- 181. RE: Rear axle shims 2 (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 13:41:24 +1030
- Hi Gordon, NOW your talking! I figured it had to do with end float, but I was lacking the dimensions to check. I have a dial gauge and will do as you say. I was reasonably sure the shims had zip to d
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00046.html (8,081 bytes)
- 182. RE: How to I get the darn gears out of the rear end! (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 09:59:12 +1030
- Hi Jim, do you still have the axle shafts inserted into the rear end? There is no way the gearset will come off if there are two splined "retaining pins" still inserted into the side gears. If you ha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00067.html (9,484 bytes)
- 183. RE: The CA situation - any interest in EFI? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:42:16 +1030
- "...If it doesn't pass the visual inspection, you don't get your Is that the same as:- I don't care if you can see it on the shelf, if it is not in the catalog WE DON'T HAVE IT!!!!! It would be inter
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00078.html (9,201 bytes)
- 184. RE: oil pump on my early 67 1600 (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:45:39 +1030
- The cotter pin holds a shim (1mm or 2mm), spring and regulator valve (in that order) into the upper body of the pump. To give a thorough clean I would dissemble this part. There is only a gasket bet
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00104.html (8,403 bytes)
- 185. RE: Wiring again (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 13:02:25 +1030
- Hi Ivin, it sounds like the ammeter is reading starter current when you crank the engine:- not needed and dangerous to the wiring. You should have a heavy gauge wire from the battery (+) to the start
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00107.html (8,567 bytes)
- 186. RE: OK, it's a joke...but (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2003 11:26:20 +1030
- Well, at least your game enough to ask the question! NOS stands for New Old Stock - in other words (in the true meaning of the acronym), the part(s) are still in genuine wrapping complete with Part #
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00141.html (9,250 bytes)
- 187. RE: tranny, oil pump, missing bolts questions for my 67 1600 (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 12:02:47 +1030
- Hi Mike, the orientation of the pump is as you have done:- it should only engage the drive tang in one position and that position is arbitary with respect to the position of the crank/jackshaft/pisto
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00170.html (10,060 bytes)
- 188. RE: tranny fluid (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:17:45 +1030
- Hi Mike, I would use the fill plug as a gauge, just keep on pumping the trans. oil in until it gets level with the fill plug hole: it can't get any fuller! I have used Penrite Manual Gearbox Oil Ligh
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00241.html (7,620 bytes)
- 189. RE: question on speedo wiring (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 08:57:53 +1030
- Hi David, according to the wiring diagram there are 2 speedo lamps (2 x 3W) wired in Red with Blue tracer. speedo so this may be the wire you are refering to. If it is a Red/Blue it sounds like it ha
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00255.html (8,363 bytes)
- 190. RE: Roadster thought of the day (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:20:05 +1030
- $AUD1.05/Litre x 4.54 = $4.76/Imperial gallon for Premium Unleaded in There is an old Ethiopian saying that goes something like: - "What are you going to do about it??" Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00287.html (9,068 bytes)
- 191. RE: Vanity Run Amok (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 16:49:24 +1030
- VANITY! that's a bit harsh! Check out picture #84 of my Fairlady album at: - www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291195515 I would describe it as, mmmmm, creative or maybe resourceful. The South Australi
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00346.html (8,375 bytes)
- 192. RE: Clutch Master or Clutch Slave Cylinder (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 11:03:53 +1030
- An alternative solution is to get some larger clevis pins and redrill the pedal holes and clevis to suit. Mine were so enlarged that the holes required only a slight cleanup and the pin fitted perfec
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00503.html (9,410 bytes)
- 193. RE: Nissan part #'s for early 67 1600 (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 09:22:04 +1030
- Hi Shant and list, 5) clear front parking/turn signal light assemblies Nissan Part # 26121-10400 Have a look at: - www.carfiche.com The 311 Roadster is available and once you find the picture of the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00577.html (7,909 bytes)
- 194. RE: Zerks...problems (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2003 12:04:27 +1030
- Hi Ivin, it sounds like the internals of the pivot are well and truly gummed up or even worse corroded. My guess is that without dissembling the retaining nut, giving it a good clean and re-fitting i
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00602.html (8,119 bytes)
- 195. RE: Median Age (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:32:17 +1030
- This could be embarassing, my Roadster is a '65 1500, so she is 38 this year. In 1965 I was still in High School. I want to have her all restored to factory finish for her 40th birthday. I'm 53 on th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-03/msg00627.html (8,268 bytes)
- 196. RE: Fuel sender Q (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:52:37 +1030
- measured the sender for my '65 SP310. Empty - 14 ohm Full - 95 ohm Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965 SP310 - under construction DSOA Member # 112 1971 P510 4 door - daily driver, original owner, highly
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-02/msg00042.html (7,350 bytes)
- 197. RE: Wheel advice needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:58:41 +1030
- I have a set of alloys from a Mitsubishi Starion which I painted in Nissan Dark Grey Metallic. I then polished the perimeter of the rim to get some contrast. These were fitted to a White 510 and the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-02/msg00068.html (8,959 bytes)
- 198. RE: Steering Box removal (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 09:39:10 +1030
- the pitman arm does have to come off but the good news is that the shaft is tapered. Once a puller has been fitted, mine required very little effort to separate. Ditto with the idler box. Don't use
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-02/msg00082.html (7,864 bytes)
- 199. RE: Fuel sending unit ??? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:29:32 +1030
- the BLACK wire should go to the chassis earth: check that this is so with a test lamp or voltmeter. He should be connected to the mounting flange of the fuel sender unit to earth the fuel tank i.e.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-02/msg00104.html (8,882 bytes)
- 200. RE: Steering Unit, SPL-311 1966 Roadster (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 14:38:22 +1030
- Hi Ivin, my SP(L)311 Service Manual quotes:- Capacity, 250mL of MP#90 gear oil Warmer, above 32 deg. C use MP#140. Less than -12 deg. C use MP#380. Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965 SP310 - under constru
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-02/msg00140.html (7,679 bytes)
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