- 101. RE: many questions! (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 22:37:46 -0700
- Nope. It's just an inline switch. Any auto parts place should have one for an early 510 or Z. That'll work. Sorry, can't help you on that one. Probably just as easy to pull it out before you loosen
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-05/msg00537.html (9,101 bytes)
- 102. RE: fuel starvation? (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 00:12:27 -0700
- I use a Facet solid-state pump (sounds similar to what you have) and haven't had any problems yet. If you are using a Purolator regulator and you set the pressure according to the markings on the reg
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-05/msg00548.html (8,943 bytes)
- 103. RE: Question on Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 18:15:10 -0700
- I'd say the 0-offset wheels are the real problem. I run 195/60-14 on 14x6 wheels with about 3/8" offset and don't have any clearance problems, even with the comp suspension.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-05/msg00578.html (8,552 bytes)
- 104. RE: OT SUNBEAM TIGER (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 19:44:56 -0700
- Looks pretty nice. The rear is a bit derivative of the BMW Z8, I think, but the whole thing is nicely done. The way the headlights are set reminded me of an old car from the late 50's called a Bocar.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-05/msg00581.html (8,240 bytes)
- 105. Of valves, cams, chains and cylinder heads <long> (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 19:04:32 -0800
- Okay, Daniel brought up several questions about the relationship of cams, milled heads cam tower shims, rockers, valves and valve adjustment. To start off with, here's the cross-section of the U20 en
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-01/msg00020.html (14,953 bytes)
- 106. RE: japanese roadster shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:38:19 -0800
- They aren't shy about modifying things a bit, are they? Did you check out those brakes? How about the spherical bearings on the shock mounts? And I think I'm in love with that Silvia! That big pictur
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00019.html (8,396 bytes)
- 107. RE: japanese roadster shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 10:30:57 -0800
- My guess would be that it's an aftermarket seat reupholstered to match the original, with the headrest added. I suppose it's possible to modify an original seat, but why would you want to? You would
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00022.html (8,660 bytes)
- 108. RE: japanese roadster shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 11:32:50 -0800
- Looks like it maybe has 2-3 degrees camber, which I would think is near the maximum that can be had using the stock bolts (but maybe not). The camber adjustment is done on the inner mounting points o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00026.html (8,564 bytes)
- 109. RE: japanese roadster shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 12:27:59 -0800
- I don't think anyone makes an aluminum radiator designed specificaly for Datsun roadsters, but Griffin can custom-build you anything you want. www.griffinrad.com
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00028.html (8,036 bytes)
- 110. RE: Ebay Intelligence Test (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 20:37:12 -0800
- But if it's his friends bidding it up and they get stuck with it, do you really think any money or parts change hands? Or else the friend turns around and lists the part next week and the original se
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00045.html (8,477 bytes)
- 111. RE: Valve Clearance (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 22:39:24 -0800
- There are a few possibilities. First, the PO might not have been any good at doing valve adjustments. Second, it could be an aftermarket cam and the manufacturer has different recemmendations for cle
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00067.html (8,067 bytes)
- 112. RE: Valve Clearance (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:17:22 -0800
- I've heard different people quote different numbers for this, up to .003. One time I checked my valve clearances when the engine was cold, then checked them again when it was hot (on the same day). I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00084.html (8,849 bytes)
- 113. RE: Valve Clearance - Answers (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 18:27:15 -0800
- Yes, that's definitely true about removing the plugs. But I've found that just a quick tap of the starter will usually kick the engine over just enough to bring up the next pair of lobes. That's why
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00100.html (7,790 bytes)
- 114. RE: washer tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:04:33 -0800
- Boy, the sacrifices we are willing to make for our cars! Let me know if you need any help with that research, Leigh.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00109.html (7,751 bytes)
- 115. RE: windshield washer (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:12:56 -0800
- I seem to remember someone saying they had found a Jeep wiper blade that fit the early roadsters, but I can't find the info now.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00131.html (7,915 bytes)
- 116. RE: Working on wiper and heater (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:01:59 -0800
- No, on the early cars you can get the wiper motor out without removing the dash. Since you are going to be working on your heater, too, that is a good excuse to remove the center console, which will
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00142.html (8,284 bytes)
- 117. RE: frozen nut on hub assembly (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:26:40 -0800
- Jim, the advice you've already received from others on the list is correct. Marinate in PB Blaster, try a 6-point socket, etc. If you go the socket route, you might also try using an impact wrench (i
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00155.html (9,599 bytes)
- 118. RE: frozen nut on hub assembly (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:18:46 -0800
- Yeah, an impact driver! Like this: http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&R S=1&itemID=2160&keyword=impact+driver Thanks, Jeremiah.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00160.html (9,181 bytes)
- 119. RE: Does your roadster have a name? (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:31:31 -0800
- Well, everyone knows my car now as SAKEPWR, since that's the license plate. But "back in the day" when it was a very faded white, it was "Mighty Mouse."
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00250.html (9,009 bytes)
- 120. RE: Does your roadster have a name? (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:44:52 -0800
- Just a little simple pillaging, right? ;-)
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00252.html (8,881 bytes)
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