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301. Re: Ignition Switches (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 13 Apr 99 12:21:01 CDT; Usually there are quite a few variations in the datsun roadsters on the ignition switches. After a few folks have messed with them over the years, you find MORE variations. FIRST: Think of what the; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00365.html (9,648 bytes)
302. Re: to solex or not to solex (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 13 Apr 99 12:31:32 CDT; I would stop for a moment and write out what you are wanting to do with your 2000. Nice street car, fun autox car, flat out race car? You get the idea. I would first put on your best SU's. Check the; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00367.html (7,522 bytes)
303. Re:lug nuts (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 14 Apr 99 10:05:49 CDT; No. Roadster used a 7/16" lug nut 510/240Z use 12mm x 1.25mm lug nut. Tom; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00398.html (6,490 bytes)
304. Sharp 2000 Manual (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Thu, 15 Apr 99 19:15:06 CDT; I had a perfect ORIGINAL Bob Sharp 2000 manual. Alas, I gave it away at a Roadster Meet. as a door prize. Didn't realize that was the original. I have some good copies, and can probably run a clear; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00429.html (6,945 bytes)
305. Re: Clutch Kits/More on seats (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 17 Apr 99 09:19:53 CDT; NO! Presure plates are deminionsal the same, the but 2000 has more clamping force. Disc and throught bearings are the same between 1600 & 2000 (& early 510 sedans, too). I noticed the same thing rec; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00485.html (7,863 bytes)
306. Re: Clutch Kits/More on seats (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 17 Apr 99 11:50:26 CDT; A 2000 pressure plate, with the higher clamping force, is fine on a 1600 roadster. Typically I also installed the '2000' pressure on my ('68-'72) 510's as well. Stiff pedal, but I would get over 100; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00488.html (7,563 bytes)
307. Re: History of this list (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 17 Apr 99 12:17:18 CDT; It is almost 10 years since I've been around the list. Shocking, isn't it! Hmm, Ma Roadster (Suze) gets credit for starting it up. Orignally we would just copy all six people on the 'roadster tech m; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00489.html (7,980 bytes)
308. Re: cast iron vs aluminum head (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 18 Apr 99 11:12:45 CDT; I assume you found the nut between the valve and valve seat. Correct? Even without seeing a mark on the piston, it is very possible that the valve was bent. If so, the valve will not be able to seal; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00505.html (9,352 bytes)
309. Re: History of this list (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 20 Apr 99 06:34:11 CDT; Just a big THANK YOU got the early work in getting the list up and running. Looks like I have hit the magic '40' and am slipping on my memory. Too many fumes from working over a warm U20? ;-) The li; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00590.html (7,475 bytes)
310. Re: Looking for a Datsun 2000 to restore (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 21 Apr 99 14:37:04 CDT; Where do you live (City, ST)? That might help you get some responses in where to find a roadster for sale. I would recommend spending the most money possible and getting the nicest roadster you can; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00635.html (7,853 bytes)
311. Re: U20 prob cont'd (need help!) (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 23 Apr 99 22:33:31 CDT; A simple tool that will help diagnose the problem is a.... vacuum gauge. In today's fancy world of electronic test equipment, the simple vacuum guage is often overlooked. Just wondering how old is y; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00674.html (7,216 bytes)
312. Re: mech adv springs? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 23 Apr 99 22:34:15 CDT; Any of our friendly roadster part houses should not only have the springs, but also other good advice on what to replace. Take a good look at the weights. The little ears tend to get a notch worn in; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00675.html (6,656 bytes)
313. Re: jackshaft prep procedure?? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Fri, 23 Apr 99 22:41:25 CDT; Have a machine shop replace the bolt, with a stud. You need the jacksahft threaded back to the oil passage hole, the stud should thread in to that location BUT NOT BLOCK THE OIL HOLE. In my mind I s; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00676.html (7,848 bytes)
314. Re: jackshaft prep procedure?? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sat, 24 Apr 99 07:47:51 CDT; Not a bad idea to have the jackshaft magnafluxed. Nice thing about the distributor not turning, if the jackshaft should ever break... stops the engine before damage is done (oil pump is also driven; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00684.html (7,301 bytes)
315. Re: Roadster events in Austin, TX? (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 25 Apr 99 21:48:40 CDT; Tony... the 'Spring fling' was THIS WEEKEND. ;-) Alynette & Chuck Farley (I hope I spelled their names correctly) hosted the event based out of the home in Leander. We even got treated to a couple o; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00706.html (7,210 bytes)
316. Humble pie & bleeding the brakes... (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Sun, 25 Apr 99 22:31:59 CDT; << I do have a confession to make- there is one person on the list who's e-mails always get read first and saved. These are from Thomas Walter, whom I would readily nominate as the most "Learned Road; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00709.html (12,369 bytes)
317. ALL DATSUN MEET - July 8-11 (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Tue, 27 Apr 99 10:44:42 CDT; 7TH ANNUAL ALL DATSUN - NISSAN MEET Willows, CA - Mt. Shasta, CA JULY 8 -11, 1999 The object of the weekend is to have some fun with Datsuns and Nissans. The Track Day is on Thursday July 8th at Thun; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00744.html (13,587 bytes)
318. Roadster's and Electrical System (Harness). (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Wed, 28 Apr 99 11:44:08 CDT; The fellow in the electrical shop knows his stuff. ;-) ROADSTER's AND THEIR (OFTEN POOR) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The biggest concern with an old roadster electrical system is the harness. With age, corro; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-04/msg00777.html (12,157 bytes)
319. Re: Looking for Camshaft (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 1 Mar 99 09:31:30 CST; WARNING WILL ROBINSON, WARNING.... Dr Smith has been under the hood of your roadster. I would look for a: 1: Warped head 2: Blocked Oil passage. Camshafts do not fail without reason. As you know, th; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00007.html (6,814 bytes)
320. Re: U20 crank regrind (score: 1): Author: walter@omni.sps.mot.com (Thomas Walter); Date: Mon, 1 Mar 99 10:08:09 CST; On the U20's, #3 rod journal is the first to go! I typcially replace the rod journals around 60K to 80K miles. Quite simple to drop the pan and inspect them. Take the crank to a decent machine shop,; /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-03/msg00009.html (7,088 bytes)

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