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81. Re: Alternator Woes (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 22:22:57 -0500
A few comments below. I still have one of those cheap meters around here. Problem was I would find it was reading something like 7V across a good battery. What the heck??? I twisted the dial back an
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00403.html (8,743 bytes)

82. Re: More Starter Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:31:54 -0500
When the car will not start... do you hear any "CLICK" sounds, or is a matter of just the starter turning very slowly? TWO ITEMS: FIRST: The solenoid needs a good inrush of current to pull back the
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00411.html (9,045 bytes)

83. Re: Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:59:35 -0500
Look for a decent brand name timing light with a "dial back" adjustment feature. It should have the inductive clip on type trigger (slips over plug #1). I would recommend buying a "made in USA" bran
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00443.html (9,254 bytes)

84. Re: Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 13:52:47 -0500
Stick with the 16BTDC at idle. Confirm you do not have more than 31 BTDC at 4,000 rpm with vacuum disconnected. TWO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Tom - How does 16 + 7.5 = 31? Uh good point. 16 degrees is at
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00447.html (8,308 bytes)

85. Re: Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 17:01:05 -0500
You are probably fine. I was trying to point out that there is no one "correct" figure for total mechanical advance. It really does depend on quite a few things. With the solex CAMSHAFT, you can run
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00453.html (7,829 bytes)

86. Re: More Starter Questions (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 07:30:24 -0500
You're welcome. I am NOT a big fan of header wrap for daily drivers. Idea of the header wrap is to keep the heat in the header, which helps improve the exhaust flow. While you may increase the power
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00469.html (9,136 bytes)

87. Re: 67.5 Key- Which Side? (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 07:37:15 -0500
It is a PO (previous owner) modification. Look at your steering column under the dash. You should see a hole in the column. rotate the steering wheel, and you'll find a second hole in the steering s
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00470.html (8,231 bytes)

88. Re: Throwing down the gauntlet (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 21:25:41 -0500
As they say "all bets are off". ;-) I am also active in collecting antique glass. A good friend collects any "souvenir item" from Kansas. There was something I wanted, but figured that $75.00 would
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00512.html (7,531 bytes)

89. Re: Timing (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 12:26:53 -0500
Good question! www.datsuns.org has been the latest site I was using. THANKS GREG! One problem I run into is I will "update" a FAQ, but soon discover old versions on 14 different web sites. No kiddin
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00547.html (8,207 bytes)

90. Re: Racer Brown (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 16:43:12 -0500
The Book you are thinking of is titled "How to modify DATSUN 510 510 240Z engine & chassis". by Bill Fisher & "Bob Waar" HP Books (Later edition removed various chapters including Racer Brown's text
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00570.html (8,033 bytes)

91. Re: Racer Brown (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 18:46:08 -0500
Much has changed in the 30 years since the book was written! Racer Brown's chapter on camshafts is still a great piece of writing. While the cam profiles have changed over the years, his basic descr
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00576.html (7,301 bytes)

92. Re: Any guesses? Manifold for sale in Oregon (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:49:07 -0500
The L16 motors were used in the Datsun 510 ('68-73). The orginal two barrel down draft would open into a intake manifold with the same cross section all the way down the the ports. Offenhoauser has
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00605.html (8,667 bytes)

93. Re: Brakes and things (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:08:01 -0500
Few thoughts on the Brakes: Does anyone know of a source of the R4S Pads for the Roadster? There are different R4 compounds, the R4S not needing to heat up and are good for street. Also look into the
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00610.html (8,241 bytes)

94. Re: Will It Fit? (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2000 09:45:01 -0500
Are these parts from a 66/67 body or the later 67.5 body? Back edge were the fender meets the door is different. The 66/67 had a single brake master cylinder reservoir. 67.5 and later had a notch fo
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00684.html (7,682 bytes)

95. Re: 1600 Alt conversion SUCCESS FINALLY!!! (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2000 07:40:14 -0500
Sounds great! Glad to hear you have it working. Couple of comments: "single wire alternators" - As the name implies, there is only a "single" connection. There is just two connections, one to the ba
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00768.html (7,975 bytes)

96. Re: E-Bay (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 17:08:06 -0500
I like eBay. The List is NOT FOR BUYING AND SELLING. Vendors are encouraged to post a monthly special to the list, as that will be of "general interest to all". If you do have something for sale, pl
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00822.html (8,110 bytes)

97. Re: Starters (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 08:02:47 -0500
Bob, I'd confirm the starter at least spins! While wearing boots, I will step down on the starter holding it against the garage floor. Battery cable hooked up from the mounting ear to "-" side of th
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00846.html (8,946 bytes)

98. Signing off (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 12:05:07 -0500
Just a FYI... My laptop is DOA, and I am getting ready to take off on vacation. So I will be off line for a good month. See you at Shasta, Tom Walter Austin, TX
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00895.html (6,387 bytes)

99. Timing and burned pistons (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 15:44:36 -0500
Correct. The only way to correctly set the timing is a timing light. As to WHY #3: Make sure a thermostat, or at least a restriction plate, in used in the thermostat housing. You need this to insure
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00111.html (8,269 bytes)

100. NEW Email ADDRESS! (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas Walter" <ra0618@email.sps.mot.com>
Date: Fri, 05 May 2000 10:26:59 -0500
Looks like all my old email going to: walter@roadster.sps.mot.com -OR- walter@omni.sps.mot.com is just being TRASHED. Sigh. So please use my NEW EMAIL address: thomas.walter@motorola.com SPRING FLING
/html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg00160.html (6,664 bytes)

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