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21. Re: Gary Boone's Electronic Distributor (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 10:51:38 -0600; The Nissan/Hitachi electronic distributors from approx. 1979-82 year models can be retrofitted to the earlier L series engines, both 4 and 6 cylinders. It's much easier than building one for a roads; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00270.html (10,987 bytes)
22. Re: Electronic distributor - is it pointless? & my bio (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 23:19:09 -0600; Graeme and any other inquiring minds, With the original roadster distributor, the ignition trigger is supplied by the breaker points as the contacts open and close. With the EI distributor, the trigg; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-10/msg00694.html (11,644 bytes)
23. Spare distributors? (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Sun, 01 Sep 2002 17:25:16 -0600; Hi listers, If anyone has a few spare distributors from a 1600 or 2000 you'd like to part with, I'd like to buy them. Year and condition isn't important; you can even keep the points, breaker plates,; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00013.html (6,710 bytes)
24. Re: Electronic ignition x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 16:40:08 -0600; A Pertronix Ignitor (and maybe the kit on eBay too) still has its limits, just like points. They can't tolerate more than 4 amps for a 4 cylinder application, which means you have to provide a lot of; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00045.html (9,831 bytes)
25. Re: Electronic ignition x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 22:53:46 -0600; Sorry everyone else for the bandwidth use. Linda, I've been unable to deliver a message to your email address, so this message to the list is my only means to answer your question. I don't have a we; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00055.html (8,016 bytes)
26. Re: U20 bearing cap "suitable puller" question (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 12:17:13 -0600; I use a bolt to pull the caps out, using the threaded holes in the caps. For the metric engines, I use a 10 mm dia X 75 mm long bolt. Get 8 or so flat washers too. I got a piece of angle iron 1.5" X; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-09/msg00067.html (9,570 bytes)
27. You might be a roadster maniac if ..... Part 3 (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2002 14:27:48 -0600; You might be a roadster maniac if ......... -You came back early from your honeymoon in order to get your roadster out of the shop. -You have a large piece of roadster piston mounted on a wall plaque; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg00402.html (9,334 bytes)
28. Re: trivial stuff (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 22:28:48 -0600; Mine says "Warning - I Brake for Corvettes" or substitute your favorite rival car for Corvette (mine is mainly aimed at Corvette autocrossers for grins or fists, but pre-Z06) Gary Boone /// datsun-ro; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg00714.html (7,528 bytes)
29. Re: SUs & smog (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 11:39:57 -0600; Also, the '68-70 distributors originally came equipped with a smog 17.5 degree advance rotor cam (producing 35 degrees of centrifugal advance at the crankshaft). This makes the engine perform poorly; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg00834.html (11,789 bytes)
30. Re: Thermostat Substitution (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2002 21:23:54 -0600; Another substitute thermostat (for the U20) that I've used is one for a 280ZX. Its diameter is perfect, it has a jiggler (vent for filling), and comes in the various temp settings. The Nissan thermos; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-06/msg00119.html (10,228 bytes)
31. Re: Mufflers (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Wed, 01 May 2002 12:35:07 -0600; Actually I suppose muffler bearings may now be a reality for the Nissan SE-R Spec V, which has a variable flow muffler. But I doubt the ones on http://www.kalecoauto.com/ will work. Maybe they would; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00025.html (10,549 bytes)
32. Clutch release problem found (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 13:09:24 -0600; A few days ago, I posted a message requesting ideas for the cause of a newly installed clutch that would not release on a '68 1600. Thanks to all who provided feedback. We pulled the engine again las; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00392.html (7,750 bytes)
33. Re: Clutch release problem found (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 17:11:23 -0600; Most of the auto parts stores that loan tools have the pilot bushing removal tools. The tool has 2 fingers that hook to the inner end of the bushing and pull it out by a jackscrew or slide hammer. I; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00620.html (10,540 bytes)
34. OT, paging Nik Burns (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 10:54:11 -0600; Sorry everyone else for the bandwidth. Nik, please send me a message with an address I can reply to. The address you sent from is undeliverable. Gary Boone /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00944.html (6,345 bytes)
35. Clutch disengagement problem (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:50:49 -0600; Hey Listers, I'm looking for ideas as to why a newly installed clutch will not disengage. Here's the background info: We just completed an engine rebuild on a '68 1600, and it started and purred like; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg01235.html (8,209 bytes)
36. Re: Clutch disengagement problem (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 21:48:32 -0600; I'm certain the disc is installed properly, with the extended hub facing the tranny. Is the conversion from a 1600 to a 2000 clutch supposed to include changing to a 2000 sleeve for the release beari; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg01269.html (7,986 bytes)
37. Re: Clutch disengagement problem (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 09:03:44 -0600; I think I just found the solution to the problem. The clutch belt is slipping. I found a reasonable replacement at http://www.kalecoauto.com/ on the "Replacement" page. They have lots of hard to find; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg01297.html (9,479 bytes)
38. Clutch pilot tool/was Super Kudos to Victor (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 10:47:54 -0700; One clutch pilot tool that fits the 1600 or 2000 clutch disc is a 14501. It's about $2 at your local auto parts store. Gary Boone '70 SRL WyCROC /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00067.html (9,523 bytes)
39. You might be a roadster maniac if ......Part 2 (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 13:06:48 -0700; Do any of these hit home? You might be a roadster maniac if......... -Your daughter was a **ROC member when she was 1 day old. -You actually enjoy driving in the rain or snow with the top down on the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00511.html (8,223 bytes)
40. Re: ignition wires (score: 1): Author: Gary Boone <gboone@sisna.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2002 22:20:40 -0700; FWIW, the wire sets for a 1979-81 Datsun "A" series engine (210 or 310 models) are a perfect fit for the R16 or U20 engine. The layout of the distributor and spark plugs is virtually identical betwe; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00804.html (7,864 bytes)

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