- 61. Re: Double headgasket U20 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 15:43:19 -0400
- Relieving the head PROPERLY might be the method of choice in this case I believe. or Use one gasket and buy premium or Price a good bare head from one a supplier or one of the Mikes out there and swa
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01173.html (9,113 bytes)
- 62. Re: pin knock (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 15:50:06 -0400
- Pistons won't clear the mains web or crank. Head must come off. Are you sure it is a pin knock? Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-05/msg01174.html (6,527 bytes)
- 63. Re: JUST SAY YES! to the $25,000 roadster, please! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 09:45:36 -0400
- We batted this topic around over a year ago (all this stuff comes around again on this list) and there is no end to the debate. significantly over the last several years. The articles help and good c
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00601.html (7,985 bytes)
- 64. Re: $25,000 Roadster: Why not? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 12:00:08 -0400
- Roman's and Mark's post are sound. What follows is solid thinking. The fact is that parts and maintenance is already expensive and that will only continue. Nissan raises some of their prices every qu
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00604.html (9,983 bytes)
- 65. Re: $25,000 Roadster: Why not? (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 14:57:30 -0400
- Generally yes, but if the car has no value, and there is no market, there is no reason to save the parts and they go in the dumpster. There is good reason to save an OE door for a 68 Mustang. Somebod
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-04/msg00609.html (8,647 bytes)
- 66. Re: SU Carburetor Question (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 20:43:31 -0500
- Hi There Your Name John, When you say "idle screw" are you referring to the large jet adjustment nut on the underside of the carb which determines the jet position? If so, this means that the jet and
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00141.html (8,012 bytes)
- 67. <ALL>re: List subjects (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2000 08:44:29 -0500
- Thanks to everyone using subject line keys; especially <OT>! It really help! I am sure many others appreciate it too! Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00151.html (6,465 bytes)
- 68. Re: Sprite Lurker Speaks plus a spam forward at the (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 12:35:22 -0500
- Don't waste your time with 48's or 50's for a street application, they are way more than a streetable U20 can use. If you have a full race cam and are turning 6-9K rpm's they are great. Otherwise, to
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00194.html (8,018 bytes)
- 69. Re: powder coating (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2000 09:17:58 -0500
- At least you are dealing with a honest powder coater, but I would take out the "may"... Powder coat is paint applied in powder form. You can't use it over rust and expect it to last. Get rid of the r
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00342.html (7,937 bytes)
- 70. Re: Radical 67.5 (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 08:55:40 -0500
- Couple of things you might consider related to shoeing a Buick 215 (or any lump of domestic scrap metal) into a roadster. 1. The odds of finishing this project are not with you. The V8's simply don't
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00466.html (7,430 bytes)
- 71. Re: steering removal (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:36:42 -0500
- No, if the sway bar is off, (and maybe the radiator out, can't quite remember on it), you can get the box out with the arm on. Sorry, for the lack of detail its just been a while since I pulled one o
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- 72. <FS>Real Race Parts, no weanies... (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:58:18 -0500
- Here is something I have been holding onto for a while, but have decided to let go to a deserving speed addict: A set of 4 Cosworth U20 pistons. 3 have been run, but are in GREAT shape and the 4th is
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00580.html (7,093 bytes)
- 73. Re: (2) U20 heads for sale. (1) has never been shaved (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 22:26:43 -0500
- So do I. In the box, untouched, 4.5295 Of note, there does seem to be more than one casting. Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00597.html (8,967 bytes)
- 74. Re: (2) U20 heads for sale. (1) has never been shaved (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 08:12:25 -0500
- I dug out a "virgin" used one last night 4.530. I think that is too close to be coincidence. Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00600.html (9,340 bytes)
- 75. <FS>Killer Stroker Stuff (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 23:53:50 -0500
- If a stroker motor in is your future this may be a deal too good to pass For Sale: 1) 1600 block. Cleaned, Magnefluxed, bored .020, new cam bearings. Never run. Galley plugs removed for cleaning. 2)
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00620.html (7,001 bytes)
- 76. Re: New Roadster List! (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:44:17 -0500
- I have to agree with John. I really can't see a compelling reason to another list. Can't you you just use <EC> (for East Coast) if you are trying to regionalize? Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00726.html (8,382 bytes)
- 77. Re: TECH questions (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 09:45:02 -0500
- Pretty sure they all had upholstery on the bows. Definitely 66 and sure on 65 1600's (but I have only seen one of those). The wood bow 64-65's I have seen also had it. Re: welding sheet metal. I find
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-03/msg00884.html (8,186 bytes)
- 78. Re: "PETROL" usage (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2000 21:58:26 -0500
- Glad it wasn't me! Sheesh, and I though Alan and I were tough on each other! Sounds like budding young love Now that's what I call a lady with a past! Just glad you are on our side now... Jim
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00117.html (8,704 bytes)
- 79. Re: Miata (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2000 22:13:45 -0500
- Definite chick car. That and almost all Honda's.... When they put in a TT 13B it becomes non-chick in my book, not until.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00118.html (8,209 bytes)
- 80. Re: carb info- for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Tyler <toplessdatsun@ga.prestige.net>
- Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2000 22:37:43 -0500
- I have a couple sets of carbs for sale: Weber 40 DCOE x 2 300.00 carbs only Mikuni 40mm PHH x 2 300.00 carbs only Both sets are used, but extremely clean and appear totally functional. I have to sell
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-02/msg00212.html (8,016 bytes)
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