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61. Re: parts (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:41:32 -0800; Not much crosses over. And what does, doesn't help much. Like, the engine (and the front brakes???) is the same as the 411's, but far fewer 411s survived. The diff is allegededly swappable, and some; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00260.html (7,390 bytes)
62. Re: hardtop (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 11:55:45 -0800; If it's a smooth, rounded top (like the miata's) go fer red. But if it's the square, stand-up style most of us have, go fer black! Well, you asked... <grin> Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00281.html (7,035 bytes)
63. Re: Brake Fade (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:06:23 -0800; Here's a guessif you changed the MC, it's possible that it's not shimmed correctly. If the pistons in the cylinder can't retract far enough, they never open to the reservoirs. Once the brakes warm up; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00284.html (7,866 bytes)
64. Re: Velocity! top=135mph? (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1999 01:29:31 -0800; If you spang a little car like a roadster at 135, your last worry will be your car... Bonneville in 2000, anyone? Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00319.html (7,445 bytes)
65. Re: Oil Pump conversions (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:28:41 -0800; in a real pinch, you could do a dry-sump conversion... <grin> Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00453.html (6,769 bytes)
66. Re: Floorboards (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:49:02 -0800; if you followed the right art movement at about the time our cars were built, you could use soup cans instead... Toby "Warhol"; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00454.html (6,899 bytes)
67. Re: Upper A-Arms bolts and flying (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:52:06 -0800; if we're talking about upper a-arms, if they go seriously wrong you're probably going to be PULLED off the road! (Did Nissan ever have anything to do with aircraft?) Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00455.html (6,555 bytes)
68. Re: A Little Advice (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:58:11 -0800; make sure the contact area on the header, where it seals to the head, is flat, and lines up to the ports correctly. I've put on 2 headers, and they both needed to be machined straight to seal. One o; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00456.html (6,951 bytes)
69. Re: weber carbs (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 00:05:59 -0800; the Hitachi carbs on a 2L are pretty direct (licenced, even) copies of Skinner Union H6's, and the 1600 got H4's. They're almost part-for-part compatible, with the exception of screw pitch. However,; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00457.html (7,902 bytes)
70. Invective as fuel- for a car??? (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:14:14 -0800; I've been known to swear a lot while working on my car, but I never thought of using it as propulsion! <GRIN> Toby Mike Kerr Roadster Restoration; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00475.html (6,807 bytes)
71. Re: Yokohama tires! (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 01:31:52 -0800; Re: the Yoko 032's I've just put a set of Intermediates on the '02, and been AMAZED at how versatile it is- sticky for street, good in the wet, and not too loud. Dunno how they'll be on the track- th; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00541.html (6,759 bytes)
72. Re: exhaust gases inside with top up. (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 02:17:08 -0800; Couple of ideasthe vent on top of the valve cover should be vented to the aircleaner, as in the recent thread... I had a similar problem, and solved it- by accident- when I extended the chrome tip on; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00542.html (7,756 bytes)
73. Re: Decarbonizing the head (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Dec 1999 02:59:30 -0800; If you have a carbonization problem, you really do need to pull the head. Just cleaning up the exhaust ports won't do much- and as was already said, you really do run the chance of getting something; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00589.html (7,872 bytes)
74. Re: bet this is new one... (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:13:24 -0800; And stop standing in puddles while using 'em, or using the trouble light to look under the car for that fuel drip...<g> Toby Prolly a good time to inspect all the cords on; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00646.html (6,782 bytes)
75. Re: rubber body pads- foam is the answer (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:17:14 -0800; 1/4" foam works great, BUT make SURE it's closed-cell high density foam. Pay extra for it. The open-cell stuff is worse than the old 'horsehair'. Glue it in place, and you'll be squeek-free well into; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00648.html (7,136 bytes)
76. Go, Dan, Go (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 11:47:33 -0800; Congrats on getting on the road, Dan! Yep! It's a bit of rope (read, clothesline!) and it needs oil on it to seal properly. They often seep a little bit. If you get a dime-sizedor smaller- puddle, yo; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00651.html (6,851 bytes)
77. Re: SMOG check (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Sun, 26 Dec 1999 17:25:05 -0800; My experience with SU's has been that I need to lean out the whole range to get my car to pass. It splutters off the test lot, and I richen it a bit, and all is wonderful. Not legal, tho. THis spring; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00754.html (8,338 bytes)
78. Re: Jack plugs (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:28:27 -0800; You'd think, wouldn't you? It would certainly LOOK better. But my early '68 came with a pair (PO got 'em NOS from the dealer- still in primer) that would NEVER sit flush in the recesses- they're abou; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00780.html (7,067 bytes)
79. Re: paint jobs (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:21:08 -0800; BOTH the brush AND the roller? That's pretty high-class! I like the idea of "imperfect roadsters" tho- I could probably submit a few pics! Toby; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00815.html (7,025 bytes)
80. Re: carbs (score: 1): Author: Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 22:34:07 -0800; Whenever I've had this problem intermittently, like you, it's been crud in the gas. A bit of junk will get lodged under the float valve and stick it open, causing the float bowl to overfill, and the; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00816.html (7,858 bytes)

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