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181. RE: Aftermarket Water pressure (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 01:54:13 +0000; If you're really paranoid about coolant loss, run a low- pressure switch in the water circuit. (www.pegasusautoracing.com has 'em, among others) As soon as the system pressurises, it'll turn off the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-05/msg00290.html (7,138 bytes)
182. Re: tr4 makes $97K BJ Florida (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 20:16:05 +0000; (roadster content- has one ever gone through BJ? I can't stand watching it) okay, I need to vent. If you like watching those auctions, delete this now. It's just a rant. I like cars. I could care LES; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-05/msg00315.html (7,907 bytes)
183. Re: Follow-up, alleged rim crack, weekend projects (score: 1): Author: racerY@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 21:25:22 +0000; Actually, that's a pretty common way to bend a rim. The tire can be OK (or not visibly damaged) but the inner rim will have taken a hard hit and deformed. I have a particularly soft set of OZ's that; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-05/msg00331.html (7,957 bytes)
184. Re: New cams! Dyno results! (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 04 Jun 2006 01:35:25 +0000; As long as you have an overall plan, the cam's the heart of the motor. But it has to work with the rest of it- there's no point in a 300 degree, 12mm cam if you're going to run stock carburetion and; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00032.html (7,446 bytes)
185. Re: Shocks (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2006 15:30:37 +0000; I use the KYB Gas-a-Justs (which are non- adjustable!) in the front and a no- name hydraulic in back Noticably stiffer, but given the sporting nature of the car, I kinda like it. They were too stiff; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00078.html (7,094 bytes)
186. Re: 68 maybe not Water Pump help (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 12:57:40 +0000; And then add some variations for aftermarket pumps from 3rd parties and I suspect that there're quite a few differences out there...; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00115.html (7,830 bytes)
187. Weber names and types... (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2006 13:02:30 +0000; doppio corpo orrizontale which translates as double bodied- horizontal (according to Pat Braden) There's a DCOM that has a diaphragm fuel pump instead of the E's plunger style... Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00116.html (7,142 bytes)
188. Re: Head fell off the workbench am I screwed? (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 22:25:33 +0000; Ah, that doesn't look terminal getting the stud out might be the biggest hassle. Don't try to straighten it, just unscrew it... Dress the corner so that the head surface is flush- that's not a big de; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00147.html (8,367 bytes)
189. Re: Stretch Roadster (was: From the files of the bizarre) (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:53:59 +0000; ooo- that's so... WRONG! Now it's time to section one- make it 8" wider! Yeah. Sure. I'll get right on that. In my free time! Toby -- Original message -- From: "John F Sandhoff" <sandhoff@csus.edu>; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00177.html (7,495 bytes)
190. Re: Roadster LSD wanted (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:47:37 +0000; And once you get used to the locked rear, it's definately a performance advantage over an open diff. Personally, I think that it actually gives more control than a limited slipI can move the rear of; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00219.html (8,085 bytes)
191. RE: Got Dish? (too much) (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 16:30:37 +0000; and the same could be said for the fenders, reallythat wouldn't fit in any 'production' class, that's fer sher! Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00265.html (7,048 bytes)
192. RE: 1600 Blown Head Gasket? (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:43:03 +0000; Graeme's right about the leakdown test, and his diagnosis chart's right on. A few further observations; Usually, we use a gauge with a small orifice in it, and supply compressed air at 100 psi. Then,; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00293.html (9,481 bytes)
193. Re: Brake fluid revisited (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:06:55 +0000; I used it once- it seemed to be just fine in a passenger truck. But I use Castrol GT in everything, as a rule- even the race carand it works really well. Just keep it fresh (around here, that means; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00294.html (7,290 bytes)
194. RE: 1600 Blown Head Gasket? (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:07:27 +0000; As warm as it can bethe idea is to duplicate running conditions, more or less. Yeah, the only people I know who routinely leakdown their engines are racers- on a road car, especially a 'play' car lik; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00311.html (7,969 bytes)
195. Re: Water tower removal soak option (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:20:36 +0000; Don't forget the heat wrenchcarefully heat the bugger with a propane torch, then let it cool. If that doesn't do it, repeat- maybe this time with some sort of penetrant first. Last ditch is to heat i; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00317.html (10,078 bytes)
196. Re: "Grand Prix" on DVD (Slightly OT) (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:00:55 +0000; I can't believe that none of you have piped up with this 'Rendevous' has finally been commercially released... I wanna do my own version, at 4:30am, in Seattle. Anyone have a McLaren or Enzo I can bo; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00348.html (7,857 bytes)
197. Re: Water tower removal soak option (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:03:01 +0000; Also- modify the lower gasket and cut off the 'ears' where they go around the This way, water that does leak out won't fill the stud cavity, it'll leak out and keep the fasteners dry. And use some so; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-06/msg00349.html (8,630 bytes)
198. a Nice Racer! (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:36:54 +0000; Wow. That's pretty. The parts are worth the starting bid, if they're in represented condition (and what racecar isn't ??? ;-) Too bad it doesn't have an SCCA- legal cage... too bad I don't have $40k!; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-07/msg00107.html (6,600 bytes)
199. RE: On retorquing bolts (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:44:34 +0000; you loosen it just enough to move it, then re- torque it. Especially head bolts... Often, a bolt will friction- weld itself to the threads OR the head will weld to its washer (you did use a washer,; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-07/msg00108.html (7,260 bytes)
200. Park Splug (score: 1): Author: RacerY@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:00:05 +0000; Sounds like a perfect job for an Easy- Out, as earlier stated. And then a vacuum cleaner with a small hose on the snoot. Me, I'd leave the head on. But that's me. I have to wonder why a plug would fa; /html/datsun-roadsters/2006-07/msg00110.html (6,885 bytes)

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