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281. Re: Fan Clutch Spacer Block Oddball? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 16 May 99 13:01:14 CDT; Sounds like a previous owner used some left over fan clutch parts to make the spacer up. The four bladed fan was used on quite a few Datsun's. The replacement unit has two different set of holes. I; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00442.html (7,030 bytes)
282. Re: Timing and Altitude (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 21 May 99 16:07:03 CDT; Any idea what distributor is under the hood? Typically you want to run a MECHANICAL TOTAL ADVANCE of 31 to 35 degrees BTDC. This would be measured around 4,000 rpm, vacuum disconnected. With my high; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00638.html (8,085 bytes)
283. Re: Datsun 1300 (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 23 May 99 08:34:04 CDT; What the heck is a '1300'? It could be a Datsun 510 Sedan (yes, some NON_USA) cars in '68 had the 1300 engine (Like a L16). Could be something from the 1960's... Small Sedan Pickup Heck, if it is all; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00662.html (6,881 bytes)
284. Re: Fuel Starvation - Problem Found - I think (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 23 May 99 21:16:42 CDT; Mike, Before you pull your tank again... replace ALL THE RUBBER HOSE. Toss the old stuff (regardless of age), and install some good quality fuel line (GATES, GOODYEAR, ETC. - usually found at the in; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00671.html (7,875 bytes)
285. Re: Rear spring question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 24 May 99 11:37:17 CDT; Checkout McMaster-Carr htpp://www.mcmaster.com FIND UHMW click "in our index" About three sheets should pop up. McMaster-Carr is pretty easy to deal with these days. Near impossible to get a catalog; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00684.html (8,265 bytes)
286. Re: Whaere does this wire hook up ? '70 2000 (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 25 May 99 11:09:09 CDT; The 1970 USA models had emission controls on them. Most transmissions only have a switch for the reverse lights. I seem to recall an extra switch on the 1970 model transmission. Perhaps to signal wh; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00721.html (8,386 bytes)
287. Re: No start when hot! (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 25 May 99 11:23:24 CDT; Starter solenoid. Lack of voltage at the solenoid. Try a "remote starter" next time. I'd recommend hooking it up when the car is cold, least you burn your hand on the exhaust system. One connection g; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00723.html (8,540 bytes)
288. Re: non-Roadster question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 25 May 99 11:30:09 CDT; Uh, if that gearbox is behind a R16 engine... it is the same one used on the 1600 roadsters ('66-'70). Very common problem is two little needle bearings supporting the countershaft fail. If caught in; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00726.html (7,309 bytes)
289. Re: bolts (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 26 May 99 20:43:45 CDT; On the front suspension, I would NEVER USE A GRADE 5 BOLT! If the OEM Nissan item is still available, I'd use it first. Second I would look for the proper fastener. The proper bolt to use is a very h; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00773.html (8,321 bytes)
290. Re: An upper control arm suspension question. (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 27 May 99 16:48:31 CDT; Of general interest, I stopped by my local metal scrap yard yesterday. I am always looking for 6061-T6 end pieces. In the process of scouting the yard, was a VG30T engine sitting there. Hmm, the end; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00790.html (9,233 bytes)
291. Re: Front strut installation (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 30 May 99 14:52:25 CDT; Take a look at the bottom spring perch again. The shock is mounted, at the bottom, in the little plate that is retained by the three bolts. Drive the car up on some sturdy car ramps. Unloosen the to; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-05/msg00842.html (7,461 bytes)
292. Re: Advice (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 4 Apr 99 20:13:50 CDT; Welcome to the list! One thing to keep in mind is the amount of rust the roadster may get in a salt air environment. Usually around the Texas coast they will rust! Cruise on over to Grep Valazza's w; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00068.html (6,891 bytes)
293. Re: Wiring Harness questions again (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 4 Apr 99 20:24:38 CDT; Taylor, The female spade should go to the distributor. (black wire connects to the "-" side of the coil The horseshoe-type connect is the water temp sender connection. Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00070.html (7,184 bytes)
294. Re: Wiring Harness questions again (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 5 Apr 99 10:01:07 CDT; Hope I didn't confuse you. I was just pointing out the wire from the distributor (spade connection), ends up connecting to the "-" side of the coil. Easy to check is you have an ohm meter. Cheers, T; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00087.html (7,053 bytes)
295. Re: Ceramic Fuel Filter (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 5 Apr 99 10:07:58 CDT; Usually the filters are cloth material. Haven't seen a ceramic element. To keep my '68 (early body that still had the glass filter unlike most '68s) looking stock, I left the original filter in plac; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00088.html (7,259 bytes)
296. Re: Gas (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 6 Apr 99 11:36:23 CDT; No, No... We should all REJOICE at the thought of gas being over $2.00/gallon... Hopefully it will keep the "Kenworth" editions of SUV's off the roads from a lot of folks. They'll suddenly run out lo; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00152.html (8,426 bytes)
297. Gas not required.... (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 7 Apr 99 13:45:49 CDT; Just a link for those curious about the "other vehicle": http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/121.html You'll find the Dodge Dakota & my lawn mower... ;-) Cheers, Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00205.html (6,473 bytes)
298. Re: Service Manuals (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 9 Apr 99 11:49:10 CDT; Best is to obtain permission from Nissan. The Oregon Club did obtain permission for the copy of the parts manual, but we were to add a disclaimer that Nissan was not responsible for errors... ;-) {T; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00273.html (8,121 bytes)
299. Re: Head Question (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 13 Apr 99 09:20:27 CDT; On the R16 there is usually a engine hoist bracket under the left rear (exposed) headbolt. That backet is about 3/16" thick, hence the longer headbolt goes into the hole with that bracket. I ALWAYS; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00351.html (7,278 bytes)
300. Re: Leaf Springs (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 13 Apr 99 11:03:01 CDT; I do hope you have good seats, a good back, and all your dental work is up to par. My dentist only comment was I was the first person he had seen who had managed to loosen up a couple of new crowns; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00358.html (6,685 bytes)

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