- 1. Re: 66 exhaust gasket (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 13:47:47 -0500
- Are you referring to the "donut" gasket between the manifold and the exhaust? If so, you should be able to match it up at your local parts store. I believe the one I used was an older GM application
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00163.html (7,692 bytes)
- 2. Re: HP Gain (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 15:37:20 -0500
- I never thought anyone would construe things about my plate, but "TPDWN 69" has gotten me a fair share of remarks. When I registered, it never occured to me. No wonder the license clerk was so persit
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-05/msg00808.html (8,121 bytes)
- 3. Re: RE:Volvo Front Caliper Conversion (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 15:15:13 -0500
- Thanks for the continuing saga and pics. Your write up is detailed enough to complete the conversion without too much guessing. Only question I have-was the front to rear bias of the brakes affected
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-04/msg00397.html (8,500 bytes)
- 4. Re: timing components (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:54:53 -0600
- I used Clevite gears on my U20 rebuild three years ago. Found them at Advanced Auto-had to really dig for them. With a PN# it would be easily ordered. The price was $15 and $18 respectively! The cam
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-03/msg00569.html (7,957 bytes)
- 5. Re: seat too weak! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 13:05:04 -0600
- Check with your local aupholstery shop for Pirelli webbing. The local shop had a couple rolls on the shelf. Now that I think about it, I think I remember seeing it in the Victoria British catalogs fo
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00454.html (9,642 bytes)
- 6. Re: Speed Secrets (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 09:38:23 -0600
- Good tips Mark! I always loved competing in the derby-thanks to dad, I and my brothers always placed in the top 3, usually 1st ;-) Several more tips that worked for us: 1. Redrilled the axle holes in
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg00845.html (10,086 bytes)
- 7. Re: Aluminium Steering Wheel (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 17:16:43 -0600
- As far as I know the early steering wheels have stainless steel spokes, which is also non-magnetic. The center hub looks lot pot-metal. Contrary to popular belief, some grades of stainless can corro
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00168.html (8,260 bytes)
- 8. Re: OT ups parts delivery (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:10:46 -0600
- Last month, my UPS driver delivered a diamond engagement ring to a house several blocks away. The person that signed, didn't bother to contact me. I finally tracked it down and knocked on his door tw
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00694.html (8,181 bytes)
- 9. Re: wedding? (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 09:16:20 -0600
- To quote, she said "YES, YES, YES"! ;-) The harder part was asking her father first..... Nathan /// datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net mailing list
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-12/msg00730.html (7,607 bytes)
- 10. WAY OT-Chevy 350 Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2001 15:08:03 -0500
- I know, a chevy question on a datsun roadster list! Here goes for anyone still reading: Can the aluminum chevy V-8 LS1 heads be mated to a standard 350 block (Gen1)? I always assumed they were simila
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00408.html (7,055 bytes)
- 11. ZTherapy under new ownership (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 12:42:26 -0500
- Hey allThis came across the Z list earlier today. Nathan -- Original Message -- From: Scott Bruning-ZTherapy.com <administrator1@worldnet.att.net> To: <z-car@taex001.tamu.edu> Sent: Sunday, September
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-09/msg00576.html (10,689 bytes)
- 12. test (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 22:35:54 -0500
- Sorry about the wasted bandwidth, haven't seen a post for almost 2 days
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00224.html (6,604 bytes)
- 13. OT-Boston area roadsters (score: 1)
- Author: "nruff" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:43:24 GMT
- Hey all! Work is keeping me in the Boston (near Lowell) area till next Friday. Any locals know of any car shows tomorrow(7-15)? This weather is perfect for shows and cruising! Is it always like this?
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00493.html (6,373 bytes)
- 14. Side trim install (score: 1)
- Author: "nruff" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:59:04 GMT
- Everything is finally starting to come together! I've been polishing the side trim and am getting ready for install. Has anyone found or used an alternative side trim clip? I have a majority of the o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00494.html (7,080 bytes)
- 15. New RA needles installed!! (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 15:49:57 -0500
- Wow!-just returned from a joy ride after installing a set of "RA" carb needles on my 2000. What a huge difference in anything 3000RPM and beyond! The RA's replaced the SM needles. The SM's had a clea
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00882.html (6,883 bytes)
- 16. Oil Weight Preferences.. WAS: Cam chain noise...again (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2001 12:04:10 -0500
- What is the preferred oil WEIGHT for the U20? I ran 5W-30 through the colder months and have been running 10W-40 this summer. The oil pressure drops quite a bit after the motor's warm. Would 20-50 he
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg01045.html (10,231 bytes)
- 17. Re: Starting rebuilt engine (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:17:59 -0500
- You may check the rear main rope seal. I encountered the same thing after rebuilding the 2L. After torquing the main caps, things got noticeably tighter. After thinking the worst (bent crank ect...)
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01003.html (8,661 bytes)
- 18. OT-Looking for Z list (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 08:34:53 -0500
- I'm looking for one of the larger on-line mailing lists for Datsun Z's. Trying to locate members of the Gateway Z Club (St. Louis)-their web-page e-mails all bounce back. Anyone have any suggestions?
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01189.html (6,731 bytes)
- 19. Car Show-Illinois-Sept (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2001 12:24:08 -0500
- Hey all Thanks for all the quick replies regarding the Z-list. To pass on the particulars regarding the show to any Midwesterners. "Valco Cruise for Charity" Springfield, Illinois Sept 7,8 Registrati
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01194.html (7,026 bytes)
- 20. Re: windshield install prices... (score: 1)
- Author: "Nathan Ruffcorn" <nruff@famvid.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:30:54 -0500
- $200 sounds steep! I had a windshield installed two weekends ago. It cost $75 and took two guys about 45 minutes. They gave the normal guarantee that they were not responsible if they broke it. BTW,
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01503.html (8,792 bytes)
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