- 221. RE: Re-Curving the distributor (Long) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 13:08:53 -0400
- Before the emission controls were put on the roadsters, the distributor had 15 degrees of internal mechanical advance. If you set the ignition timing at 16 degrees BTDC and then rev the engine you wi
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00764.html (10,804 bytes)
- 222. RE: Dwell vs Gap (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 14:05:54 -0400
- The only thing I can think of that might cause the dwell to be correct and the gap to be wrong is slop in the distributor shaft or the wrong set of points. If the dwell is correct and the car runs we
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00772.html (8,046 bytes)
- 223. Which Bay is greater? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:10:24 -0400
- I think this weekends greater bay area run will be you and me looking over those carbs - It'll be a great success if a Roadster runs. Brian The greater Bay Area? Oh, you mean Tampa Bay! It's greater!
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00908.html (7,247 bytes)
- 224. RE: CA YOM black plates bill (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 08:54:07 -0400
- What exactly is this Black Plate thing in California? I'm guessing there's more to it than Californians all having a thing for ugly license plates. Brian Potential good news for California roadster o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00914.html (8,456 bytes)
- 225. RE: CA YOM black plates bill (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 11:34:35 -0400
- Tell us now Sid, How long have you had the 1967 plate? Brian --Original Message-- I have a 65 plate (year of my title for the 64) and a 67 plate already in the closet - just waiting....
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00919.html (7,714 bytes)
- 226. RE: Which Bay is greater?/more transmission woes (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 14:29:55 -0400
- I'm thinking that that transmission ought to come out soon. If it's just tightening up the main shaft nut, it's a weekend job - Engine out, Engine back in. The trick is finding the right wrench. I d
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00929.html (7,902 bytes)
- 227. RE: Carbs and rear end noise (the car's) (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2001 19:46:47 -0400
- tried I never realized that there are different diameter nozzles for the roadsters. I assumed they were all the same and that the needle profile was the only variable. If that needle is supposed to r
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00944.html (8,489 bytes)
- 228. SEROC at Road Atlanta (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 20:21:02 -0400
- Ten! I want twenty. I'll settle for nothing less. Seems there has been a new SEROC member at least every other week. Some of them must have cars that run! I don't, but it will run by then. SEROC crow
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01005.html (8,050 bytes)
- 229. RE: Cam chain noise...again (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:03:02 -0400
- The short answer is yes but as was pointed out, that's hard to do with the stock retainers. What you should do after shimming is check the cam/rocker arm contact (wipe) pattern. You do this by putti
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01059.html (9,564 bytes)
- 230. RE: Cam chain noise...again (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 10:42:50 -0400
- Hey Fred, BMW uses them on their engines but I've never seen them available for the Roadsters - Are they? Keep in mind that increasing the head gasket thickness will decrease the compression ratio. B
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01062.html (8,247 bytes)
- 231. Specs - More Cam chain stuff (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:11:47 -0400
- Gordon (or anyone) Is there a spec for block deck height? I was looking a month or so ago and couldn't find one. I measured mine (correctly I think) and got 8.935" Brian
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01064.html (6,825 bytes)
- 232. RE: Need new tires - what can I use? (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 13:29:36 -0400
- For what it's worth, I have always had the Dunlop SP4's on mine - 185/70-14's and I like them. The SP4's have been superseded by SP40's but basically the same tire. They may not have as much grip as
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01066.html (8,719 bytes)
- 233. Web Site Update (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 15:42:19 -0400
- I ve done a little updating to my web site. The main page http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/ has info on the SEROC Road Atlanta meet as well as preliminary Turkey Rod Run info. Also mentioned is th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01071.html (6,669 bytes)
- 234. RE: Specs - More Cam chain stuff (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 16:06:41 -0400
- Right on the money - I measured from the crank centerline to the deck. Thanks Brian http://web.tampabay.rr.com/oilleak/ --Original Message-- The deck height is actually the measurement from the top
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01072.html (6,925 bytes)
- 235. RE: Stolen car woe's Help!!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 22:41:26 -0400
- The current CPI guide Good value is $4900 for a 2000 and $4550 for a 1600 - the excellent (show car) value is $8325 and $7725 respectively. CPI is an industry standard retail price guide. Tell them a
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01090.html (8,276 bytes)
- 236. RE: Flywheel Explosions (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 20:19:01 -0400
- I was debating on whether or not to get the ballistic nylon blanket to go around the belhousing on my car now that I got my lightened flywheel. Debate over. There goes another $78. Brian --Original M
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01108.html (7,353 bytes)
- 237. RE: A step in the right direction... (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 20:22:47 -0400
- Lots of fun. Next time I'll remember to bring my Unisyn and timing light. We'll get it tuned. Any info on which needles are richer or leaner than others would help us out. I haven't seen that info on
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01109.html (7,858 bytes)
- 238. RE: Now...a step in the WRONG direction (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 14:37:23 -0400
- That's why I said don't go too far. Check the fuel filter. We reattached the fuel return line so there may have been some crud in there that has gotten to the filter. The needle valves in on the floa
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01120.html (7,506 bytes)
- 239. Axle Ratios (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Fri, 1 Jun 2001 14:34:12 -0400
- Fellow Datsun nuts, Can anyone confirm that a 69 Datsun pickup was indeed a PL520 or PL521 and was equipped with 4.37 H-190 differential that is interchangeable with the Roadsters? Out of curiosity,
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg00015.html (7,077 bytes)
- 240. RE: Three guys and a roadster (score: 1)
- Author: "Brian Hollands" <bholland@hayes.ds.adp.com>
- Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:39:21 -0400
- Sounds very nice to have so many roadsters in such close proximity. You guys out west are lucky - enjoy it. I'm always quite alone in my garage. By the way - what was the consensus on powder coating
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg00136.html (8,139 bytes)
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