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41. Re: What size are flywheel bolts? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 18:03:58 -0800; The 2000 flywheel bolts are 8mm hex-head, you can get a 3/8" or 1/2" hex drive to remove these, while you're buying tools pick up a 10mm hex drive too, you'll need it if you plan on removing the cyl; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00742.html (8,092 bytes)
42. Re: Soft Top Installation (Twisties and Posties???) (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:10:18 -0800; This may be obvious, but the convex side of the lift-a-dots plates should go away from the body. I did a whole tonneu backward one time and it's a real PITA to correct. Todd -- Original Message -- Fr; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-02/msg00900.html (8,311 bytes)
43. Re: Starter removal (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 14:15:23 -0800; The triangle piece adds some structural stiffing to the body (it's not directly connected to the frame) and helps prevent water and mud from spashing on the engine. Many people remove it and I have; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg00032.html (8,340 bytes)
44. Re: fan clutch (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:38:16 -0800; Hi Dave I have been using a fluid fan clutch and fan from a '78 Toyota Corolla (gasp!) in my roadster for years. Not simple bolt on though, the clutch flange does match the water pump flange bolt cir; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg01044.html (7,639 bytes)
45. Re: 2000 Head Hole? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 12:28:36 -0800; As Fred said this hole is for oil return. However the hole also provides a path to vent the crankcase, the only other path is around the timing chain in front. The U20 crankcase is only vented throu; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-01/msg01046.html (9,054 bytes)
46. Re: 4500RPM ceiling (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2001 18:49:20 -0800; If you didn't already, replace the fuel filter, since it is on the suction side of the pump a little clog can really reduce the flow. I prefer to use the newer plastic filter elements, the the early; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-11/msg00747.html (8,979 bytes)
47. Re: Next dumb question (timing marks) (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 15:52:01 -0700; The R16 and U20 engines rotate clockwise, so when looking the timing marks from the right side of the car -- the order starting from the bottom is 0, 5, 10, 15 (the U20 has five marks, the last one; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00681.html (7,693 bytes)
48. Re: Tie rods and so forth (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 18:59:09 -0700; Posted this a while back should help check you suspension. Steve Allen also posted his web site: http://311s.org/ Todd Osborn From: Todd Osborn Subject: Re: Suspension (how to examine) ... It's fair; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00938.html (10,752 bytes)
49. Re: Calspeed on TV (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2001 20:59:31 -0700; Yeah, I saw you on TV... thought I was watching Bay Watch at first. You're such a stud. get a Oh; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00431.html (7,287 bytes)
50. Re: gauge regulator (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 14:59:06 -0700; My 68 seems to like about 8 volts. See Tom's post below regarding making one from a lm317 .... be careful on the polarity of the tantilum output cap, they explode when reversed =:o Todd Osborn San J; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-08/msg00514.html (9,253 bytes)
51. Re: 2L Chain Tensioner (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:05:23 -0700; If you examine the tensioner bore and foot closely you will find in addition to the spring, there are two opposing check valves. The spring should do what you all have been talking about, keep enough; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-07/msg00582.html (8,963 bytes)
52. Re: Datsun Sports styling cues - MGA? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 12:18:57 -0700; No one seems to really know the roadster styling origin, I like to think it came from the Ferrari 250GT Pinin Farina Cabriolet Series I, introduced in 1957, body lines are very similar to the roadste; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01162.html (8,114 bytes)
53. Re: Solex carbs question (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 13:13:12 -0700; The 44 PHH Solex carbs used on the Mercedes 190 SL and also the Alfa Romeo 2600 are are staged two barrel carbs. These have independent throttle shafts for each carb throat, runs on one throat most; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01167.html (7,992 bytes)
54. Re: <FS> Datsun Watch (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2001 12:05:51 -0700; Check the photo again, looks to me that it came from the 5:10 list ;-) DATSFUN SJ, CA; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-06/msg01359.html (7,039 bytes)
55. Re: How tight should a spark plug be? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 21:20:57 -0700; Spark plugs should be torqued to 25 ft-lbs, however you can get some binding between the aluminum head and steel spark plug that will make them difficult to remove. Best to assemble with anti-seaze; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-05/msg00080.html (9,022 bytes)
56. Free Roadster Body (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 6 May 2001 18:13:16 -0700; Hello all, I have found a parts car (really just parts of one car) that looks interesting, but I have no use for the body. This is a 69 bare body with no frame, no hood, no front fenders, one good an; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-05/msg00354.html (6,785 bytes)
57. Re: Gauge Voltage regulator (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 21:31:15 -0700; I built an solid-state VR based on Tom's tips, I get the most accurate water temp readings at about 8V. Fuel readings may suffer but I can live with that. I haven't seen any ill effects from lack of; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-05/msg00398.html (8,221 bytes)
58. Re: 68 2000 for sale (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 19:05:43 -0700; I'm not in the market, I already have 2 '68 2000s, but I just had to say you've got a really nice looking car. With all the work you've done and the new parts, $3500 seems like a very fair price. Go; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-05/msg00712.html (6,561 bytes)
59. Re: suspension assembly (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 19:59:16 -0800; I recommend you use all new fasteners (let's not start the grade 8 discussion again), clean the threasds with Isopropyl Alcohol and secure with red Locktite. Use extra long bolts for the upper A-arm; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg00581.html (8,031 bytes)
60. Re: Fog Lights & attenuation coefficients (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 20:55:05 -0800; I think the confusion here comes from the use of yellow tinted sunglasses to cut glare in hazy conditions. These sunglasses increase contrast by filtering out blue light; haze is very small (about 1; /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-03/msg00582.html (8,782 bytes)

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