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141. Fiat engine under the hood of a roadster? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 8 Oct 99 09:02:56 CDT; Terry, Please DON'T DO IT. While the Fiat 124 engine was a neat motor in its time, I still have nightmares of one that haunted me. If you really want to do an engine swap, I'd look for a KA24 or VG30; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00224.html (6,755 bytes)
142. Re: For Sale [In Oregonian] (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 9 Oct 99 11:50:31 CDT; Arg... This roadster VIRUS is pretty addicting. If that '67 1/2 1600 turns out to have my name as a previous owner, LET ME KNOW! Sold one in 1990 before moving to Texas. [SPL311-14357 ????]. I still; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00269.html (7,588 bytes)
143. Re: How long is a 2000? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 9 Oct 99 17:22:15 CDT; Roadster is aobut 13" long. Should fit fine in a 10' x 15' storage unit. I had my 67 2000 in just such a unit for the first three months I was in Austin. Call around first. Some places wil NOT allow; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00277.html (7,395 bytes)
144. Monthly Posting (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 00:16:50 CDT; MONTHLY POSTING: Welcome to the Roadster list. This list is dedicated to the pure enjoyment of Datsun 1500,1600 and 2000 roadsters and serves as a forum for the open discussion of anything pertinent; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00288.html (9,082 bytes)
145. OT: electric scooter (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 14:24:56 CDT; Odd ball question: Once in a while, when I take the roadster out, it would be fun to be able to 'zip around' a little at a campsite or whatever. Shasta Comes to mind. Spotted this little electric sco; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00305.html (6,971 bytes)
146. Re: Quick stupid question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 16:18:22 CDT; Firing order is 1-3-2-4 distributor rotates COUNTER CLOCKWISE Valve clearance is 0.017" HOT, adjust to 0.021" COLD... but recheck with hot. Hmm... I really should be working on MY roadster. ;-) Chee; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00312.html (6,922 bytes)
147. Cripe... (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 16:23:27 CDT; Just a FYI for the roadster folks who haven't been on the list for more than a year or two... every SEPTEMBER there is a colldge contest of who can get the most flames going on a list. It is rather s; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00313.html (6,576 bytes)
148. Re: Quick stupid question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 21:11:45 CDT; YIKES! 1-3-4-2 you think I would have TYPED the firing order correctly. Prize... you can stop by a collect a beer anytime you're out this way. ;-) Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00328.html (6,860 bytes)
149. Re: 1600 exhaust rattle (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 10 Oct 99 22:48:53 CDT; Check with the muffler shop. The newer FWD cars use those flexible pipes, so any decent muffler shop should be able to fix it up. I'd still go with the 1 & 3/4" exhaust pipe on the 1600. Usually I l; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00336.html (7,676 bytes)
150. Re: J15 powered Roadster (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 11 Oct 99 10:02:23 CDT; One year a fellow showed up to Shasta with his three seater roadster. Under the hood was a A12 enigne! IT looked small, and sat pretty well back. He mentioned top speed was 70, but the car handled g; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00365.html (6,744 bytes)
151. Re: List of Parts to Carry at All Times (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 11 Oct 99 10:26:01 CDT; Take a look at the following site: http://www.datsun.org Click on the "D" click on "news and information" click on "tom's tech tips" Read "trouble shooting while on the road" At the end of the articl; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00367.html (8,111 bytes)
152. Re: rear wheel bearings (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 11 Oct 99 17:22:06 CDT; Patrick, Good Point. On MOST bearings you can order them in three different ways; (open, single shielded, double shielded). Catch is the Roadster Rear Axle bearing is such an odd ball item. It is AL; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00379.html (8,546 bytes)
153. Re: u20 startup help (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 12 Oct 99 15:22:33 CDT; You're correct on the point about the cam tower position. In practice I have not had to had the towers align bored. Usually the locating pegs that are used are pretty tight. Once I have the cam, no; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00416.html (8,076 bytes)
154. Re: u20 startup help (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 12 Oct 99 18:03:27 CDT; On any OHC engine, it would be a good idea to always check the top of the head for warpage. You're correct that the top sealing area of the gasket and top of the head are milled. Should be obvious t; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00423.html (8,958 bytes)
155. Re: u20 startup help (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 13 Oct 99 13:20:25 CDT; OEM thickness of the cylinder head is about 4.258". Measure the thickness after milling and install shims to compensate the for the difference after milling. As to measuring the chain slack before a; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00458.html (8,759 bytes)
156. Speedometer glass (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 13 Oct 99 13:43:20 CDT; A shop that specializes in the old speedometers should be able to cut a new glass for you. Problem is the crimp seal around the speedometer and tachometer (early flat dash items). As they crimp is h; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00459.html (7,318 bytes)
157. Re: u20 startup help (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 14 Oct 99 15:28:01 CDT; Gordon & Ross, Thanks for catching my TPYO on that one. Sheesh, My mind had the right numbers, but didn't make it down to my finger tips. Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00506.html (7,473 bytes)
158. Re: Is Roadster Body Grounded? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 15 Oct 99 20:19:18 CDT; YES... there should be a good ground (heavy) wire from the engine to the frame. You should find it on the the starter mounting bolt to the frame. If it is missing, suddenly the starter current tries; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00556.html (7,048 bytes)
159. Re: piston to deck height? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 16 Oct 99 09:07:52 CDT; It is a really good idea to check out the compression ratio while rebuilding the engine. I do not have a piston to deck height measurement for the 1600. Usually I set the piston to TDC, use a "ring"; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00570.html (8,558 bytes)
160. Re: Seats, body plugs, paint booth, note to CDM (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 16 Oct 99 10:33:02 CDT; On the seats: Up to, and including 67 model, NO seat back release. 67.5 model seats: seat back release down near the floor (towards the door); optional headrest that BOLTED to the back of the seat.; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-10/msg00572.html (7,548 bytes)

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