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 15:37:45 -0700
- I disagree. I think it's great that these kids want to have mini-batmobiles. Seeing them is cheaper than going to the movies for entertainment. And I'm waiting to see someone get creative with our ro
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg01046.html (9,845 bytes)
- 373. Re: cracked exhausted manifold (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:27:40 -0700
- The BADROC corral may have a spare (if a '68 will match). I'll check tonight. All it'll cost is two beers (I'm all out). you have to unbolt the motor mounts and move the engine enough for the manifo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00041.html (8,854 bytes)
- 374. Re[2]: Another Radiator question (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:27:26 -0700
- Mike is right. Just recoring your rad won't guarantee that your engine will run cool. I rebuilt a U20 last year. When I tore it down, all the internal passageways were gunked up. I had the U20 block
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00193.html (9,316 bytes)
- 375. Re: Easy question (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 15:57:47 -0700
- I've never missed the windshield washer pump. It wasn't working, so I replaced it with an ignition cutoff switch. I've got a small spray bottle of Windex and it replaces the function of the washer pu
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00474.html (8,234 bytes)
- 376. Re: Tranny Update & Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 14:08:17 -0700
- It's always a good idea to remove the clutch hardware and check it over while the engine is out. Measure the thickness of the clutch plate to see whether it is too thin to re-use. If it's down to th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00784.html (10,419 bytes)
- 377. Re: '69 1600 brake conversion? (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:02:31 -0700
- Check out Fairlady Products at http://www.datsunparts.com/ Dean is advertising a kit designed by Don Oldenburg at Design Products. It says "Vented Rotor 4 Piston Caliper Brake Package", "Kit under $6
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00796.html (8,014 bytes)
- 378. Re: Street Luge or Roadster Test Track? (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 17:33:42 -0700
- You want real excitement? Kids got it easy nowadays. I'm a native San Franciscan. When I was a kid, me and my buddies couldn't afford skateboards. So we would soap up wooden boards and do the street
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00799.html (8,731 bytes)
- 379. Re: 67 Heater valve (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:33:44 -0700
- Hi Ken, You might as well just replace it. I took mine apart and resealed it, but it was a tough job and in hindsight, probably wasn't worth the effort. The problem is to reseal it without increasing
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00819.html (8,069 bytes)
- 380. Re[2]: Tranny Update & Questions (score: 1)
- Author: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us
- Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 09:53:12 -0700
- Hi Ben, Here are the steps taken on my '66 for a 2L/5spd transplant: 1) For low-windshield non-67.5 car - cut out tunnel brace so 5-spd will clear the tunnel opening. 2) For non-67.5 car - cut shifte
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00821.html (9,412 bytes)
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