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141. re-assembly (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 01:00:58 +0000; I took the head off my U20 to track down a knock. It turned out to be a rod bearing. I hung the chain on the "hook of death" while the head was off. I also rotated the crank a few times while removin; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00479.html (7,320 bytes)
142. RE: Clutch change story (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 01:03:01 +0000; Did you fare well at the races?; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00480.html (7,909 bytes)
143. Re: Firestone Tires (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 14:00:10 +0000; I autocrossed an MR2 for several years. At one point I didn't have R1's so I used my Dunlop(dontstop)D60's. The sidewall rolled very badly. I kept increasing pressure until I got to 70psi with no imp; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00507.html (8,474 bytes)
144. Re: Towing a car for the first time (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 16:38:35 +0000; I tow a roadster to the autocrosses all the time on a trailer. Be careful as you load it because the front may drag the ramps or hit the rear lip of the trailer. Do not under any circumstances tie do; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00517.html (9,273 bytes)
145. Re: <OT> Chevy Fuel Injection (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 16:07:50 +0000; Many cars have an extra injector in the intake somewhere that acts somewhat like a choke. If this extra injector goes bad you might get symptoms like hard starting and fuel leakage, although not much; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00566.html (8,244 bytes)
146. Re: V8 conversion (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:20:58 +0000; I saw a guy at an autocross that had a second generation spitfire with a 289. It had webers with eight velocity stacks sticking up through the hood. The tires were 10 inches wide front and back. The; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00578.html (7,461 bytes)
147. Re: Cutting SHifter (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 15:20:02 +0000; My dad's five speed shifter has been cut and threaded. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between first, third, and fifth gear. It causes many missed shifts. Imagine autocrossing, maxing; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00917.html (8,683 bytes)
148. Re: Industrial solvents (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 20:32:25 +0000; I once used Methyl Ethyl Keytone to treat a rusty motorcycle gas tank. I did it in the bath tub. I thought my wife was going to leave me. It stun up the house for days. The gas tank is doing fine tho; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00932.html (7,927 bytes)
149. riceboy (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 16:34:44 +0000; Will someone please post the link to riceboy again? I deleted the message yesterday and can't seem to find the website again. Thanks, Andy BTW-I finally bought the roadster that has been taking up ro; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg01033.html (7,074 bytes)
150. Dead Horses? (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2000 00:40:58 +0000; I travel freequently on week long buisness trips. Upon returning today I found only 231 messages for the week from the roadster list. How am I supposed to hide away from my wife and chores with only; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00195.html (6,897 bytes)
151. Re: Tires and Wheels (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:31:24 +0000; For style only I have no problems with 17" wheels and tires. From a performance standpoint a 14" wheel and tire combo is all you can use. The tires make all the difference. If you are going to mount; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00389.html (10,378 bytes)
152. Re: New to the Realm (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 17:31:59 +0000; You have just asked a couple of the most debated questions on the roadster list. Have you searched the list archives? The address is: www.listquest.com. Navigate through the Automobile section until; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00450.html (7,386 bytes)
153. RE: Eggs for the radiator? (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 18:16:51 +0000; An egg in the trunk on a long trip? I've heard that black pepper does the job nicely, and doesn't smell quite so bad after a while in the trunk. Andy; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00587.html (11,398 bytes)
154. RE: Engine Shop in San Jose? (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 15:44:19 +0000; Lots of times lift is measured at the valve. Your rocker arm will apply leverage at a larger ratio. The lifter may only move .235" but the valve moves .335". If you decide on the port and polish I wo; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00660.html (10,058 bytes)
155. Grass roots (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 18:05:11 +0000; This issue of GRM has a correction on page 14 that mentions a "contributing source" for their Datsun Roadster article. www.datsun.org They also give a brief listing of what can be found on the websit; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00661.html (6,393 bytes)
156. Re: hillbilly dirt-track motor builder (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:15:28 +0000; I agree with you about dirt track guys being able to transform stock chevy heads into works of art. My point dealt more with experience in porting roadster heads. I can hear it now: "Pass me the die; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00688.html (8,729 bytes)
157. Re: Grass roots (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 13:26:08 +0000; October 2000.; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00689.html (6,902 bytes)
158. Re: My employees are brain dead (no Roadster content) (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 12:49:55 +0000; I had an employee, assistant manager at an auto repair shop no less, that had some oil problems of his own. He showed up several hours late one day. He told me a long story of how Ford quality had go; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg01153.html (11,596 bytes)
159. Hypertech (OT) (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 23:18:49 +0000; Does anyone have or know someone that has a Hypertech Power Programmer III. I am looking for one that will work for my 97 Chevy C3500 with a Vortech 5.7 engine. The part # is 370202. I was hoping to; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00009.html (6,359 bytes)
160. re: Backfire (score: 1): Author: andycost@att.net; Date: Sat, 01 Jul 2000 23:37:02 +0000; I think popping on trailing throttle is caused by a combination of things. The ignition advance is regulated with vacume which is much higher during trailing throttle. Your spark plugs fire at the wr; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00011.html (7,605 bytes)

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