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21. filters in the carb tops! What'll they think of next! (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:46:37 -0700; I'm missing something! None of the three SU setups that I have has these filters <quick trip to the factory manual> oooooh, lookee there, it sez "filter"! Right inside the banjo bolts, where you'd e; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00443.html (7,260 bytes)
22. leaking gas (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 11:17:38 -0700; Yep, bring floats, a new needle and seat, and A new fuel filter or 2! If there's junk in the fuel, it can wedge in the needle valve, and let gas in, flooding the float bowl. It doesn't take much junk; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00641.html (7,285 bytes)
23. ignition parts (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:23:07 -0700; 1- yes. And, in conjunction with 1a, you need the right value condenser to match your coil. The condenser matches the coil, so if you have a stock coil, go for a stock (aka Nissan) condenser and poi; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg00789.html (8,395 bytes)
24. 5th gear springs (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 23:00:33 -0700; Yeah, I did that, too- when one rebuilds one's 5-speed, one should notice that there are 2 different strength springs used to center the shifter! I didn't, and the 1-2 gate is HARD to cross, while t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg01057.html (7,044 bytes)
25. rear main seals (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 22:37:07 -0700; Well, yes, half of it! The lower half will come out with the rear main cap, and you could swap that. Dunno if it would help, tho... it might. You can't get the new seal up into the block with the cr; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-07/msg01124.html (7,251 bytes)
26. 2xDGV < DCOE! (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2000 21:09:03 -0700; Why, I wonder, when DCOE's would do a better job of everything except, perhaps, fuel economy? Toby B.; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00427.html (7,017 bytes)
27. GRM vintage views (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 00:34:48 -0700; Just read the latest Grassroots Motorsports- they did a pretty positive write-up on the roadster. Only a few generalizations (apparently we have SU carbs, not Hitachi) and errors (or my 'stock' 4 1/2; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00805.html (6,637 bytes)
28. washers (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 00:55:43 -0700; Kyle, before you bolt the head back up, Check the length of all your head bolts. One MAY be 5 mm or so longer, to allow for an engine lifting hook to be attached to it. If you don't use the hook, or; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00806.html (6,668 bytes)
29. GRM Vintage Views- an apology (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 02:19:39 -0700; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-06/msg00843.html (6,625 bytes)
30. wheels (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 17:04:40 -0700; American Racing 4-spokes. 14x6, with 195-70's (!!!!) that BARELY fit. Don't go any bigger- in fact, go smaller! Makes it look like a vintage weekend warrior, tho! <grin> Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00808.html (6,492 bytes)
31. SU goo (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 10:04:28 -0800; here's the definitive answer: Yes. Absolutely! Use oil in your carbs! Beyond that, everyone has a different opinion. Actually, I've got 20wt in mine right now... Having said thatThe damper oil, vari; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00629.html (8,382 bytes)
32. Re: carb info- HERESY (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 18:42:44 -0800; You left out a couple of heinous alternatives: Weber 40 DCOEs on a Solex manifold Weber 44 DCOEs on a custom manifold. And a custom linkage followed by weeks and weeks of jetting fun! Actually, it p; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00165.html (7,019 bytes)
33. Re: daily driver (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 18:48:16 -0800; There's a 3M product that's similar called Rustfighter 1. Goopy wax that goes in kind of watery, and solidifies over a couple of months. It also comes in aerosol, which is water-thin and gets into cr; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00169.html (7,320 bytes)
34. tie wrap fixes all (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 18:49:40 -0800; if you use a NYLON tie wrap, it gets pulverized by the oil pump, and the nylon provides many beneficial lubrication properties- how do you think they came up with Slick 50???? Tie wraps- they add th; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00529.html (6,652 bytes)
35. Re: Battery relocated to trunk and fused (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 04 Jan 1980 18:33:48 -0800; Might I suggest, If you're gonna relocate the battery, to put a big (200 amp) fusible link at the battery? If something shorts, this can save your battery, wires, and keep the trunk cleaner! Ever see; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00024.html (6,722 bytes)
36. Re: How Heavy? (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 11:15:45 -0800; What about oversizing and sleeving the oil passage with a crush tube (I think this was in the Rallye insert many moons ago)? Is this fix no longer in vogue? Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00111.html (7,579 bytes)
37. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 12:18:15 -0800; I've had good luck (RECENTLY!) with Crane- it looks like they redesigned the XR700, and I'm currently running three with no problems. One came from a 3rd party vendor with no hardware- Crane sent me; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00113.html (7,302 bytes)
38. Re: Engine oil (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:16:56 -0800; in lots of start-stop driving (where you puts lots of load and time on the oil vs. miles travelled) or in cars (like ours) that often have richer-than-ideal mixtures at times. We forget- modern cars; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00185.html (7,160 bytes)
39. Re: Body Question (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:43:58 -0800; the rear lower fender stops a little bit forward of the door post, and the outer rocker is a separate stamping. Originally, there was a (very tight) seam at the join. It's almost impossible to dupli; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00186.html (7,829 bytes)
40. Re: electronic ignition (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1999 01:57:18 -0800; The XR700 like a pertronix thingus, replaces your points, nothing more. Unlike the pertronix, it uses an optical sensor and a chopper wheel to trigger a spark. Some people like that, others dislike i; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-01/msg00187.html (7,531 bytes)

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