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1. RE: Ball joints revisited - is there a factory alternative?? (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 08:31:22 -0800
If you are still limiting yourself to the stock ball joint and spindle set up, then making new a-arms really isn't providing all of the advantages possible. Using a more readily available spindle/bal
/html/datsun-roadsters/2005-04/msg00001.html (10,185 bytes)

2. RE: Ball joints revisited - is there a factory alternative?? (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:14:48 -0800
Anyone considered jigging up to make tubular A-arm replacements? Could use off the shelf ball joints, throw in some camber/castor adjustments, accommodate adjustable coil over shocks, urethane bushin
/html/datsun-roadsters/2005-03/msg00339.html (9,305 bytes)

3. TV Coverage (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2003 08:11:49 -0700
Anyone catch the Nissan dream garage on Super 2ner (SP?) TV show this weekend? They did a pretty long segment showing a 411, old Z's, racecars, and a couple of roadsters. After that they had an inte
/html/datsun-roadsters/2003-09/msg00511.html (6,743 bytes)

4. Trunk mounted Battery (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:15:40 -0700
Hi everyone, I am working on relocating the battery to the trunk and I have a question to those that have done this. Do you need to put a hole in the trunk for the battery to vent or will it be OK wi
/html/datsun-roadsters/2003-07/msg00268.html (7,031 bytes)

5. Saw a roadster for sale (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 08:29:45 -0700
Saw a low windshield roadster for sale in the CA foothills a little east of Auburn. Faded blue paint, basket weave type wheels. Looked pretty straight, but I didn't stop to look it over thoroughly. I
/html/datsun-roadsters/2003-06/msg00172.html (6,753 bytes)

6. RE: Please help me get back on the road (A nightmare scenario (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 08:21:13 -0800
Is it possible the car has an early front fender on one side that doesn't have as much flare? Brian '68 1600 --Original Message-- From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-datsun-road
/html/datsun-roadsters/2003-01/msg00135.html (9,428 bytes)

7. RE: SU Carb mixture question... (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 14:51:37 -0800
Check the float level. Also try taking the float out and shaking it around to see if there is any fuel getting inside. That will sink the float and get too much fuel in the bowl regardless of where t
/html/datsun-roadsters/2003-01/msg00583.html (8,336 bytes)

8. RE: aluminum polishing (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 08:10:49 -0800
I did a rough cast manifold once, and I will never polish a rough casting again. I started out with a die grinder and sandpaper drums to remove the parting lines and start smoothing out the casting p
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-12/msg00106.html (10,801 bytes)

9. ebay (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:16:13 -0700
With one item I had on ebay the first bidder emailed me stating that he really wanted the part and asked if I would end the auction early (totally legal on ebay) for what he was willing to pay. I gla
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg01030.html (7,138 bytes)

10. Distributor Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:19:53 -0700
Hello all, I had some questions about the roadster distributor. I just got the new points cam to recurve to the non-smog specs. It now also looks like my points plate and vacuum advance are shot too.
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00208.html (7,382 bytes)

11. OT Expensive Wrecks (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 08:11:44 -0700
Be glad a Datsun doesn't cost as much as one of these wrecks! http://www.wreckedexotics.com/ Brian '68 1600 [demime 0.97c removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of 3dcheck.jpg] ///
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00445.html (6,496 bytes)

12. Fuel Line Replacement (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 14:19:18 -0700
In the process of rebuilding my carbs and gathering all of the parts together, I was quite shocked to see the cost of a replacement fuel line to go from the float bowl to the nozzle on the carb. Know
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00519.html (8,222 bytes)

13. RE: Any tips or tricks for removing carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 15:06:31 -0700
What about tricks for reinstalling the manifold? How do you get the proper torque? I don't think I can get a torque wrench to a few of those bolts. Brian '68 1600 with the manifolds removed /// datsu
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00660.html (7,863 bytes)

14. RE: vaporlock? (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:28:49 -0700
Try changing your fuel filter and cleaning the screens at the float bowl fuel inlets first. Brian --Original Message-- From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00668.html (8,733 bytes)

15. No Silicone Fuel Line (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 10:41:28 -0700
I checked with the manufacturer of the super flexible silicone fuel line, per Sidney Rapers information, and indeed silicone is not compatible with petroleum products. However, the same company (Aero
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00798.html (6,962 bytes)

16. Re: Torque Wrenches (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 16:55:30 -0700
Click type wrenches are nice and convenient to use, but require special care like setting them to 0 when not in use and it is a good thing to have them calibrated periodically, especially if dropped.
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00419.html (7,081 bytes)

17. RE: Quest for easier fit engine (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 14:55:26 -0700
I've heard they eat clutches up because they are the same as the NA clutch. --Original Message-- From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00473.html (12,084 bytes)

18. 1600 Carbs (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 12:51:39 -0700
Quick questions on the floats for a 1600. What is the measurement for correct float adjustment? Which end is up on the floats? TIA Brian '68 1600 /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg01131.html (6,390 bytes)

19. SU Refurbishing (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:16:09 -0800
Hello all, and happy spring. I am pleased to say I have been getting a little work done on the roadster. I have a small update on my web site that shows a beautifully cleaned up SU side by side with
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00188.html (6,976 bytes)

20. SU Refurbishing (score: 1)
Author: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:17:31 -0800
Hello all, and happy spring. I am pleased to say I have been getting a little work done on the roadster. I have a small update on my web site that shows a beautifully cleaned up SU side by side with
/html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00189.html (6,868 bytes)


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