- 1. Re: Factory lightweights and Roadster frames (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 22:07:34 EDT
- Too many senior moments lately, and 30+ year old memories can be faulty, but contrary to some old postings, I don't remember Bob Sharp ever having a factory lightweight. To the best of my recollecti
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00183.html (9,117 bytes)
- 2. Re: 1/4 mile times (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 16:51:48 EDT
- Back in the early 70s I turned 14.9 @93mph. 67.5 Solex with 4.62 Detroit Locker. I'm sure an experienced drag racer could have done a lot better since I smoked the tires all the way through 1st and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-10/msg00449.html (6,796 bytes)
- 3. Re: Poterfields R4S (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 18:05:21 EDT
- The competion Ferodo DS11 material pads for the roadster and Jag are/were part no. DDB704, so DD704 sounds right. Jerry Krakauer SRL311 00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00968.html (6,384 bytes)
- 4. Re: 1600 rear vs 2000 swap (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:43:15 EDT
- With Solex's, the "B" cam, and a relativley high 1st gear ratio, the stock 3.70 rear was clearly a mis match. The first thing I did when I got my Solex roadster back in '67 was to install the Nissan
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg01097.html (7,992 bytes)
- 5. Re: Brake Pads (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 2 May 2000 18:50:49 EDT
- << Hello, I remember that this was brought up at some time over the past few years but I would like to ask once again. Does anyone use any other brake pads for the stock Roadster system aside from th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00073.html (7,360 bytes)
- 6. Re: dwell adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 23:04:47 EDT
- << Actually what you need to do it make sure the points are all the way open on the highest point on the cam lobe. Then set the point gap to 0.018" to 0.022". I usually gap them around 0.018" as they
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01129.html (7,628 bytes)
- 7. Re: Back on the road again!! [distributor timing] (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 21:45:37 EDT
- << Um, who suggested that you do that? With a perfect 2l head (never cut) and not correcting for material you may have removed from the head to clear the pistons, a quick calculation indicates about
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01190.html (9,348 bytes)
- 8. Re: Solex Update (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:12:52 EDT
- << Hello, I am wondering if anyone car tell me the differences in performance between the two different Solex's offered for the 2000's. I currently have the later design Solex's on the car and they w
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01194.html (8,103 bytes)
- 9. Re: The importance of the shift knob. (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 22:38:50 EDT
- << Mike, I also have the plastic wood grained knob with the griffin on it. I have been told by a few folks that I thought were in the know that it was the original knob. My car is is a 67.5. Are you
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01195.html (8,079 bytes)
- 10. Re: Looking for some Rear Comp Springs (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 14:58:34 EDT
- << ou might want to go for a ride in a roadster that has comp springs in it. " Why I remember" back when I raced my roadster in the late 70s most racing roadsters I saw ran the stock rear springs, de
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00782.html (7,987 bytes)
- 11. Re: Roadster's British heritage. (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 00:25:35 EST
- The U20 SOHC design is very similar to the Mercedes of the same era. The finger followers were an unusual design. Most OHC designs of that time had the cam directly over the valve stems with a a smal
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00180.html (7,607 bytes)
- 12. Re: Age vs. Hair (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2000 00:33:15 EST
- 53, and I've owned my roadster for more than half my life! Jerry Krakauer SRL311 00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00181.html (6,558 bytes)
- 13. Re: Minilites (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:52:32 EST
- Back then theSCCA GREs allowed a max width for the roadster of 6", and of course original diamater of 14". Jerry Krakauer SRL311-00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00046.html (6,419 bytes)
- 14. Re: trunk battery (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2000 20:56:08 EST
- Most sactioning organzations will fail tech inspection for a car with a passenger compartment mounted battery due to the danger of spilled acid in an accident. Jerry Krakauer SRl311-00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00047.html (6,723 bytes)
- 15. Re: 1600 vs. 2000 (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 9 Dec 1999 17:47:17 EST
- Jerry Krakauer SRL311-00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00236.html (6,266 bytes)
- 16. Re: Terminal Velocity - Roadster Style! (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 01:07:36 EST
- A question for all the folks reporting top speed. Are these spedo readings or are they calculated ? ( variables are overall gear ratio, tire dia. and RPM) spedos are notoriousley inaccurate at higher
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00364.html (7,828 bytes)
- 17. Re: Terminal Velocity - Roadster Style! (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 01:14:35 EST
- Forgot to add to my last message; if anybody has an original of the red covered Bob Sharp Comp manual, the last page is a speed calculator they called a "nomograph" It had an clear acetate overlay o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00365.html (7,246 bytes)
- 18. Re: Bob Sharp Manual 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1999 17:42:58 EST
- Without going to the garage to check, it has a red softcover with flat wire fold over clips holding it together. I know mine is original since I got it from Bob himself. Jerry Krakauer
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00382.html (6,631 bytes)
- 19. Re: SRL311-00003! (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 13:39:14 EST
- Mike is correct, I spent a lot of time in the late 60s and early 70s at Bob's shops in Wilton and Georgetown CT, and as far as I remember thay always started with stock cars. I even remember that the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00871.html (7,000 bytes)
- 20. Re: Minilites (score: 1)
- Author: Jsk977@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 30 Dec 1999 13:56:41 EST
- I have a set of original magnesium Minilites, and they are 6" wide. Jerry Krakauer SRL311-00099
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00872.html (6,844 bytes)
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