- 261. Re: Piston rings (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 15:13:19 -0700
- Jeeze, Big spender! Last time I got rings and pistons, the rings were almost as much as the pistons! Total Seal rings are about the same cost, and are thought to seal better, but: Mine came thru the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00699.html (7,095 bytes)
- 262. NW roadsters uniter and Re: SPORTS IMPORTS BBQ (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 22:10:16 -0700
- Ross's old tractor oil got me home yesterday, with a few more psi than I usually have, too. Thanks again, Ross. And since I was the only one to make it up to the barbecue from the Sound, I was wonde
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00710.html (6,738 bytes)
- 263. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 23:45:35 -0700
- me too. The stock gauge never makes it to half, but the aftermarket can read 70 psi cold. Idle- pshaw, nothin' on the stock, but 20, really. Me too me too Toby
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00796.html (7,440 bytes)
- 264. Re: oil pressure (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1999 23:32:00 -0700
- but Datsun managed to get oil into the tach, instead. Or did Brit cars do that, too? Toby Teddy Seidenfeld wrote: Their sole improvement seems to have been avoiding the oil leaking from the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00816.html (7,257 bytes)
- 265. tall people in small cars (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:55:47 -0700
- I too have noticed this- part of my interest in the Miata seats. Has anyone found a seat that'll fit further back (Italian-style) and still clear their rollbar on a later car? Does yer noggin clear
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00849.html (6,600 bytes)
- 266. What a rocket, wasRe: What a relief (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:59:40 -0700
- There were a few V8 MGB's, before the MGC, that reportedly kicked butt. http://193.132.29.237/v8_conversions/rogv8.html but that's just not cricket, old man! Toby
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00850.html (6,544 bytes)
- 267. Re: H20 block (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 22:12:54 -0700
- Why, did 'they' say? Swapping in the crank and rods from the H20 will give you a stroker 1600, and with an RV cam grind, would really help for towing. But I wonder why the block? Also, how's the tra
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00851.html (6,870 bytes)
- 268. adhesive (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 10:49:23 -0800
- For a generic, out-of-the-can spray adhesive, I've used 3M's 'Spray 90'. I get it at a local hardware store. It hasn't reacted with any vinyl I've used, and has 'stayed stuck' for a coupla years on m
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00018.html (6,882 bytes)
- 269. fiberglas (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Mon, 01 Mar 1999 11:05:13 -0800
- Fiberglass is a fickle beast. I've fitted a few fiberglass parts, and it's always been a challenge to get 'em to fit right. Kind of like fitting a 'pattern' steel part, except that you can't really d
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00019.html (7,757 bytes)
- 270. Re: Roadster conversion. (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 10:53:13 -0800
- You could do what we've been doinghook the heater up to warm the 3 feet of water that accumulates in the car, bring some bubble bath, and jacuzzi your way to work every morning! It's nuts! I haven't
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00075.html (7,374 bytes)
- 271. Re: Rallye and specials (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 10:59:01 -0800
- I'll chime in in favor of MODERATE specials postings, too, and I've had similar luck with Rallye: pricey, not the fastest, but they DO have it. And when you can't find that bearing, bushing, seal, or
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00076.html (7,782 bytes)
- 272. Re: Smooth breathing? (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 23:03:38 -0800
- Yep, your biggest gain would be in matching the ports (called "port matching" oddly enuf) between carburetor, manifold, and head. Smoothing wouldn't hurt, but it won't make massive gains, either. The
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00099.html (8,252 bytes)
- 273. oh, no, now they're fighting about the finish of their chrome bits (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 23:52:20 -0800
- My pretty-original '69 2L also has frosted rings... Toby
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00180.html (6,702 bytes)
- 274. Re: Phoenix Emissions Test (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 23:54:37 -0800
- There's a state with emmissions for cars that were built before the standards were enacted? That sounds WRONG to me... Morally wrong, at least! <grin> Toby Chris
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00181.html (7,127 bytes)
- 275. Re: color of "Libre mags" (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 1999 21:40:50 -0800
- If it's the gold tint, I think it was anodizing. It sure didn't last that long. I blasted and clearcoated the centers of mine, which gives them a neat, glossy-flat grey color. I guess you could add g
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00234.html (7,467 bytes)
- 276. Dashing Roadster dash (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 1999 22:09:59 -0800
- It's the full-time 4wd roadster with the 300zx twin turbo in it. But I'd SWEAR they didn't start releasing those until model year '68- there should be no low-dash versions... <GRIN> Toby
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00236.html (6,740 bytes)
- 277. Re: paint options (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Mon, 08 Mar 1999 17:27:24 -0800
- I'd suggest finding a system that's pretty easy, common (if everyone's familiar with it, they'll be able to give you advice on what to do/ not do!) and tolerant of application conditions and temps. I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00255.html (8,672 bytes)
- 278. Re: Tranny questions? (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 11:26:31 -0800
- First thing to check are the detent springs. THey hold the forks in position, and if they're weak or put together wrong, sometimes you'll pop outa gear. If it's really easy to slide the shifter into
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00297.html (7,617 bytes)
- 279. more paint tips (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 10:58:50 -0800
- For beginners like me, Use the foam pads! They only last 4-5 cars, but they're SO much more forgiving! Wool pads last forever, but the first time you snag the hood scoop, it's back into the booth wit
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00298.html (7,715 bytes)
- 280. Re: Side draft Weber on a 1500? (score: 1)
- Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 00:35:56 -0800
- The carbs are cool, and 40's are probably plenty big, but who knows what jetting and emulsion and air correction to run? That might be good for a season's worth of testing... and I'll volunteer my ca
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00337.html (7,552 bytes)
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