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301. Re: Electrical help needed, gauge problem (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 13:23:59 -0600 (CST); The box under the steering column is not a relay, but a voltage regulator. The wire that is wrapped around the spring in the "relay" is a heater. The spring is made out of two metals that expand at d; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00480.html (11,748 bytes)
302. Re: Dizzy isn't dizzy (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:16:01 -0600 (CST); I haven't seen this on a roadster, but have on an old air cooled VW. When you put the distributor back in it is possible that you didn't get the drive tang on th ebottom of the distributor mated with; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00492.html (8,852 bytes)
303. Re: Choke cables repair (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 20:18:26 -0600 (CST); I don't recall if the '66 assembly is the same as my '67.5, but I believe that it is. There is one flat spring that pushes the pawl against the rachet so the choke setting will be maintained when you; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00493.html (8,113 bytes)
304. Re: smog plugs (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 08:12:35 -0600 (CST); Tom still does this kind of work when he can find time. Unfortunately, Tom is not on the list at this time. I will check with him to see if he has time any time soon. Peace, Pat - Support Habitat for; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00531.html (7,617 bytes)
305. Re: Alternator/steering swap (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:34:44 -0600 (CST); I think you need to look through your parts pile again before cutting the frame. There should be a 1/4" thick shim thag goes between the steering box and the frame. This should allow you to install; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00539.html (8,612 bytes)
306. Re: Alternator/steering swap +(random ramblings) (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:37:27 -0600 (CST); The shim that I have came with my '70 steering box. It is packed away right now, or I would look at it. After I sent the mail to you I got to wondering if the shim was on the idler box instead, but I; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00565.html (11,495 bytes)
307. Re: smog plugs (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 21:15:26 -0600 (CST); Tom walter says that it will be several months until he will have time to make more smog plugs. Anyone who wants a set please let me know and I will let him know. Tom requests that no $$ change hands; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00645.html (7,208 bytes)
308. Re: Electrical Question (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:40:27 -0600 (CST); Do you have a volt meter? If so, check the voltage on each of the wires on the regulator. One should be solid 12V and the other should be pulsing between 0V and 12V if the regulator is working (This; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00732.html (8,565 bytes)
309. Re: Electrical Problems - Ugh (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:54:04 -0600 (CST); I suspect that the alternator is shorted, or there is a short to ground somewhere between the ammeter and the alternator. Do you have a stock alternator, or has it been changed out to a higher curren; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00735.html (9,385 bytes)
310. Re: starter wire (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:59:10 -0600 (CST); There are two large diameter posts on the rear of the starter solenoid, one goes to the batter cable and the other connects to a wire that goes directly through the starter case. I thing that is the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00736.html (7,764 bytes)
311. Re: Brake line cleaning (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 20:03:07 -0600 (CST); The braided stainless steel lines are available from Pegassus Racing. They sell all the adapters, copper washers and hoses that you will need. Someone posted the part numbers previously, but I will s; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00737.html (8,259 bytes)
312. Re: resistor voltage (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 07:52:03 -0600 (CST); Yes, it is possible. If the points are open you will see 12V on the coil side of the resistor. Close the points and the voltage should drop way down, probably less than 6 volts. Why? The voltage drop; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00868.html (7,825 bytes)
313. RE: Starter Ground (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2002 18:53:24 -0600 (CST); Assuming that your battery ground cable (the fat one) is connected to the engine block an additional ground strap from the starter bolt to the frame will not help. If, however, the battery ground wir; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00941.html (9,941 bytes)
314. Re: Starter Ground (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:13:30 -0600 (CST); I want to clarify this wiring. If by "2 posts on the starter" you are talking about the two large posts on the starter SOLENOID, the smaller, cylindrical part on the top of the starter, then there i; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00961.html (9,267 bytes)
315. Re: Brake Bleeding Part II (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 10:25:56 -0600 (CST); I usually set it to pull up 2 or 3 clicks with average pull on the handle. Just jack up the rear wheels and slack off the emergency brake adjustor. Then adjust the brakes until the brakes drag, then; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00964.html (8,303 bytes)
316. Re: EI Dizzy Conversion/Now Idle Speed and SU tuning (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:35:17 -0600 (CST); Before you adjust the carbs it is best to be sure that the rest of the engine is in good shape. Make sure the valves are adjusted correctly, the ignition (points, plugs and condenser and timing are c; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00981.html (13,723 bytes)
317. Re: EI Dizzy Conversion/Now Idle Speed and SU tuning (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 07:50:24 -0600 (CST); Oops, I need to proof what I say more! Yes, it is the CHOKE linkage. Peace, Pat - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" - Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor, Future pla; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00996.html (17,470 bytes)
318. Re: EI Dizzy Conversion/Now Idle Speed and SU tuning (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 08:05:27 -0600 (CST); I don't recall that the piston lifting tells the state of tune of the opposite carb. As I understand it, raising the piston on one carb will lean out the carb that you are raising, which will make t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00997.html (17,439 bytes)
319. Re: EI Dizzy Conversion/Now Idle Speed and SU tuning (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2002 08:13:32 -0600 (CST); One thing I forgot to put in my writeup concerns the jet. Be sure that it slides up and down smoothly and doesn't hang up anywhere. Cycle the choke linkage from off to full and back again and watch f; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00998.html (19,683 bytes)
320. Road wheel bushings (score: 1): Author: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>; Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 20:35:05 -0600 (CST); A few weeks ago there was a thread about having a shop make some bushings to use on metric road wheels so they would work with our roadsters. They said that they would post something once the parts w; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00043.html (7,173 bytes)

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