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201. Re: turbochargers for 2000's (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 5 Aug 99 14:36:47 CDT; I, too, have a photo of that same head & TURBO setup. I was under the impression they had modified a L16 intake manifold to fit the U20 head. I know of one Turbo'd U20 roadster on the list... haven'; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00151.html (6,938 bytes)
202. Re: car for sale in St.Louis (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 5 Aug 99 18:35:35 CDT; If anyone calls on this car, check out how long he has owned it. I am curious if he bought it from 'Chip' a couple of years ago. For anyone on the list that still has a bitter taste in their mouth, "; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00159.html (7,928 bytes)
203. re: carburetor overflow hoses (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 6 Aug 99 11:20:51 CDT; How far down do the tubes extend. If you have rubber hoses down below the frame, they create a good venturi effect for lowering the pressure in the float bowls - which may result in actually suckng; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00173.html (8,497 bytes)
204. Re: carburetor overflow hoses (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 6 Aug 99 21:13:22 CDT; Opps... Friday Afternoon brain fade. The carb float bowls need to be vented to atmosphere pressure, other wise the fuel pressure would force excessive fuel into the carb via the jet. So Gary's commen; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00187.html (6,997 bytes)
205. A/C fitted to a roadster (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 7 Aug 99 14:51:35 CDT; What running an A/C unit in a roadster, are you sane? <grin> Here is Texas there are some days in August and September where the roadster just is not that fun on 100 degree day with high humidity. Ju; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00193.html (10,005 bytes)
206. Re: turn signal (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 11 Aug 99 09:54:56 CDT; Save your sanity and use a '68 turn signal switch for a '68 model. Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00269.html (6,792 bytes)
207. Re: Rear Drums Inner Lining (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 16 Aug 99 11:40:55 CDT; Couple of comments on the rear brakes: On the rear wheel cylinders, they are aluminum housings. Typically I find the moisture in the brake fluid will mix with the aluminum, producing a nice aluminum; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00429.html (11,177 bytes)
208. Re: Ignition questions (Pertronix, timing, and vacuum advance) (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 16 Aug 99 13:53:35 CDT; Hook up the vacuum advance line. Better economy & engine response as partial throttle. I found a rubber tube that would slip over the threaded nipple. Vacuum line slips inside the larger line over th; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00438.html (8,127 bytes)
209. Re: Rear Main Bearing Puller (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 16 Aug 99 14:20:29 CDT; I can make up the tool tonight for you. I am behind in making some "air injection nozzles" but I have various scrap pieces to make up the tool laying around, and can get it out to you in the mail. A; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00440.html (8,638 bytes)
210. Re: Oil pump driveshaft (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 16 Aug 99 17:56:25 CDT; I wrote this tech tip about four years ago. Might be of help, haven't had time to make up any of the oil prime rods in some time, but I give details of them below. --Tom How to Prime that Datsun Roa; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00452.html (10,543 bytes)
211. Re: Oil pump in U20 (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 16 Aug 99 18:02:46 CDT; The oil pump does have a SUPER THIN gasket on the housing. You are correct about the pump itself. Usually you'll see the wear between the gears and the ALUMINUM bottom cover. Machining that cover fl; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00454.html (7,493 bytes)
212. Re: Oil pump in U20 (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 17 Aug 99 10:54:31 CDT; Nope. One reason I started making up those primer rods. Just haven't had the time in the garage to make the things I wanted to make up! Usually I just leave the top open. The oil hose that goes to t; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00468.html (8,095 bytes)
213. Re: suggestions???? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 17 Aug 99 12:49:21 CDT; Good one. For the rest of the list, this a spoof from some fellow Datsun owners. Nice try! Cheers, Tom Walter Austin, TX.; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00474.html (8,577 bytes)
214. Re: Two questions for the list guru's (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 18 Aug 99 08:02:39 CDT; No. Carbs throttle rotates the "wrong" way. Also '74 260Z carbs belong in a box in the bottom shelf (reason you find them so cheap is most Z owners installed earlier Z carbs on their) No. Been bargi; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00498.html (7,335 bytes)
215. RE: Roadster Travelers Website (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 18 Aug 99 09:30:26 CDT; This really makes me wonder: Why do you need to add fluid at the side of the road someplace? Even with a leaking rear seal (coating everything under the car), It takes a long time to loose more than; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00502.html (10,213 bytes)
216. Re: 67.5 windshield frame question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 18 Aug 99 09:41:00 CDT; Visor's were OEM on USA roadsters for the 67.5 models. '66 & 67 (early) frames bolt right in place, but did not come with visor. I have a drill and some taps..... ;-) Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00504.html (7,490 bytes)
217. Re: Starter diagnosis (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 18 Aug 99 09:43:20 CDT; I am confused on this one. My 63 Bluebird uses a Bendix Spring. Solenoid is mounted up on the firewall of the vehicle. Like the MG's, and old American cars, it is nothing more than a starting motor; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00505.html (9,394 bytes)
218. Re: Switching Diff's?? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 18 Aug 99 14:47:32 CDT; The 2000 has a 3.7 rear end The 1600 has a 3.9 read end Difference is 5%. So rather than cruising at 4,000 rpm with the 3.7 rear end, you'll find youself at 4,200 rpm. Not much of a difference, shou; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00515.html (6,686 bytes)
219. Re: timing (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 19 Aug 99 08:09:07 CDT; Yep! Also with the chain off, and held horizontally, I can tell the difference in the amount of chain wear by how far it 'droops'. When compared next to a new chain you'll realize the amount of wear; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00534.html (10,400 bytes)
220. Re: Brake Questions (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 19 Aug 99 13:42:18 CDT; The little valve is what lets you "Pump" the brakes. It wwas installed backward from your description. Easy to do, btw. If you stare at it long enough, you'll discover is allows a LOT of fluid to fl; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-08/msg00546.html (7,042 bytes)

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