- 41. RE: Checked the bad cylinder and.... HELP!?!?!? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2004 14:11:52 +1030
- To me it looks as if the "mousetrap" retaining spring has let go, resuting in the cam follower going walkies. That "round slotted disc" is the lash pad. It MUST still be external to the combustion c
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00231.html (10,587 bytes)
- 42. RE: clutch issues (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 17:53:27 +1030
- If you can, get a buddy to observe the clutch lever as you press on the The slave cyl. Should push the lever about 1" or so to release the throwout bearing. No movement means no fluid or cylinder(s)
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00342.html (7,308 bytes)
- 43. RE: License Plate Resto (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:01:22 +1030
- I guess we are spoilt here in Oz. Our rego. Authorites will RE-ISSUE old plates made NEW for a very modest fee. Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965 SP310 1971 P510 1972 PL510 1973 HS30 http://www.imagestat
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00343.html (7,473 bytes)
- 44. RE: 1500 Connecting Rod Length? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:08:06 +1030
- Daryl, just measured my G1500 rods. As near as I can, they are 144mm centre to centre. Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965 SP310 1971 P510 1972 PL510 1973 HS30 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290669
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00345.html (7,678 bytes)
- 45. RE: 1500 Connecting Rod Length? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 20:31:39 +1030
- Hi Daryl, Deck height I can not do, engine is completely dissembled. Piston pin height is 44mm as well as I can measure However, the piston domed, which adds another 3mm to the 44mm. Regards, Graeme
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00357.html (7,760 bytes)
- 46. easy-outs - an oxy-moron if there ever was one:( (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:32:25 +0930
- "The comment about easy-outs is dead on. Has anyone ever had these damn things actually work? Every time I've used them, they turn a bad situation worse. Those new Sears extractors that fit in your d
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00010.html (8,297 bytes)
- 47. RE: Clutch install question (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:47:37 +0930
- Hi All, I've got a big weekend planned of getting my roadster on the road and I have a couple "just to double check" type questions. My tranny (4 speed) is finally back from the shop (it's been 3 mon
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00011.html (9,538 bytes)
- 48. RE: Strange "presents" from PO's ?!?!?!? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 09:54:44 +0930
- By co-incidence there is a thread just like this happening on our OZDAT site right now!! http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3491 So I'll share with this list the same little gem. Stripping ou
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00020.html (9,263 bytes)
- 49. RE: Strange "presents" from PO's ?!?!?!? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:06:52 +0930
- Now there is a combination that sounds like it could end in tears :( "Several years ago I bought a 1987 VW 16V Scirocco. In it was an employment termination letter, a letter to the local equal rights
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00036.html (9,220 bytes)
- 50. RE: Clutch install question (thanks and Update) (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:47:36 +0930
- Amen to that. I can't understand how people restored/maintained old cars prior to the WWW. It must have taken ages writing letters, phone calls, whatever, to track down parts and information. Here I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00037.html (7,794 bytes)
- 51. Soft top frame restoration. (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:07:37 +0930
- Hi List, I have just extracted the metal framework from the trashed soft top that came with the car. As is normal the front bow has a lot of what I hope is only surface rust and a dinged RHS corner w
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00038.html (8,077 bytes)
- 52. RE: Ignition Wires (Re-post) (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:52:20 +0930
- Exiting the firewall on the passenger side are 3 groups of wires: Group 1 (Easy) 2 Green with yellow stripes: Connect to brake switch ** CORRECT!!! ** Group 2 (Not so sure) Black with white stripe: t
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00073.html (8,116 bytes)
- 53. RE: Crankshaft Pulley Lockwasher (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 18:50:12 +0930
- Instead of a lock washer, try using Locktite. The locking tab washer can't be that difficult to reproduce from a scrap of sheet metal ;) I gather the engine is in the car, so engage top gear, clamp o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00079.html (7,809 bytes)
- 54. RE: Early windshield tension rod (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2004 13:37:45 +0930
- Hi Pete, My guess is that the rod provides a method of keeping the frame and rubber seal from wriggling off the top edge of the glass screen. Not too difficult to re-produce if you are handy with a h
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00085.html (7,718 bytes)
- 55. RE: Secret to Removing the Door (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:57:02 +0930
- I'm trying to figure out how to remove the doors, and don't see how the little rod that limits the door swing is removed. Should I just grind off the pin on the door side? Can't see any bolts to remo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00114.html (8,690 bytes)
- 56. RE: Cracked firewall and brakes (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 17:48:16 +0930
- I have seen this mentioned several times. Does this issue apply to just early cars, late cars, or both? Is it fairly obvious? ** My '65 SP310 is a virtual jigsaw of cracks and holes around both the c
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00154.html (8,379 bytes)
- 57. Questions on re-chroming (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2004 18:40:10 +0930
- Hi list, On a slightly different path, does anyone have any advice on re-chroming rear view mirrors. I mean, do you remove the glass or what?? Being a chemical process, the silvering may not survive.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00155.html (7,195 bytes)
- 58. RE: microfiche drawings are posted ? (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 17:38:33 +0930
- Does anyone know where the microfiche drawings are posted ? Somebody had them posted on their web site. http://carfiche.com/ Regards, Graeme Suckling 1965 SP310 1971 P510 1972 PL510 1973 HS30 http://
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00186.html (7,667 bytes)
- 59. RE: Questions on re-chroming mirrors answered: get new mirror (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 18:37:57 +0930
- OK that confirms my thoughts. The glass in the internal RV mirror looks like it is held in by the rolled edge of the metal housing. So, I guess the replacement will need to be a bees dick smaller so
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00187.html (7,722 bytes)
- 60. RE: Need Info: '66 Roadster Wiper Motor (score: 1)
- Author: "Graeme Suckling" <graemes@saonline.com.au>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:49:14 +0930
- There are 5 wires coming from the wiper motor. I want to know what the wires are for. +12V, grd, etc? ** The terminals are designated, B, E, 1, 2, F2. B is from the 8A fuse. E is from the wiper switc
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00303.html (7,654 bytes)
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