From Keith0alan at aol.com Thu Jan 1 07:22:00 2009 From: Keith0alan at aol.com (Keith0alan at aol.com) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:22:00 EST Subject: [Roadsters] Viruses and bad stuff Message-ID: A helicoil will work famously. If you are good you can install it without removing the head. Helicoils come in various lengths. Make sure you use one that is longer than the thread depth of your stud. You did say bolt. The original method was studs. If you are using bolts make sure they are the correct length. If too short you are just asking for stripped threads. keith In a message dated 12/31/2008 10:29:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, sumton at sbcglobal.net writes: happy new year to all. i spent the evening bolting in the manifolds only to strip out the head tightening the very last bolt. so, for the second time i get to replace and remove. its an early 67 aluminum head. can i use a helicoil? and, as for windows - i'm a professional techie - clear out your temp files on a regular basis (start/run %temp% hit enter and ctrl a followed by shift delete will do it) then hit start run cmd and type in chkdsk /f, type y, enter, and reboot. works a miracle. i get paid to do this stuff!! do a defrag once a month or so as well. if you're really hardcore, build the windows, get all the software installed just the way you like it, then image it and store the image. then you can just reimage it. i'm also starting to recommend to my clients that with laptops they replace the hard drive every two years. it seems like good insurance. just image to the new one and keep the old one as backup. i see a lot of drives go bad (I lost one just a few weeks ago, but i had an image to go back to). i won't argue with the free stuff. but my favorites are registry mechanic and superantispyware. somehow i'm better with PCs and servers than with my roadster . . . ----- Original Message ----- From: Embarq Customer To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 4:59 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Viruses and bad stuff I've had good experience with running these free programs to help clear stuff out: Crap Cleaner Adaware spybot search and destroy auto-update windows frequently backup important files to a second hard drive or to a disc Use a router even if you only have one hardwired computer Andy You are subscribed as sumton at sbcglobal.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as keith0alan at aol.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) From edmitche at gmail.com Thu Jan 1 07:27:57 2009 From: edmitche at gmail.com (Ed Mitchell) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 07:27:57 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] 1600 Cylinder head water temp sending unit nut Message-ID: <495cd2e7.1e078e0a.2f44.1ec0@mx.google.com> Hi All...Happy New Year You Needing some advice on how to take care of this problem. The original Cylinder head water temp sending unit was rusted\corroded in place.after sitting for 20+ years So Being the 'Shade Tree Wannabe Mechanic' that I am...I took a Dremel tool in and got that sucker out I was careful.but not careful enough.(I can feel you all wince) :-) How do I repair the Pipe threads on an aluminum head.and possibly (probably) the seat the sending unit sits in? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Ed Mitchell Las Cruces, New Mexico 1967.5 Datsun Roadster 1600 - SPL311-12761 http://www.ziaroc.com/ http://rides.webshots.com/album/559322539UXctqG <--Dead Betty : ) From tputland at charter.net Thu Jan 1 07:43:15 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 6:43:15 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Excessive bounces and membership canceled ???? Message-ID: <20090101094315.L591X.2270312.root@mp11> I just received an email from the list owner (I think) telling me my list membership is canceled due to excessive bounces. As far as I know I have been receiving all posts to the list and this email has been current for years. Is this spam/phishing/etc or legitimate? TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From tputland at charter.net Thu Jan 1 08:06:42 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 7:06:42 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] test Message-ID: <20090101100642.CEVV4.2271109.root@mp11> Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From tputland at charter.net Thu Jan 1 08:08:49 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 7:08:49 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] test Message-ID: <20090101100849.ZH34H.2271192.root@mp11> -- Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From vze2fhba at verizon.net Thu Jan 1 09:08:02 2009 From: vze2fhba at verizon.net (Charles Breault) Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:08:02 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Excessive bounces and membership canceled ???? In-Reply-To: <20090101094315.L591X.2270312.root@mp11> References: <20090101094315.L591X.2270312.root@mp11> Message-ID: <3C4B7CA365BF4D44ABADC823B6E09C85@Home> I don't know if it is real or not but I still got this. Charlie B. -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:43 AM To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] Excessive bounces and membership canceled ???? I just received an email from the list owner (I think) telling me my list membership is canceled due to excessive bounces. As far as I know I have been receiving all posts to the list and this email has been current for years. Is this spam/phishing/etc or legitimate? TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning You are subscribed as vze2fhba at verizon.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From mikefaggart at gmail.com Thu Jan 1 09:10:37 2009 From: mikefaggart at gmail.com (Mike Faggart) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:10:37 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Excessive bounces and membership canceled ???? In-Reply-To: <3C4B7CA365BF4D44ABADC823B6E09C85@Home> References: <20090101094315.L591X.2270312.root@mp11> <3C4B7CA365BF4D44ABADC823B6E09C85@Home> Message-ID: <8356b4630901010810t56da6b4o82425a44d0bb3390@mail.gmail.com> i got it too! yea!!! we're still here. mike f 68 2L seroc nc On Thu, Jan 1, 2009 at 11:08 AM, Charles Breault wrote: > I don't know if it is real or not but I still got this. > Charlie B. > > -----Original Message----- > From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim > Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 9:43 AM > To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net > Subject: [Roadsters] Excessive bounces and membership canceled ???? > > I just received an email from the list owner (I think) telling me my list > membership is canceled due to excessive bounces. As far as I know I have > been receiving all posts to the list and this email has been current for > years. > > Is this spam/phishing/etc or legitimate? > > TIA > > Tim > Belleville, WI. > '70 SPL AND SRL > Still clueless but always learning > You are subscribed as vze2fhba at verizon.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as mikefaggart at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > -- Mike Faggart From 9laser3 at bright.net Thu Jan 1 09:53:15 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:53:15 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] test In-Reply-To: <20090101100849.ZH34H.2271192.root@mp11> References: <20090101100849.ZH34H.2271192.root@mp11> Message-ID: <001901c96c31$71a5ac10$54f10430$@net> Don't worry, you're still with us! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 10:09 AM To: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] test -- Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From rksmith46 at hotmail.com Thu Jan 1 15:59:01 2009 From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 17:59:01 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] 1600 Cylinder head water temp sending unit nut In-Reply-To: <495cd2e7.1e078e0a.2f44.1ec0@mx.google.com> References: <495cd2e7.1e078e0a.2f44.1ec0@mx.google.com> Message-ID: hi Ed, well, i hesitate to suggest this, based on how you got in this predicament,(just kidding) BUT, you might try to get a large drill bit, that will fit easily by the threads, and, buy hand only, turn it to reface the sender seat. please, dont be tempted to use a drill, to speed things up. turn the large bit by hand, until the seat cleans up. then put the sender in with some grease or something, and tighten it a little, and take it out and see if there is contact all the way around the seat. as far as the threads go, if they arent completely gone, you could get a tap and clean them up. or, worst case, you might have to drill out larger and tap and helicoil the threads in the head. good luck, bob smith, ohio> From: edmitche at gmail.com> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 07:27:57 -0700> Subject: [Roadsters] 1600 Cylinder head water temp sending unit nut> > Hi All...Happy New Year You> > > > Needing some advice on how to take care of this problem.> > > > The original Cylinder head water temp sending unit was rusted\corroded in> place.after sitting for 20+ years> > > > So Being the 'Shade Tree Wannabe Mechanic' that I am...I took a Dremel tool> in and got that sucker out> > > > I was careful.but not careful enough.(I can feel you all wince) :-)> > > > How do I repair the Pipe threads on an aluminum head.and possibly (probably)> the seat the sending unit sits in?> > > > Any help would be greatly appreciated.> > > > Thanks> > > > Ed Mitchell> > Las Cruces, New Mexico> > 1967.5 Datsun Roadster 1600 - SPL311-12761> > http://www.ziaroc.com/> > http://rides.webshots.com/album/559322539UXctqG <--Dead Betty : )> ________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > You are subscribed as rksmith46 at hotmail.com> > Datsun-roadsters mailing list> > http://www.team.net/archive> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 From mltyler at mac.com Thu Jan 1 17:09:00 2009 From: mltyler at mac.com (Marc Tyler) Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:09:00 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Gearbox breather Message-ID: <55DB9D0D-68E6-42A2-B8FF-3520751BEEDE@mac.com> Happy New Year ever-boddy! The little plastic breather on my 1600s transmission kinda crumbled away. Is there a replacement or substitute available? TIA Marc Tyler mltyler at mac.com From grpowell at flash.net Thu Jan 1 19:44:31 2009 From: grpowell at flash.net (Ron Powell) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:44:31 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues Message-ID: Recently dragged my 67.5 1600 out of storage after 10 years. My New Year's resolution is to either get it running and restored or sell it. The last time I tried to start it, I used jumper cables and crossed the poles. This resulted in one of the gauges being smoked. I have no idea where to start. What needs to be replaced? What order do I start working. Any advice would be appreciated. Ron Powell San Antonio, TX 78258 From eddietude at socal.rr.com Thu Jan 1 19:54:57 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:54:57 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <495D8201.6090706@socal.rr.com> Sounds like you smoked the Amp gauge. Many of those have been friend from doing just that, that's why they tend to be expensive. There's actually an auction on Ebay for a set of them right now. Eddie Ron Powell wrote: > Recently dragged my 67.5 1600 out of storage after 10 years. My New > Year's resolution is to either get it running and restored or sell it. The > last time I tried to start it, I used jumper cables and crossed the poles. > This resulted in one of the gauges being smoked. I have no idea where to > start. What needs to be replaced? What order do I start working. Any > advice would be appreciated. > > Ron Powell > San Antonio, TX 78258 > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Thu Jan 1 20:19:13 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 19:19:13 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Eliza is alive and well!!! Message-ID: Just drove Eliza home from Riverside - just running sweet and sassy - thanks to Chris & Kevin for their knowledge and assistance - and Christy for baking and making delicious split pea soup.. I now know how to put a windshield in - but I would be a happy person if I never had to actually do it. Actually it's quite simple - but takes a TON of patience. Anyhoo - a happy new year to the list from Eloza and myself. Peter From ljordan704 at netscape.net Thu Jan 1 20:28:43 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:28:43 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Eliza is alive and well!!! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB3AA158CE6315-1734-12AD@WEBMAIL-MY24.sysops.aol.com> Congratlations. Now don't take anything apart for a while! Linda -----Original Message----- From: Peter Harrison To: datsun Sent: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 7:19 pm Subject: [Roadsters] Eliza is alive and well!!! Just drove Eliza home from Riverside - just running sweet and sassy - thanks to Chris & Kevin for their knowledge and assistance - and Christy for baking and making delicious split pea soup.. I now know how to put a windshield in - but I would be a happy person if I never had to actually do it. Actually it's quite simple - but takes a TON of patience. Anyhoo - a happy new year to the list from Eloza and myself. Peter You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ppeters914 at comcast.net Thu Jan 1 21:56:20 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:56:20 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues In-Reply-To: <495D8201.6090706@socal.rr.com> References: <495D8201.6090706@socal.rr.com> Message-ID: STEP 1: Mark the battery terminals so you don't reverse positive and negative again. STEP 2: You can jumper the ammeter with wire (BAD IDEA) or a 30A fuse (GOOD IDEA), or replace the ammeter. All of these has been discussed many times here and on the 311s.org forums. Pete -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eddie Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 6:55 PM To: Ron Powell Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues Sounds like you smoked the Amp gauge. Many of those have been friend from doing just that, that's why they tend to be expensive. There's actually an auction on Ebay for a set of them right now. Eddie -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Powell Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 6:45 PM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues Recently dragged my 67.5 1600 out of storage after 10 years. My New Year's resolution is to either get it running and restored or sell it. The last time I tried to start it, I used jumper cables and crossed the poles. This resulted in one of the gauges being smoked. I have no idea where to start. What needs to be replaced? What order do I start working. Any advice would be appreciated. Ron Powell San Antonio, TX 78258 From graemes at internode.on.net Fri Jan 2 02:34:55 2009 From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme) Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 20:04:55 +1030 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues In-Reply-To: References: <495D8201.6090706@socal.rr.com> Message-ID: <13B51A59909743C4B3C06CDCAA0476BE@desktop> STEP 2: You can jumper the ammeter with wire (BAD IDEA) or a 30A fuse (GOOD IDEA), or replace the ammeter. Bridging the ammeter terminals with wire is not a problem. The ammeter is a series connected gauge so it can be substituted with wire. Providing the gauge wires are either connected together or the gauge is bridged with wire of a suitable rating, the ammeter can be bypassed quite safely. A fuse at this location is not needed. It is better located at the alternator output terminal, so it can protect the car wiring from excess current. From rksmith46 at hotmail.com Fri Jan 2 16:47:29 2009 From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith) Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 18:47:29 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: hi ron, in addition to what graeme and others said, i would unhook the batt. wire to the alternator, at first, before you try to start again. you need to be sure that the alt. isnt shorted after you jumped the batt. in reverse. (the alt. shorting is the culprit in a lot of the blown amp gauges) i always splice in a piece of #14 fuse link right at the alt. post, to protect as much of the wiring as poss. any way, if it starts ok, then turn off engine, and, being sure there IS power to the alt. wire, lightly touch the wire to the alt. batt. post. if there is a very light spark, or no spark, its ok, but, if you get a heavy spark when touching the alt. batt. term. dont attach the wire. fix the short in the alt., first. sorry to be so long winded, bob smith, ohio > From: grpowell at flash.net> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 20:44:31 -0600> Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues> > Recently dragged my 67.5 1600 out of storage after 10 years. My New> Year's resolution is to either get it running and restored or sell it. The> last time I tried to start it, I used jumper cables and crossed the poles.> This resulted in one of the gauges being smoked. I have no idea where to> start. What needs to be replaced? What order do I start working. Any> advice would be appreciated.> > Ron Powell> San Antonio, TX 78258> ________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > You are subscribed as rksmith46 at hotmail.com> > Datsun-roadsters mailing list> > http://www.team.net/archive> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 From garytew at cox.net Fri Jan 2 20:13:20 2009 From: garytew at cox.net (garytew at cox.net) Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 22:13:20 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster update Message-ID: <20090102221320.4Q40P.377365.imail@fed1rmwml31> Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and give a short update on my Roadster. I rolled over 1000 miles on the odometer last week. I continue to fiddle with the EFi computer and I need to get some dyno time if I want to get it dialed in right. The car sat in the garage all through the Phoenix summer and I have only been driving it more frequently just recently. I put some pics up on my site. There is a link on the main page. The VG30 engine pulls strong and I can't resist stomping on the gas pedal at least once every time I drive it. It puts your head back into the headrest. Fun stuff. Cheers! Gary Tew Phx, AZ '67 1600 (VG30) www.members.cox.net/garytew From ljordan704 at netscape.net Fri Jan 2 20:56:58 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:56:58 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster update In-Reply-To: <20090102221320.4Q40P.377365.imail@fed1rmwml31> References: <20090102221320.4Q40P.377365.imail@fed1rmwml31> Message-ID: <8CB3B6E75B226B3-7C0-454@webmail-de04.sysops.aol.com> Hi Gary, Your car looks great. Congrats on your hard work. What was the paint you used? Was it 2 stage? it looks very nice. Hope you are enjoying driving the car again, finally. Linda -----Original Message----- From: garytew at cox.net To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 7:13 pm Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster update Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and give a short update on my Roadster. I rolled over 1000 miles on the odometer last week. I continue to fiddle with the EFi computer and I need to get some dyno time if I want to get it dialed in right. The car sat in the garage all through the Phoenix summer and I have only been driving it more frequently just recently. I put some pics up on my site. There is a link on the main page. The VG30 engine pulls strong and I can't resist stomping on the gas pedal at least once every time I drive it. It puts your head back into the headrest. Fun stuff. Cheers! Gary Tew Phx, AZ '67 1600 (VG30) www.members.cox.net/garytew You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From roadstergb at aol.com Sat Jan 3 06:12:03 2009 From: roadstergb at aol.com (roadstergb at aol.com) Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:12:03 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Image(s) of the month on www.fairlady.org Message-ID: <8CB3BBC014FDC2C-214-26E0@webmail-mf13.sysops.aol.com> A couple of nice SCCA racing inages this month at www.fairlady.org For info also, the roadster community I started on Facebook is not overly busy but numbers have been growing lately - over 160 members so far - see www.facebook.com to register, and search "Datsun Fairlady Roadster Group". If you're already registered and signed onto Facebook, the group can be found at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=6909820090. Greetings and Happy New Year from England! Rob? From boakes at gmail.com Sat Jan 3 08:42:29 2009 From: boakes at gmail.com (Bill Oakes) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 09:42:29 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Help with what goes where through the firewall Message-ID: <3ad057d60901030742k5e410bc7jc848be207cacd4a1@mail.gmail.com> Hi all, Starting to make a little progress on the '68 SRL2000. Now maybe doing a two-steps-forward-and-one-step-back, instead of the opposite. Anyway, here's today's stopper - the dash is back together with the new cover, most of the wiring makes sense, and even with several parts books and info from 311s.org I'm still not sure what wires and hoses go through which firewall openings. Does anyone have photos, diagrams, or can you look at my pix and tell me what goes where? The one i'm really stumped on is the hard line that goes from the oil gauge, through the firewall and then??? I got this car already mostly apart so I don't have much for references. Man, I'm really starting to think harder about finding a '68 parts car just to use for reference... Thanks! Happy New Year!! This thing will be on the road by Spring, even if I have to put a lawn mower engine in it. Bill Oakes Libertyville, IL You are invited to view Bill's photo album: Roadster-Firewall Roadster-Firewall Jan 3, 2009 by *Bill* Firewall pix of '68 SRL2000 - what goes where? View Album Play slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=boakes&target=ALBUM&id=5287091561567867729&authkey=zwPfuEYO9cM&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account . [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of email.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of picasaweblogo-en_US.gif] From erik.isaksen at gmail.com Sat Jan 3 08:57:17 2009 From: erik.isaksen at gmail.com (Eric A. Isaacson) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 10:57:17 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Help with what goes where through the firewall In-Reply-To: <3ad057d60901030742k5e410bc7jc848be207cacd4a1@mail.gmail.com> References: <3ad057d60901030742k5e410bc7jc848be207cacd4a1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <7261308C06AD4819BCF84DE6E45C3AFB@zeke> Bill, The parts car is the way to go...I bought a basket case a long time ago and it is very, very helpful to have a parts car to aid in the assembly. Short of that, the community is very helpful in providing pictures to help you trace the plumbing. Be aware that there are differences between years and the routing is different. I have a 1968 SPL311 and I have to go through the same exercise you are. How's this? I'll map out the firewall holes later today and send the information to you. You can post it on Picasa and let everyone know on the list. Good luck, Eric Isaacson Fort Wayne, IN -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bill Oakes Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 10:42 AM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] Help with what goes where through the firewall Hi all, Starting to make a little progress on the '68 SRL2000. Now maybe doing a two-steps-forward-and-one-step-back, instead of the opposite. Anyway, here's today's stopper - the dash is back together with the new cover, most of the wiring makes sense, and even with several parts books and info from 311s.org I'm still not sure what wires and hoses go through which firewall openings. Does anyone have photos, diagrams, or can you look at my pix and tell me what goes where? The one i'm really stumped on is the hard line that goes from the oil gauge, through the firewall and then??? I got this car already mostly apart so I don't have much for references. Man, I'm really starting to think harder about finding a '68 parts car just to use for reference... Thanks! Happy New Year!! This thing will be on the road by Spring, even if I have to put a lawn mower engine in it. Bill Oakes Libertyville, IL [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of DSCN5181.JPG] From barterdude at comcast.net Sat Jan 3 09:07:56 2009 From: barterdude at comcast.net (barterdude) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 09:07:56 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Wiper question Message-ID: <6A0CFB6ADC8C44C3AD5741747CD2D427@XPLaptop> Is there a way to remove the wiper rods from the motor on a 69 / 70 wiper motor? We had to replace the motor and had to remove and replace the entire assembly which was a pain (but got it done). Just wondering for future potentials. Seemed like the rods where pressure pressed onto the assembly, not to be separated. Gary Lasater founding member www.wycroc.org '63 SPL310-300161C '63 SPL310-300289B '64 SPL310-001289 '69 SRL311-12536 '70 SPL311-28169 From ppeters914 at comcast.net Sat Jan 3 10:44:36 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 09:44:36 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues In-Reply-To: <13B51A59909743C4B3C06CDCAA0476BE@desktop> References: <495D8201.6090706@socal.rr.com> <13B51A59909743C4B3C06CDCAA0476BE@desktop> Message-ID: Guess I should have elaborated.... The reason I said bridging the ammeter with just wire was a bad idea was because, although not designed that way (I hope!), the ammeter already acts like a 30A fuse. If you only jump it with a wire, you remove that minimal bit of protection. This is fine for a temporary fix to get you home, but we all know how temporary fixes become permanent. Not a problem if a fuse is added to the alternator output as you stated. HTH Pete -----Original Message----- From: Graeme [mailto:graemes at internode.on.net] Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 1:35 AM To: 'Pete Peters'; 'Datsun Roadsters' Subject: RE: [Roadsters] 67.5 1600 electrical issues STEP 2: You can jumper the ammeter with wire (BAD IDEA) or a 30A fuse (GOOD IDEA), or replace the ammeter. Bridging the ammeter terminals with wire is not a problem. The ammeter is a series connected gauge so it can be substituted with wire. Providing the gauge wires are either connected together or the gauge is bridged with wire of a suitable rating, the ammeter can be bypassed quite safely. A fuse at this location is not needed. It is better located at the alternator output terminal, so it can protect the car wiring from excess current. From ljordan704 at netscape.net Sat Jan 3 11:08:40 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:08:40 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Help with what goes where through the firewall In-Reply-To: <3ad057d60901030742k5e410bc7jc848be207cacd4a1@mail.gmail.com> References: <3ad057d60901030742k5e410bc7jc848be207cacd4a1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CB3BE571296883-1320-372@WEBMAIL-MZ08.sysops.aol.com> If you can get to Alvin's webshots site he has a ton of pics of engine bays. Also 311 has some photos too. Good luck. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Bill Oakes To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 7:42 am Subject: [Roadsters] Help with what goes where through the firewall Hi all, Starting to make a little progress on the '68 SRL2000. Now maybe doing a two-steps-forward-and-one-step-back, instead of the opposite. Anyway, here's today's stopper - the dash is back together with the new cover, most of the wiring makes sense, and even with several parts books and info from 311s.org I'm still not sure what wires and hoses go through which firewall openings. Does anyone have photos, diagrams, or can you look at my pix and tell me what goes where? The one i'm really stumped on is the hard line that goes from the oil gauge, through the firewall and then??? I got this car already mostly apart so I don't have much for references. Man, I'm really starting to think harder about finding a '68 parts car just to use for reference... Thanks! Happy New Year!! This thing will be on the road by Spring, even if I have to put a lawn mower engine in it. Bill Oakes Libertyville, IL You are invited to view Bill's photo album: Roadster-Firewall Roadster-Firewall Jan 3, 2009 by *Bill* Firewall pix of '68 SRL2000 - what goes where? View Album Play slideshow If you are having problems viewing this email, copy and paste the following into your browser: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=boakes&target=ALBUM&id=5287091561567867729&authkey=zwPfuEYO9cM&feat=email To share your photos or receive notification when your friends share photos, get your own free Picasa Web Albums account . [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of email.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of picasaweblogo-en_US.gif] You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ppeters914 at comcast.net Sat Jan 3 11:32:32 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 10:32:32 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire Message-ID: Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while we're at it" thoughts. We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the framing and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a stereo, not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, hopefully, a subwoofer. My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but everything is geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap that cost "only" hundreds of dollars. Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right direction? Offlist, of course. Thanks. Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" From johnwightman at shaw.ca Sat Jan 3 17:41:19 2009 From: johnwightman at shaw.ca (John Wightman) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 16:41:19 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <94C52246-EAFD-46BE-931A-08ADABF8461F@shaw.ca> Copper is copper - all the "monster" hype is just that, IMHO, and in the opinion of my electrical engineer father. Therefore, basic (and cheap) speaker wire a la radio shack will do you just fine. JW On Jan 3, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Pete Peters wrote: > Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while > we're at > it" thoughts. > > We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a > decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the > framing > and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a > stereo, > not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right > and, > hopefully, a subwoofer. > > My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but > everything is > geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and > crap that > cost "only" hundreds of dollars. > > Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. > > Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right > direction? > Offlist, of course. > > Thanks. > > Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as johnwightman at shaw.ca > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From drlsmith at dccnet.com Sat Jan 3 20:25:16 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:25:16 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire References: <94C52246-EAFD-46BE-931A-08ADABF8461F@shaw.ca> Message-ID: <366B8B9EBD1D4F02B288468757DDE2CA@Daryl> From: "John Wightman" Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire > Copper is copper - all the "monster" hype is just that, IMHO, and in the > opinion of my electrical engineer father. Therefore, basic (and cheap) > speaker wire a la radio shack will do you just fine. I have to concur with John. A google search should also confirm it. Also applies to HDMI cables, why spend $150-$200+ dollars on a cable when a $15 cable works just as well...? While you're at it....? Make sure you use a cable large enough for the power applied (16 or 14 awg should suffice for most). I would spend the money on the 'terminals' at the wall rather than just having the wire hang out (not applicable for in wall speakers). Also, if you can find one for the wall behind the stereo, it really gives it a much cleaner look, and can be easier to hook up. Make sure you have a good, sealed, vapour barrier on all the outside walls. It is best to follow the local building codes. Daryl 18+ years electrifying homes, offices, and industrial buildings in the southeast corner of BC. From iamrockinrich at gmail.com Sat Jan 3 23:16:58 2009 From: iamrockinrich at gmail.com (RockinRich) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 22:16:58 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks to all!!! Message-ID: <8bef8b6c0901032216w152e7d24t81af0dd49a1a6891@mail.gmail.com> First of all I would like to thank everyone who sent me an email or replied through this list to help me with pulling my motor and trans. I was overwhelmed by the response. Thanks also to Peter and Patti for coming over to my house and helping me hands on. It took us about 3 hours to get it out so I didn't ruin the whole day for them. They were very nice to come to my house like that. "Gear heads" are a good bunch of people. Anyway if you would like to see how our day went check out my pictures. My new year is starting out to be very productive. I hoep yours is also. Take Care, Rich & Kelly 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster http://picasaweb.google.com/IAmRockinRich Member of the SoCal Roadster Owner Club http://higenki.com/socalroc/ From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Sun Jan 4 00:30:55 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:30:55 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Pay it forward Message-ID: I have the following freebies and will of course accept trades 1 Wiper motor (1970) - working 2 Trunk "insulator" rubber - nice but not concours 3 1970 Speaker surround - tidy but needs sprucing up 5 - 1970 - Door handle - slightly abraded due to the guys that painted my car - but no pitting and only on one edge 6 - Oval wiper mount with insert (one) Cost Shippping only with a commitment to send something of your own on Up for bids Early (knobby) choke control - slight marking on knob Overriders - v nice condition Currently needing - rear indicator gaskets Peter Harrison Eliza - running and ready for anythng From pat at hornesystemstx.com Sun Jan 4 12:07:22 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:07:22 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Gearbox breather In-Reply-To: <55DB9D0D-68E6-42A2-B8FF-3520751BEEDE@mac.com> References: <55DB9D0D-68E6-42A2-B8FF-3520751BEEDE@mac.com> Message-ID: <496108EA.9080302@hornesystemstx.com> Marc, Did you ever get a reply to this email? I recall seeing someone on eBay selling replacement breather, but I don't remember who. My machine died last week and I lost what might have been a URL for them. Having said that, when I rebuilt my transmission years ago I also had a broken transmission breather. I found a plastic fitting at a local parts house that fit the hole in the trans and ran a piece of tubing that fit the fitting to a union that would match the small tubing to a larger size. I added several inches of larger (3/8"?) tubing and put some cotton wadding into it, with a couple pieces small wire to keep the cotton from moving around or falling out. Last time I checked it was still there and the hole was large enough that the dirt dauber wasps had not sealed it up. Peace, Pat Marc Tyler wrote: > Happy New Year ever-boddy! > The little plastic breather on my 1600s transmission kinda crumbled > away. Is there a replacement or substitute available? > > TIA > Marc Tyler > mltyler at mac.com > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1872 - Release Date: 1/2/2009 1:10 PM From eddietude at socal.rr.com Sun Jan 4 13:49:47 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:49:47 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: <94C52246-EAFD-46BE-931A-08ADABF8461F@shaw.ca> References: <94C52246-EAFD-46BE-931A-08ADABF8461F@shaw.ca> Message-ID: <496120EB.2000809@socal.rr.com> I beg to disagree. thicker wires will have less signal loss, less interference, and will result in better sound quality coming from your speakers. Running cheap wires will adversely affect sound quality. Now, if you've got cheap ass speakers, then it's not an issue, but what if later you want better speakers? the walls are open. Spend a few bucks and run decent wires. Oh, and the speakers you should have for a decent home theatre system are as follows: Left front Right front Center channel Subwoofer Left Rear Right rear. Just an FYI. Eddie > > JW > On Jan 3, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Pete Peters wrote: > >> Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while >> we're at >> it" thoughts. >> >> We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a >> decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the >> framing >> and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a >> stereo, >> not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, >> hopefully, a subwoofer. >> >> My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but >> everything is >> geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap >> that >> cost "only" hundreds of dollars. >> >> Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. >> >> Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right >> direction? >> Offlist, of course. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as johnwightman at shaw.ca >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From Keith0alan at aol.com Sun Jan 4 14:03:20 2009 From: Keith0alan at aol.com (Keith0alan at aol.com) Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:03:20 EST Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire Message-ID: I read an article some time back about fancy speaker wires. Turns out that what is used in the big buck sound studios is..... regular two conductor house wire such as 14/2 Romex from Home Depot. As long as it is sized properly to carry the current you are good to go. Some care need to be taken with routing. You don't want to make long runs right next to regular house wiring as you might get some cross talk. keith In a message dated 1/4/2009 12:50:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, eddietude at socal.rr.com writes: I beg to disagree. thicker wires will have less signal loss, less interference, and will result in better sound quality coming from your speakers. Running cheap wires will adversely affect sound quality. Now, if you've got cheap ass speakers, then it's not an issue, but what if later you want better speakers? the walls are open. Spend a few bucks and run decent wires. Oh, and the speakers you should have for a decent home theatre system are as follows: Left front Right front Center channel Subwoofer Left Rear Right rear. Just an FYI. Eddie > > JW > On Jan 3, 2009, at 10:32 AM, Pete Peters wrote: > >> Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while >> we're at >> it" thoughts. >> >> We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a >> decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the >> framing >> and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a >> stereo, >> not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, >> hopefully, a subwoofer. >> >> My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but >> everything is >> geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap >> that >> cost "only" hundreds of dollars. >> >> Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. >> >> Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right >> direction? >> Offlist, of course. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as johnwightman at shaw.ca >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as keith0alan at aol.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) From pat at hornesystemstx.com Sun Jan 4 20:00:13 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:00:13 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <496177BD.4010508@hornesystemstx.com> As stated earlier, copper wire is copper wire. The one thing I would look at is the insulation on that wire. Some state insurance/electrical codes require that the wire have insulation that is rated for use in walls. Wire that is intended to be enclosed in a wall should be rated CL2 or CL3. For the most part the CL2/3 insulation is rated for flame spread and smoke generation. CL3 is slower burn I think. Peace, Pat Pete Peters wrote: > Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while we're at > it" thoughts. > > We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a > decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the framing > and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a stereo, > not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, > hopefully, a subwoofer. > > My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but everything is > geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap that > cost "only" hundreds of dollars. > > Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. > > Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right direction? > Offlist, of course. > > Thanks. > > Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1872 - Release Date: 1/2/2009 1:10 PM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From toolmansj2 at comcast.net Sun Jan 4 21:18:46 2009 From: toolmansj2 at comcast.net (toolmansj2 at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:18:46 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire Message-ID: <010520090418.28726.49618A260007A1B7000070362215551724B6AC020E03040101AB@comcast.net> Yes you are right Pat 500 ft rolls are available at home improvement stores, it has a sheathing over it. I bought a roll and it works great and is pretty heavy guage. Think I paid about 35 or 40 for the roll. Much cheaper then buying 100ft rolls of standard speaker wire. -- 1969 2000 U20 2007 Titan 4x4 -------------- Original message -------------- From: Pat Horne > As stated earlier, copper wire is copper wire. The one thing I would > look at is the insulation on that wire. Some state insurance/electrical > codes require that the wire have insulation that is rated for use in > walls. Wire that is intended to be enclosed in a wall should be rated > CL2 or CL3. For the most part the CL2/3 insulation is rated for flame > spread and smoke generation. CL3 is slower burn I think. > > Peace, > Pat > > Pete Peters wrote: > > Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while we're at > > it" thoughts. > > > > We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a > > decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the framing > > and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a stereo, > > not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, > > hopefully, a subwoofer. > > > > My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but everything is > > geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap that > > cost "only" hundreds of dollars. > > > > Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. > > > > Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right direction? > > Offlist, of course. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" > > ________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1872 - Release Date: 1/2/2009 1:10 > PM > > > > > > -- > --- > Pat Horne 512.797.7501 > Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com > 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 > --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as toolmansj2 at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From sdwix at aol.com Sun Jan 4 21:38:47 2009 From: sdwix at aol.com (Steve WIx) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:38:47 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion Message-ID: <49618ED7.90109@aol.com> Hi All, I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned to the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, which is a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the calipers on, the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer washers, so I don't think the rotor is locking up from the side. It looks like the rotor diameter is just a little too large and is causing the rotor to lock up. The obvious solution is to get the rotor turned more and this is where I need a little help. For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the rotor too large or is there something I'm missing? Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the Volvo caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original pads, but with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea of the original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come up with a workable diameter. I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't get it right this time. Thanks Steve Wix Sandia Park, New Mexico sdwix at aol.com From iamrockinrich at gmail.com Sun Jan 4 22:36:39 2009 From: iamrockinrich at gmail.com (RockinRich) Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:36:39 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire Message-ID: <8bef8b6c0901042136u76326788n1fbed9428688555e@mail.gmail.com> I have found this place to have the best prices for cables. HDMI cables for 4 bucks! I don't have any connection with them but I agree with the experts. Don't spend "monster dollars" on cables. Rich http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp From eddietude at socal.rr.com Mon Jan 5 00:29:29 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:29:29 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: <496177BD.4010508@hornesystemstx.com> References: <496177BD.4010508@hornesystemstx.com> Message-ID: <4961B6D9.1050409@socal.rr.com> Copper wire is copper wire, HOWEVER, the DIAMETER of the copper wire does make a difference. Eddie Pat Horne wrote: > As stated earlier, copper wire is copper wire. The one thing I would > look at is the insulation on that wire. Some state > insurance/electrical codes require that the wire have insulation that > is rated for use in walls. Wire that is intended to be enclosed in a > wall should be rated CL2 or CL3. For the most part the CL2/3 > insulation is rated for flame spread and smoke generation. CL3 is > slower burn I think. > > Peace, > Pat > > Pete Peters wrote: >> Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while >> we're at >> it" thoughts. >> We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a >> decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the >> framing >> and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a >> stereo, >> not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, >> hopefully, a subwoofer. >> >> My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but >> everything is >> geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and crap >> that >> cost "only" hundreds of dollars. >> >> Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. >> >> Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right >> direction? >> Offlist, of course. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus >> Database: 270.10.2/1872 - Release Date: 1/2/2009 1:10 PM From eddietude at socal.rr.com Mon Jan 5 00:32:06 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:32:06 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion In-Reply-To: <49618ED7.90109@aol.com> References: <49618ED7.90109@aol.com> Message-ID: <4961B776.2090606@socal.rr.com> Hi Steve, I can't help you with your problem, (wish I could) but your post intrigued me. I had no idea you could put a Volvo caliper conversion on the roadsters! What is the info about that? What Volvo? What year, model, part numbers, etc? I'm very curious to look into this. Also, whats the main reason for doing it? Eddie Steve WIx wrote: > Hi All, > > I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper > conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned to > the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, which > is a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the calipers on, > the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer washers, so I > don't think the rotor is locking up from the side. It looks like the > rotor diameter is just a little too large and is causing the rotor to > lock up. The obvious solution is to get the rotor turned more and > this is where I need a little help. > For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the > rotor too large or is there something I'm missing? > Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the Volvo > caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original pads, but > with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea of the > original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be greatly > appreciated. > > Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy > would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come up > with a workable diameter. > > I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't get > it right this time. > > Thanks > > Steve Wix > Sandia Park, New Mexico > sdwix at aol.com > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From RWM at RWMann.com Mon Jan 5 04:50:02 2009 From: RWM at RWMann.com (RWM (Out of the Office)) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:50:02 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: <4961B6D9.1050409@socal.rr.com> References: <496177BD.4010508@hornesystemstx.com> <4961B6D9.1050409@socal.rr.com> Message-ID: <4961F3EA.6050006@RWMann.com> Nuanced slightly, copper is copper, but surface area matters, which is why (along with flexibility) stranded is often used. Eddie wrote: > Copper wire is copper wire, HOWEVER, the DIAMETER of the copper wire > does make a difference. > > Eddie > > Pat Horne wrote: >> As stated earlier, copper wire is copper wire. The one thing I would >> look at is the insulation on that wire. Some state >> insurance/electrical codes require that the wire have insulation that >> is rated for use in walls. Wire that is intended to be enclosed in a >> wall should be rated CL2 or CL3. For the most part the CL2/3 >> insulation is rated for flame spread and smoke generation. CL3 is >> slower burn I think. >> >> Peace, >> Pat >> >> Pete Peters wrote: >>> Currently have the living room gutted, and had one of those "while >>> we're at >>> it" thoughts. >>> We're moving the TV downstairs to the family room, but plan to leave a >>> decent stereo upstairs. I figured running speaker wires inside the >>> framing >>> and maybe using in-wall speakers would be cleaner. This is just a >>> stereo, >>> not some humongous home entertainment system. I figure left, right and, >>> hopefully, a subwoofer. >>> >>> My stereo knowledge is from the 70's. Did some Googling, but >>> everything is >>> geared to BIGGER! BIGGER! BIGGER! With 40 gazillion features and >>> crap that >>> cost "only" hundreds of dollars. >>> >>> Haven't talked to any of the local shops yet. >>> >>> Can anyone offer some basic advice and/or point me in the right >>> direction? >>> Offlist, of course. >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >>> Pete "you can work on the cars when the living room is done" From spl310 at hotmail.com Mon Jan 5 06:02:24 2009 From: spl310 at hotmail.com (sidney raper) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 08:02:24 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Gearbox breather Message-ID: The correct part is available from Nissan for a few bucks. Try part number 38322-N0100 - it lists for about $5. Lots of stuff like this is still available as it crossed to other cars. Sidney Raper 1964 1500 (still a project.... sigh....) 1967 SRL311 00076 (alive again!) Jacksonville Florida http://www.geocities.com/roadsternut/index.html _________________________________________________________________ Send e-mail faster without improving your typing skills. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_speed_122 008 From turbored at gmail.com Mon Jan 5 07:01:32 2009 From: turbored at gmail.com (turboredrew) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:01:32 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion In-Reply-To: <4961B776.2090606@socal.rr.com> References: <49618ED7.90109@aol.com> <4961B776.2090606@socal.rr.com> Message-ID: <4889BF49-AB5F-4906-96C2-16D5A292AF4B@gmail.com> Volvo Front Caliper Conversion for more info. drew On Jan 5, 2009, at 2:32 AM, Eddie wrote: > Hi Steve, > > I can't help you with your problem, (wish I could) but your post > intrigued me. I had no idea you could put a Volvo caliper > conversion on the roadsters! What is the info about that? What > Volvo? What year, model, part numbers, etc? I'm very curious to > look into this. > > Also, whats the main reason for doing it? > Eddie > > Steve WIx wrote: >> Hi All, >> >> I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper >> conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned >> to the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, >> which is a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the >> calipers on, the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer >> washers, so I don't think the rotor is locking up from the side. >> It looks like the rotor diameter is just a little too large and is >> causing the rotor to lock up. The obvious solution is to get the >> rotor turned more and this is where I need a little help. >> For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the >> rotor too large or is there something I'm missing? >> Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the >> Volvo caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original >> pads, but with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea >> of the original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be >> greatly appreciated. >> >> Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy >> would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come >> up with a workable diameter. >> >> I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't >> get it right this time. >> >> Thanks >> >> Steve Wix >> Sandia Park, New Mexico >> sdwix at aol.com >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as turbored at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From mitch at brooks-planck.org Mon Jan 5 07:07:36 2009 From: mitch at brooks-planck.org (Mitch Planck) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:07:36 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: oil light Message-ID: <007a01c96f3e$fd61a460$e81610ac@foreseeresults.com> Hi all, This is a bit off topic but since there are a lot of car gurus here I thought I'd ask. We've got a '95 Camry with 222k on it and the oil light started coming on. I know this car burns/leaks oil so I regularly have to add it and I thought it was just lower than normal. When I checked it it was only down by half a quart, kind of odd since that didn't happen in the past unless it was down by much more. Anyways, I was driving the car yesterday and the light came on again. I was about 5 miles from my destination, got off the highway, noticed an odd smell, not strong, but like burning oil, and hoped it was because I was behind a semi. I turned onto the next road, going around 50 and put it in neutral just cause I was starting to get worried and noticed the engine was idling roughly at around 500rpm, not typical for this car. Next, all the warning lights came on and the engine stopped. Since I had it in neutral I continued to coast until I could pull over. I had it towed to a service station and I have yet to hear from them. I don't know how the oil pump works on this car but I was thinking either that failed or that an oil passageway got clogged causing oil starvation and probably caused enough resistance while I had it in neutral to cause the engine to stall out. There is probably further damage, like a bearing or something fun like that. I did try to start it before the tow truck got there and it did start right up so I know it's not totally frozen up. Also, this car was totalled out by our insurance a few months back due to being hit in a parking lot. We kept the salvage title and had just got a new set of tires at the end of Novemeber too. Book value is now about $425 plus $300 in tires. We've been trying to keep from having to borrow to get another car (we're Dave Ramsey disciples) but I think we may have to fall off the wagon on this one and go get a loan with a car attached to it. I guess it's our turn to 'support the economy.' So, my question is this, what can cause this oil light issue, how bad could the engine be, how much would that cost to fix, and then, how do I sell the car to a salvage yard and get some money for the tires I just put on this old stinker? Thanks in advance, Mitch Planck '69 1600 '70 1600 From tom at datsun2000.com Mon Jan 5 11:08:56 2009 From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom @ Datsun2000) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:08:56 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion In-Reply-To: <49618ED7.90109@aol.com> Message-ID: On the datsun2000.com links page there is a link to a guy here in Portland who had brake line adaptors made for the Volvo brake conversion. They convert the two brake line inputs on the caliper to a single brake line to match the Datsun. This is shown on Mark's page when he changed his Chevy powered roadster over to Volvo brakes. You can find that web site in the projects section of the Links page as well. I recently inquired to see if the manifolds were still available to be sure the link was a good link. The last I heard, they are. This makes a very nice looking conversion. Look at the info on Mark's page and you will see what I mean. Oh, and I bought a set so I will have them whenever I decide to convert my brakes over to Volvo calipers. I would like to know the answer to what the correct rotor diameter turns out to be. Tom 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde Portland http://www.datsun2000.com http://www.nowroc.org -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Steve WIx Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 8:39 PM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion Hi All, I need some opinions on what to do with the Volvo brake caliper conversion on my 1966 SPL311 roadster, I've had the rotors turned to the minimum diameter per the guidance at the 311s.org website, which is a diameter of 11.05 inches. However, when I bolt the calipers on, the rotor doesn't turn. I've put in a couple of spacer washers, so I don't think the rotor is locking up from the side. It looks like the rotor diameter is just a little too large and is causing the rotor to lock up. The obvious solution is to get the rotor turned more and this is where I need a little help. For you folks who have run into this problem, was it actually the rotor too large or is there something I'm missing? Any suggestions on the clearance width between the rotor and the Volvo caliper? I could probably assume the same as the original pads, but with the rotors already turned down, I don't have an idea of the original clearance. Any suggestions or info here would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions on what diameter to turn the rotors? My strategy would be to subtract the the clearance plus a smidge more to come up with a workable diameter. I'd hate to have to get the rotors turned a third time if I don't get it right this time. Thanks Steve Wix Sandia Park, New Mexico sdwix at aol.com You are subscribed as tom at datsun2000.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From orangedawg at hotmail.com Mon Jan 5 11:11:14 2009 From: orangedawg at hotmail.com (orangedawg at hotmail.com) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:11:14 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire In-Reply-To: <8bef8b6c0901042136u76326788n1fbed9428688555e@mail.gmail.com> References: <8bef8b6c0901042136u76326788n1fbed9428688555e@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: I second the recommendation of monoprice! I get all my cables, wire, etc. from them. Dirt cheap and great quality. Also best place to get lcd/plasma tv mounts. I have three of their mounts for two 42" tv's (an lcd and a plasma) and one for a 52" lcd. The mounts are under $35 shipped for the tilting ones and the quality is excellent. One word of advice, though: don't use the lag screws it comes with to mount on the wall. Buy stainless ones for Lowes, HD, etc. But the mounts are top quality otherwise. Highly recommended!! > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 21:36:39 -0800> From: iamrockinrich at gmail.com> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire> > I have found this place to have the best prices for cables. HDMI cables for> 4 bucks! I don't have any connection with them but I agree with the experts.> Don't spend "monster dollars" on cables.> Rich> > http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp> ________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > You are subscribed as orangedawg at hotmail.com> > Datsun-roadsters mailing list> > http://www.team.net/archive> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters _________________________________________________________________ Its the same Hotmail.. If by same you mean up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_broad1_12 2008 From ppeters914 at comcast.net Mon Jan 5 11:17:24 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:17:24 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Living room speakers and speaker wire Message-ID: <010520091817.7392.49624EB4000BD56100001CE02206824693CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Please respond off-list only. Thank you. Pete From datsunpartsdotcom at yahoo.com Mon Jan 5 11:18:12 2009 From: datsunpartsdotcom at yahoo.com (datsun parts.com) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:18:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] We are here to serve you for 2009 In-Reply-To: <4889BF49-AB5F-4906-96C2-16D5A292AF4B@gmail.com> Message-ID: <30865.92970.qm@web36502.mail.mud.yahoo.com> We are back in the shop and here to serve your parts needs in 2009. Some new production items will be coming soon along with NOS parts from Japan. Dean From ppeters914 at comcast.net Mon Jan 5 11:26:17 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:26:17 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster Volvo Brake Caliper Conversion Message-ID: <010520091826.20050.496250C90007668D00004E522206824693CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Basic conversion info in the 311s.org TechWiki: You'll find tons of past discussions (pro & con) on the mailing list and 311s.org forums. FWIW, I was going to do the conversion when I discovered my entire brake system needed replacing -- even bought the manifolds. Later I decided the cost/benefit wasn't worth it to me. Sold the manifolds and scored stock system from someone who upgraded to 300ZX brakes (also discussed on 311s.org). Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Eddie [snip] I had no idea you could put a Volvo caliper conversion on the roadsters! What is the info about that? What Volvo? What year, model, part numbers, etc? I'm very curious to look into this. Also, whats the main reason for doing it? Eddie From 9laser3 at bright.net Mon Jan 5 18:20:35 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:20:35 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist Message-ID: <003801c96f9c$faa57ae0$eff070a0$@net> Just sending this on from the early Datsun list. -----Original Message----- From: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com [mailto:EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ROADKYLL Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:09 PM To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] datsun roadster on craigslist i know this isnt the forum for this but i can dont know how to find the roadster forum. not my car. http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/981244724.html datsun 2000 - $1500 (Portland) Reply to: sale-981244724 at craigslist.org [?] Date: 2009-01-05, 11:29AM PST 1970 Datsun 2000 sportscar roll bar 5-speed rare hard to find been in storage for past ten years, was running when parked good project car will consider any reasonable offer call Charles at 503-932-4877 From sandhoff at csus.edu Mon Jan 5 18:33:05 2009 From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:33:05 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist In-Reply-To: <003801c96f9c$faa57ae0$eff070a0$@net> Message-ID: <49624451.29456.1FA9DB9@localhost> > http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/981244724.html Ahhh, those famous four words: "was running when parked" :-) -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA From ljordan704 at netscape.net Mon Jan 5 18:46:49 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:46:49 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist In-Reply-To: <49624451.29456.1FA9DB9@localhost> Message-ID: <8CB3DB7C66BAEE7-9E4-12A6@WEBMAIL-MY36.sysops.aol.com> I always thought that meant it was running as you coasted to the side of the road and waited for the tow truck LOL Linda -----Original Message----- From: John F Sandhoff To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 5:33 pm Subject: Re: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist > http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/981244724.html Ahhh, those famous four words: "was running when parked" :-) -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From Walter.Peterson at cox.net Mon Jan 5 18:53:23 2009 From: Walter.Peterson at cox.net (Walter Peterson) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:53:23 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist In-Reply-To: <49624451.29456.1FA9DB9@localhost> References: <003801c96f9c$faa57ae0$eff070a0$@net> <49624451.29456.1FA9DB9@localhost> Message-ID: <000801c96fa1$8f7cfa40$ae76eec0$@Peterson@cox.net> Funny how you never see a listing with "Coasted into storage" Or Pushed. Walter Peterson Goleta Ca, 93117 -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John F Sandhoff Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 5:33 PM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Roadsters] datsun roadster on craigslist > http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/981244724.html Ahhh, those famous four words: "was running when parked" :-) -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA You are subscribed as walter.peterson at cox.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com Mon Jan 5 21:31:19 2009 From: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com (Vince Strazzabosco) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 20:31:19 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <007a01c96f3e$fd61a460$e81610ac@foreseeresults.com> Message-ID: <507163.76401.qm@web33506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm wondering what the original tire size was for a 1966 1600 Roadster? I need to replace the rotten tires on my project car, on the original steel wheels. Thanks, vince Naperville, IL From fairlady66 at gmail.com Mon Jan 5 22:28:15 2009 From: fairlady66 at gmail.com (Chris & Christy Breyer) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 21:28:15 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <507163.76401.qm@web33506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <007a01c96f3e$fd61a460$e81610ac@foreseeresults.com> <507163.76401.qm@web33506.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hey Vince, The orignal tire size for the '66 1600 was 5.60-14. However if you can find this size you will pay a pretty penny for them. I know someone that did, looks great but they paid a lot. After trying a couple of modern cross-overs the size that works good for me is 175/70R/14. Good luck Chris On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Vince Strazzabosco wrote: > I'm wondering what the original tire size was for a 1966 1600 Roadster? I > need to replace the rotten tires on my project car, on the original steel > wheels. > > Thanks, > > vince > Naperville, IL > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as fairlady66 at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > -- '66 1600 Riverside, CA ------------------------------------------------------ This is my second Fairlady...I'm married to the first one. If you are lucky enough to stand next to a Roadster, then you are lucky enough. From geegc at aol.com Mon Jan 5 23:55:38 2009 From: geegc at aol.com (geegc at aol.com) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:55:38 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? Message-ID: <1221766951-1231224983-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2081766612-@bxe285.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> I think there is also a 165 14 tire available Gary C ------Original Message------ From: Chris & Christy Breyer Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net To: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? Hey Vince, The orignal tire size for the '66 1600 was 5.60-14. However if you can find this size you will pay a pretty penny for them. I know someone that did, looks great but they paid a lot. After trying a couple of modern cross-overs the size that works good for me is 175/70R/14. Good luck Chris On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Vince Strazzabosco wrote: > I'm wondering what the original tire size was for a 1966 1600 Roadster? I > need to replace the rotten tires on my project car, on the original steel > wheels. > > Thanks, > > vince > Naperville, IL > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as fairlady66 at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > -- '66 1600 Riverside, CA ------------------------------------------------------ This is my second Fairlady...I'm married to the first one. If you are lucky enough to stand next to a Roadster, then you are lucky enough. ________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html You are subscribed as geegc at aol.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From 9laser3 at bright.net Tue Jan 6 04:12:38 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 06:12:38 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <1221766951-1231224983-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2081766612-@bxe285.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> References: <1221766951-1231224983-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-2081766612-@bxe285.bisx.prod.on.blackberry> Message-ID: <000001c96fef$b104f9d0$130eed70$@net> Tire rack lists 13 different 175/70-14s but no 165s. The Kumho Power Star 758 at $46 and the Sumitomo HTR 200 at $45 are the price leaders. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?sortValue=1&filterType=all&result sNumberSelected=Y&displayResults=10&compare=true&compareList=&RunFlat=All&go Where=%252Ftires%252FCompare1.jsp&sortCode=&width=175%2F&ratio=70&diameter=1 4&startIndex=0 or http://tinyurl.com/7o5yoj or something new they offer a link to a preview, http://preview.tinyurl.com/7o5yoj I have the Power Star 758s on my 1600/KA24 roadster, but a bit wider. Not the ultimate performance tire, but a nice riding one with some extra grip. Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of geegc at aol.com Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? I think there is also a 165 14 tire available From ppeters914 at comcast.net Tue Jan 6 11:22:44 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:22:44 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? Message-ID: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. Pete 1966 1600 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: geegc at aol.com > I think there is also a 165 14 tire available > > Gary C > ------Original Message------ > From: Chris & Christy Breyer > Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net > To: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com > Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > Sent: Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > > Hey Vince, > The orignal tire size for the '66 1600 was 5.60-14. However if you can find > this size you will pay a pretty penny for them. I know someone that did, > looks great but they paid a lot. After trying a couple of modern cross-overs > the size that works good for me is 175/70R/14. > > Good luck > > Chris > > On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Vince Strazzabosco > wrote: > > > I'm wondering what the original tire size was for a 1966 1600 Roadster? I > > need to replace the rotten tires on my project car, on the original steel > > wheels. > > > > Thanks, > > > > vince > > Naperville, IL > > ________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > You are subscribed as fairlady66 at gmail.com > > > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > > > > -- > '66 1600 > Riverside, CA > ------------------------------------------------------ > This is my second Fairlady...I'm married to the first one. > > If you are lucky enough to stand next to a Roadster, then you are lucky > enough. > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as geegc at aol.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as ppeters914 at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From srl311ka at aol.com Tue Jan 6 11:52:02 2009 From: srl311ka at aol.com (srl311ka at aol.com) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:52:02 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> References: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Message-ID: <8CB3E46FF2CF1CD-F7C-BD6@webmail-md20.sysops.aol.com> On that subject, I have a full set of stock '68 wheels, tires, hubcaps, studs and lugnuts. Tires are Michelin. I'm in Napa, California. Make an offer. Bill Kenyon -----Original Message----- From: Pete Peters To: Datsun Roadster List Sent: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:22 am Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. Pete 1966 1600 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: geegc at aol.com > I think there is also a 165 14 tire available > > Gary C > ------Original Message------ > From: Chris & Christy Breyer > Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net > To: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com > Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net > Sent: Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > > Hey Vince, > The orignal tire size for the '66 1600 was 5.60-14. However if you can find > this size you will pay a pretty penny for them. I know someone that did, > looks great but they paid a lot. After trying a couple of modern cross-overs > the size that works good for me is 175/70R/14. > > Good luck > > Chris > > On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Vince Strazzabosco > wrote: > > > I'm wondering what the original tire size was for a 1966 1600 Roadster? I > > need to replace the rotten tires on my project car, on the original steel > > wheels. > > > > Thanks, > > > > vince > > Naperville, IL > > ________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > You are subscribed as fairlady66 at gmail.com > > > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > > > > -- > '66 1600 > Riverside, CA > ------------------------------------------------------ > This is my second Fairlady...I'm married to the first one. > > If you are lucky enough to stand next to a Roadster, then you are lucky > enough. > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as geegc at aol.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate. html > > You are subscribed as ppeters914 at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as srl311ka at aol.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 6 12:09:22 2009 From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:09:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Message-ID: <446324.42551.qm@web63701.mail.re1.yahoo.com> I have 185/70's also, since that was the only size I could find in small whitewalls. They are Yokahamas from Tire Rack, they look and perform great, and they do fill the wheel wells a little nicer IMHO. I'm glad I did it. Mike Harper '66 1600 (Jessie) --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Pete Peters wrote: > From: Pete Peters > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > To: "Datsun Roadster List" > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 1:22 PM > I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. > > Pete > 1966 1600 From JHeidbreder at McCarthy.com Tue Jan 6 12:11:46 2009 From: JHeidbreder at McCarthy.com (Heidbreder, John) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:11:46 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] 1966 SPL-311 for Sale Message-ID: I have a 1966 SPL-311 for sale. Was running when parked. Arizona car, moving and must sell. Asking $750 OBO. Please reply to jheidbreder at mccarthy.com/ *** This electronic mail message, including attachments, is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized use, review, disclosure, distribution, or actions taken in reliance on the contents of this information, is prohibited. If you received this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient, please notify me immediately by telephone or reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. *** From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 6 12:12:29 2009 From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:12:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <446324.42551.qm@web63701.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <699515.67188.qm@web63703.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Actually, I am running '68 wheels (4.5" rather than 4" '66 wheels) on my '66. They look identical. Mike'66 1600 (Jessie) --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Mike Harper wrote: > From: Mike Harper > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > To: "Datsun Roadster List" , "Pete Peters" > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 2:09 PM > I have 185/70's also, since that was the only size I > could find in small whitewalls. They are Yokahamas from > Tire Rack, they look and perform great, and they do fill the > wheel wells a little nicer IMHO. I'm glad I did it. > > Mike Harper > '66 1600 (Jessie) > > > --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Pete Peters > wrote: > > > From: Pete Peters > > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 > 1600 Roadster? > > To: "Datsun Roadster List" > > > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 1:22 PM > > I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. > > > > Pete > > 1966 1600 > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From 9laser3 at bright.net Tue Jan 6 13:44:17 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:44:17 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> References: <010620091822.15915.4963A1740000B46E00003E2B2207000953CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Message-ID: <001f01c9703f$9bf44fa0$d3dceee0$@net> Remember that early roadsters had 4" wide wheels and later had 4.5" wheels. (Nor sure where the change happened.) Not sure a 185 tire is recommended for a 4" wheel? Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. Pete 1966 1600 From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 6 14:40:50 2009 From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:40:50 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <001f01c9703f$9bf44fa0$d3dceee0$@net> Message-ID: <817361.91275.qm@web63708.mail.re1.yahoo.com> I think the change was 67.5. The later wheels are marked with the width, the early ones are not. Mike SC --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Paul <9laser3 at bright.net> wrote: > From: Paul <9laser3 at bright.net> > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > To: "'Pete Peters'" , "'Datsun Roadster List'" > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 3:44 PM > Remember that early roadsters had 4" wide wheels and > later had 4.5" > wheels. (Nor sure where the change happened.) Not sure a > 185 tire is > recommended for a 4" wheel? > > Paul From chuckkyle at mac.com Tue Jan 6 14:55:07 2009 From: chuckkyle at mac.com (Charles Kyle) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:55:07 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 Message-ID: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> Good evening all, I have a used radiator for a Datsun 1600/2000. I purchased it used from Rising Sun Racing back in June 2006. I never installed it, I went with a new radiator instead. If you need a used rad, I have one for you. Secondly, I also got carburetors from Ztherapy and failed to send these in as a core refund, I went to Iraq instead. If you are of need of used SU carbs for 1600 let me know. -- V/r Chuck Chuck Kyle Hm 512-225-4501 Address: 7441 Collins Meade Way Alexandria, VA 22315 email: Work - charles.kyle at us.army.mil Home - chuck at chuckkyle.com From ljordan704 at netscape.net Tue Jan 6 15:04:02 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:04:02 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000----OT In-Reply-To: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> References: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> Message-ID: <8CB3E61D1795FD8-E04-39F@webmail-de11.sysops.aol.com> Hey Chuck, Thanks for your service to our Country! Let us know what we can do to assist you in any way we can. Regards, Linda -----Original Message----- From: Charles Kyle To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 1:55 pm Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 Good evening all, I have a used radiator for a Datsun 1600/2000. I purchased it used from Rising Sun Racing back in June 2006. I never installed it, I went with a new radiator instead. If you need a used rad, I have one for you. Secondly, I also got carburetors from Ztherapy and failed to send these in as a core refund, I went to Iraq instead. If you are of need of used SU carbs for 1600 let me know. -- V/r Chuck Chuck Kyle Hm 512-225-4501 Address: 7441 Collins Meade Way Alexandria, VA 22315 email: Work - charles.kyle at us.army.mil Home - chuck at chuckkyle.com You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From 9laser3 at bright.net Tue Jan 6 15:12:25 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:12:25 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 In-Reply-To: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> References: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> Message-ID: <002901c9704b$dbc86010$93592030$@net> 1600 and 2000 radiators are different! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles Kyle Good evening all, I have a used radiator for a Datsun 1600/2000. I purchased it used from Rising Sun Racing back in June 2006. I never installed it, I went with a new radiator instead. If you need a used rad, I have one for you. un-roadsters From 9laser3 at bright.net Tue Jan 6 15:18:00 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 17:18:00 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 References: <68506660-DF9D-47F1-A950-BAC2AC0DB692@mac.com> Message-ID: <002a01c9704c$a372e090$ea58a1b0$@net> Or are they? I'm getting too old. Can't even find my parts book today! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: Paul [mailto:9laser3 at bright.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:12 PM To: 'Charles Kyle'; 'datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net' Subject: RE: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 1600 and 2000 radiators are different! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles Kyle Good evening all, I have a used radiator for a Datsun 1600/2000. I purchased it used from Rising Sun Racing back in June 2006. I never installed it, I went with a new radiator instead. If you need a used rad, I have one for you. un-roadsters From turbored at gmail.com Tue Jan 6 17:07:24 2009 From: turbored at gmail.com (turbored at gmail.com) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:07:24 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 Message-ID: <4963f23c.1f588c0a.4cb7.0f7e@mx.google.com> They are different. One has a neck to fit a cap, the other doesn't iirc --- Original Message --- From:"Paul" <9laser3 at bright.net> Sent:Tue 1/6/09 5:18 pm To:"Paul" <9laser3 at bright.net>,"Charles Kyle" ,datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subj:Re: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 Or are they? I'm getting too old. Can't even find my parts book today! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: Paul [mailto:9laser3 at bright.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 5:12 PM To: 'Charles Kyle'; 'datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net' Subject: RE: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 1600 and 2000 radiators are different! Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles Kyle Good evening all, I have a used radiator for a Datsun 1600/2000. I purchased it used from Rising Sun Racing back in June 2006. I never installed it, I went with a new radiator instead. If you need a used rad, I have one for you. un-roadsters You are subscribed as turbored at gmail.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From sandhoff at csus.edu Tue Jan 6 17:38:30 2009 From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:38:30 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] SU Carbs and Radiator 1600 / 2000 In-Reply-To: <002a01c9704c$a372e090$ea58a1b0$@net> Message-ID: <49638906.7241.1C55BB1@localhost> > Or are they? I'm getting too old. Can't even find my parts book today! They're different. 1600 has no filler cap (it's on the tower on the block) and a vent barb 2000 does have a filler cap on a flat 'tang' -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA From johnf at cp-tel.net Tue Jan 6 19:04:56 2009 From: johnf at cp-tel.net (johnf at cp-tel.net) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:04:56 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] 1970 2000 Roadster on Craigslist In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <4963B968.30206.54223A@localhost> Just letting everyone know about it. That's all......... John F. http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/981244724.html From tputland at charter.net Wed Jan 7 10:07:37 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 9:07:37 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] ebay, paypal and Australia--sorry for the OT Message-ID: <20090107120737.JDARN.2585584.root@mp15> Some one on this list from Australia mentioned to me a while back that Ebay had tried to force people down there to use paypal only, or something like that AND that there was a lawsuit involved. If you know about this situation or were to one to mention it to me, can you please contact me off list? Thanks much! Tim From tom at datsun2000.com Wed Jan 7 22:03:00 2009 From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom @ Datsun2000) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:03:00 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Looking for auctions Message-ID: I can't remember the name, but one of the list members is an auctioneer. I am being asked to find a new home for a very nice, never restored, 57 T-Bird, and would like to explore the auction route off list. Tom 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde Portland tom at datsun2000.com A good friend will come and bail you out of jail... but, a TRUE FRIEND will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn ... that was fun!" From vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com Wed Jan 7 22:08:30 2009 From: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com (Vince Strazzabosco) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:08:30 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? In-Reply-To: <001f01c9703f$9bf44fa0$d3dceee0$@net> Message-ID: <623095.17708.qm@web33505.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Many thanks to all who answered my question about the original tire size. I have a friend with an almost new set of 185s that I can get cheap, and they should be just fine to make the car driveable again. vince --- On Tue, 1/6/09, Paul <9laser3 at bright.net> wrote: > From: Paul <9laser3 at bright.net> > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? > To: "'Pete Peters'" , "'Datsun Roadster List'" > Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2009, 2:44 PM > Remember that early roadsters had 4" wide wheels and > later had 4.5" > wheels. (Nor sure where the change happened.) Not sure a > 185 tire is > recommended for a 4" wheel? > > Paul > Ohio > > -----Original Message----- > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 > Roadster? > > I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. > > Pete > 1966 1600 > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Wed Jan 7 22:43:26 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:43:26 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Been & Gone & Dun It Message-ID: Thanks to Gary W's vigilance, I am now the proud owner of a '72 510 Wagon. There are a few things that need to be done to it, like shocks and alignment for two, but every lost fortune always starts with a small expenditure. So, now I have to find 510s.org (or it's equivalent) Wish me luck Peter From mltyler at mac.com Thu Jan 8 07:25:32 2009 From: mltyler at mac.com (Marc Tyler) Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:25:32 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Gearbox breather found Message-ID: <417B1D6D-F06C-4EAB-839B-CACC0274884F@mac.com> Thanks Pat, Linda, and all who chimed in on sources for those plastic breathers. Found one via ebay for a 280 Z, and it seems to fit fine. -Marc Marc Tyler mltyler at mac.com From mikefaggart at gmail.com Thu Jan 8 09:00:34 2009 From: mikefaggart at gmail.com (Mike Faggart) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:00:34 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Looking for auctions In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8356b4630901080800h41003070ie2ab142ae565d8d1@mail.gmail.com> That might be Mike Harper in Charleston, SC! On Thu, Jan 8, 2009 at 12:03 AM, Tom @ Datsun2000 wrote: > I can't remember the name, but one of the list members is an auctioneer. I > am being asked to find a new home for a very nice, never restored, 57 > T-Bird, and would like to explore the auction route off list. > > Tom > 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde > Portland > tom at datsun2000.com > > A good friend will come and bail you out of jail... > but, a TRUE FRIEND will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn ... that was > fun!" > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as mikefaggart at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > -- Mike Faggart From rksmith46 at hotmail.com Thu Jan 8 12:35:23 2009 From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:35:23 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Been & Gone & Dun It In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: hi peter, congrats. on the 510 wagon. now you can go on your road trips in (relatively) splendid style. i had one of those years ago, and i remember driving 70-80 mph all day long, on trips, with the little L-16 motor screaming. which brings me to the only upgrade i think the car could use: a 5 speed trans. best of luck, bob smith, ohio> From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:43:26 -0800> Subject: [Roadsters] Been & Gone & Dun It> > Thanks to Gary W's vigilance, I am now the proud owner of a '72 510 Wagon.> There are a few things that need to be done to it, like shocks and alignment> for two, but every lost fortune always starts with a small expenditure.> > So, now I have to find 510s.org (or it's equivalent)> > Wish me luck> > Peter> ________________________________________> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html> > You are subscribed as rksmith46 at hotmail.com> > Datsun-roadsters mailing list> > http://www.team.net/archive> > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_howitworks_01200 9 From jeremymayne at msn.com Fri Jan 9 08:30:29 2009 From: jeremymayne at msn.com (jeremy mayne) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:30:29 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] 65 Roadster on NM Craig's list In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi all, I normally just lurk on the list, but my brother forwarded me this link for a 65 roadster in Albuquerque. He actually called the guy, who said it runs and drives, has a rough interior, and only "a little" rust. I was surprised to see my old red Alfetta GT in the background of a few of the photos. http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/985187789.html Jeremy Mayne 70 SPL stroker (close, but still not alive yet) From ppeters914 at comcast.net Sat Jan 10 07:54:54 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:54:54 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Stock steel wheel width In-Reply-To: <817361.91275.qm@web63708.mail.re1.yahoo.com> References: <001f01c9703f$9bf44fa0$d3dceee0$@net> <817361.91275.qm@web63708.mail.re1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <99455EEED346469CA75A575221F4920C@xp> Where is this 4.5-inch marking? Pete -----Original Message----- From: Mike Harper [mailto:roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 1:41 PM To: 'Pete Peters'; 'Datsun Roadster List'; Paul Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? I think the change was 67.5. The later wheels are marked with the width, the early ones are not. Mike SC -----Original Message----- From: Paul [mailto:9laser3 at bright.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:44 PM To: 'Pete Peters'; 'Datsun Roadster List' Subject: RE: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? Remember that early roadsters had 4" wide wheels and later had 4.5" wheels. (Nor sure where the change happened.) Not sure a 185 tire is recommended for a 4" wheel? Paul Ohio -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pete Peters Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 10:23 AM To: Datsun Roadster List Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? I have 185/70-14 on my original steel wheels. Pete 1966 1600 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: geegc at aol.com I think there is also a 165 14 tire available Gary C ------Original Message------ From: Chris & Christy Breyer Sender: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net To: vstrazzabosco at yahoo.com Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Jan 5, 2009 9:28 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Original Tire Size for 1966 1600 Roadster? Hey Vince, The orignal tire size for the '66 1600 was 5.60-14. However if you can find this size you will pay a pretty penny for them. I know someone that did, looks great but they paid a lot. After trying a couple of modern cross-overs the size that works good for me is 175/70R/14. Good luck Chris ------Original Message------ On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM, Vince Strazzabosco Just got told the upper ball joint on our '70 1600 is shot. Anyone have a good used or new one for sale or can point us in a direction to find one. This is the driver's side. Gary Lasater founding member www.wycroc.org '63 SPL310-300161C '63 SPL310-300289B '64 SPL310-001289 '69 SRL311-12536 '70 SPL311-28169 From mark at dealermats.com Sun Jan 11 14:09:21 2009 From: mark at dealermats.com (Mark Dent) Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:09:21 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Upper Ball Joint needed In-Reply-To: <6C868A89A2494A09949EEED1D2FAFCED@XPLaptop> References: <6C868A89A2494A09949EEED1D2FAFCED@XPLaptop> Message-ID: Gary, They are still available from Nissan. They are the same for all years (including the 1500s) so with all of your cars you might already have a good used one. Mark On Jan 11, 2009, at 3:48 PM, barterdude wrote: > Just got told the upper ball joint on our '70 1600 is shot. Anyone > have a > good used or new one for sale or can point us in a direction to find > one. > This is the driver's side. > > > > Gary Lasater > > founding member www.wycroc.org > > '63 SPL310-300161C > > '63 SPL310-300289B > > '64 SPL310-001289 > > '69 SRL311-12536 > > '70 SPL311-28169 > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as mark at dealermats.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From eddietude at socal.rr.com Sun Jan 11 15:23:22 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:23:22 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Upper Ball Joint needed In-Reply-To: References: <6C868A89A2494A09949EEED1D2FAFCED@XPLaptop> Message-ID: <496A715A.20004@socal.rr.com> Was this the ball joint that was also made as an aftermarket item? If so, Rare Parts has it. I can't remember if they did the uppers or the lowers... I think it was the lowers.... Eddie Mark Dent wrote: > Gary, > > They are still available from Nissan. They are the same for all years > (including the 1500s) so with all of your cars you might already have > a good used one. > > Mark > > > > On Jan 11, 2009, at 3:48 PM, barterdude wrote: > >> Just got told the upper ball joint on our '70 1600 is shot. Anyone >> have a >> good used or new one for sale or can point us in a direction to find >> one. >> This is the driver's side. >> >> >> >> Gary Lasater >> >> founding member www.wycroc.org >> >> '63 SPL310-300161C >> >> '63 SPL310-300289B >> >> '64 SPL310-001289 >> >> '69 SRL311-12536 >> >> '70 SPL311-28169 >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as mark at dealermats.com >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From 9laser3 at bright.net Sun Jan 11 15:26:07 2009 From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul) Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:26:07 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] 67 RL411 R16 Engine and 4 speed transmission Message-ID: <008601c9743b$9c28ecb0$d47ac610$@net> From the early Datsun list, same 3 main engine as the roadsters, tranny might have a different set of ratios in it, intake manifold and water pump are different. _____ From: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com [mailto:EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of steve Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:23 AM To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] 67 RL411 R16 Engine and 4 speed transmission If anyone wants my 67 RL411 R16 engine and 4 speed manual transmission complete with all necessary goodies to install into another 411, it is now free to a good home as I am moving and will need to move it. It was in good running condition but I have removed it to do an engine swap on my RL411 wagon. I am in North Vancouver BC which is only about 2.5 hours North of Seattle Washington. I also have some spare bits that I would send along with it. Steve From ppeters914 at comcast.net Sun Jan 11 19:08:32 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:08:32 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 67 RL411 R16 Engine and 4 speed transmission In-Reply-To: <008601c9743b$9c28ecb0$d47ac610$@net> References: <008601c9743b$9c28ecb0$d47ac610$@net> Message-ID: <849C76515C7542D78ECF1E6B683DB710@xp> Too late....MINE! MINE! MINE! Pete -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 2:26 PM To: 'datsun-roadsters' Subject: [Roadsters] 67 RL411 R16 Engine and 4 speed transmission From the early Datsun list, same 3 main engine as the roadsters, tranny might have a different set of ratios in it, intake manifold and water pump are different. _____ From: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com [mailto:EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of steve Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:23 AM To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] 67 RL411 R16 Engine and 4 speed transmission If anyone wants my 67 RL411 R16 engine and 4 speed manual transmission complete with all necessary goodies to install into another 411, it is now free to a good home as I am moving and will need to move it. It was in good running condition but I have removed it to do an engine swap on my RL411 wagon. I am in North Vancouver BC which is only about 2.5 hours North of Seattle Washington. I also have some spare bits that I would send along with it. Steve Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tputland at charter.net Mon Jan 12 08:56:46 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 7:56:46 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] test Message-ID: <20090112105646.EHQ7A.1318205.root@mp08> -- Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From tputland at charter.net Mon Jan 12 09:05:40 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 8:05:40 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator Message-ID: <20090112110540.761DE.1318558.root@mp08> Any one on this list have any direct experience using this product? Please reply off list. TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning From datsun_girl at yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 11:43:25 2009 From: datsun_girl at yahoo.com (Datsun Girl) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:43:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator In-Reply-To: <20090112110540.761DE.1318558.root@mp08> Message-ID: <789139.49060.qm@web55201.mail.re4.yahoo.com> I think we'd all like to hear the response --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Tim wrote: From: Tim Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 8:05 AM Any one on this list have any direct experience using this product? Please reply off list. TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning You are subscribed as datsun_girl at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tputland at charter.net Mon Jan 12 11:47:08 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:47:08 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator In-Reply-To: <789139.49060.qm@web55201.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090112134708.80G2F.1325561.root@mp08> ok, I will compile what I get and forward to the list what doesn't get CCd to the list. Tim ---- Datsun Girl wrote: ============= I think we'd all like to hear the response --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Tim wrote: From: Tim Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 8:05 AM Any one on this list have any direct experience using this product? Please reply off list. TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning You are subscribed as datsun_girl at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ericerichoffman at yahoo.com Mon Jan 12 12:04:59 2009 From: ericerichoffman at yahoo.com (Eric Hoffman) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:04:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator In-Reply-To: <789139.49060.qm@web55201.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <575753.79952.qm@web36903.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I have used the Eastwood product and it did beat rust down. It is called for in applications where the rust cannot be removed. I feel better grinding the rust down as completely as possible first and using the POR15 system. Following the steps carefully is very time consuming but once I did skip the chemical wash and etching steps (the kit used to come without these items) and the rust did return. It is very helpful to have a coffee ladel and heat gun when using POR15. The ladel is because you don't want any of the paint that you remove to return to the container. The heat gun because after the rinsing and etching the metal must be completely dry. If you get any of the POR15 paint on your hands it is a two week tattoo. So use gloves. Here's the POR15 website www.por15.com Hope that helps, Eric Hoffman --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Datsun Girl wrote: From: Datsun Girl Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" , "Tim" Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:43 PM I think we'd all like to hear the response --- On Mon, 1/12/09, Tim wrote: From: Tim Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator To: "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net" Date: Monday, January 12, 2009, 8:05 AM Any one on this list have any direct experience using this product? Please reply off list. TIA Tim Belleville, WI. '70 SPL AND SRL Still clueless but always learning You are subscribed as datsun_girl at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as ericerichoffman at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From jtorres67 at wildblue.net Mon Jan 12 20:08:57 2009 From: jtorres67 at wildblue.net (jtorres67) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:08:57 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Solvang 2009 Message-ID: Hello All!!! Hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year, but now it is time to turn to the New Year and SOLVANG 2009!! This years Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic will be held on Saturday, April 25th 2009. Mark your calendars! Make your reservations...It will be here before you know it. Look for the current Solvang Website to be up and running February 1st. At this time we will be accepting early registration and you will be able to see new updated info. Happy New Year Everyone! Jeff & Gabby Torres From tputland at charter.net Tue Jan 13 07:54:26 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 9:54:26 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Eastwood's rust encapsulator--replies received In-Reply-To: <789139.49060.qm@web55201.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <20090113095426.VOURQ.2960114.root@mp18> Here are the replies I recieved: I've used similar products and Zero Rust (Not sure that's the correct name but the Zero part is right.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- I have used the Eastwood product and it did beat rust down. It is called for in applications where the rust cannot be removed. I feel better grinding the rust down as completely as possible first and using the POR15 system. Following the steps carefully is very time consuming but once I did skip the chemical wash and etching steps (the kit used to come without these items) and the rust did return. It is very helpful to have a coffee ladel and heat gun when using POR15. The ladel is because you don't want any of the paint that you remove to return to the container. The heat gun because after the rinsing and etching the metal must be completely dry. If you get any of the POR15 paint on your hands it is a two week tattoo. So use gloves. Here's the POR15 website: www.por15.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've used this product and love it! I still have some test pieces out in the weather and the coated sections are still rust free. Good stuff. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I used this on a Datsun Pickup project a few years ago. A little too soon to know if it works better than Rust-oleum, but it went on fine, covered well, smoothed over rust pits okay. Awfully expensive though. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eastwood sold POR-15 when it first came out and then switched over to another brand. I can't speak for the new brand but I used POR-15 and associated products with outstanding success. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I poured it inside my frame to seal it off after I had it sandblasted. I don't really have any history of how it lasts or anything--the rolling chassis is still in my garage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have used it on my roadster. I had great success on the interior section of my car, and wherever their was some minor surface rust. It bonded well. I had a problem in the engine bay area. I did not strip it down completely. Instead, I just cleaned and scuffed the paint. It seemed fine, but when we began the actual priming and painting, it began to peel. So I am guessing that it is better suited to bonding of metal, than a painted surface. From speeddemonrs at cox.net Tue Jan 13 18:00:35 2009 From: speeddemonrs at cox.net (speeddemonrs) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:00:35 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Instrument lighting Message-ID: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> Hi all - Finally some time on my hands to look into something with the dash/instrument lighting. I have a '66 1600 - PO had a complete wiring harness professionally installed prior to selling. After getting it running, I noticed that the ONLY dash light I have on at night is a single light in the speedometer. I pulled some of the bulbs today to check - they were fine. I tested the sockets of the non-working lights, DEAD. I checked the ONE light that was working and I now believe that it was mis-installed and should have been lighting the HIGH BEAM indicator (which would explain all the flashing high beams coming towards me at night as well). This led me into looking to see why the high beams were constantly on and how or where they are turned off. I took off the steering wheel and found that the contact at the turn signal switch has been improperly installed by PO and corrected that too. GREAT - now I have high/low beams. I still cannot figure out what is wrong with the dash lighting though. Looking under the dash the only wires that I see not connected are to the Ammeter which, having recently completing the GM alternator conversion, isn't needed anyway. So - is there some hidden fuse location or particular connection that I should be checking? Robb Shannon "If all men all created equal, why do some men have to drive a Humvee?" 1966 1600 SPL From graemes at internode.on.net Tue Jan 13 18:53:18 2009 From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:23:18 +1030 Subject: [Roadsters] Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> Message-ID: <08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop> The dash illumination lamps are powered from pin 7 of the LIGHT switch. The switch needs to be on of course. However, the feed goes throug the DIMMER rheostat, so unless there is continuity through it, the lamps will not get power. This schematic will help you determine the problem. http://tinyurl.com/59cokt The DIMMER can be easily bridged out if you find it faulty [two RED/BLUE wires], you will just have maximum brightness all the time. Not sure why the ammeter is disconnected, but, if you don't want to use it and your battery is getting charged OK, fair enough. "I still cannot figure out what is wrong with the dash lighting though. Looking under the dash the only wires that I see not connected are to the Ammeter which, having recently completing the GM alternator conversion, isn't needed anyway. So - is there some hidden fuse location or particular connection that I should be checking? 1966 1600 SPL" _ From pat at hornesystemstx.com Tue Jan 13 18:53:08 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:53:08 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> Message-ID: <496D4584.9080003@hornesystemstx.com> Check for voltage around the dash light brightness control. I don't know where it is off hand on a 66, on a 67.5 it is to the left of the dash, near the wiper control (which is in in the middle of the dash on earlier cars.) You should have voltage on both sides of the control when it is working properly. Peace, Pat Thusly spake speeddemonrs, On 1/13/2009 7:00 PM: > Hi all - > > > > Finally some time on my hands to look into something with the > dash/instrument lighting. I have a '66 1600 - PO had a complete wiring > harness professionally installed prior to selling. After getting it running, > I noticed that the ONLY dash light I have on at night is a single light in > the speedometer. I pulled some of the bulbs today to check - they were fine. > I tested the sockets of the non-working lights, DEAD. I checked the ONE > light that was working and I now believe that it was mis-installed and > should have been lighting the HIGH BEAM indicator (which would explain all > the flashing high beams coming towards me at night as well). This led me > into looking to see why the high beams were constantly on and how or where > they are turned off. I took off the steering wheel and found that the > contact at the turn signal switch has been improperly installed by PO and > corrected that too. GREAT - now I have high/low beams. I still cannot figure > out what is wrong with the dash lighting though. Looking under the dash the > only wires that I see not connected are to the Ammeter which, having > recently completing the GM alternator conversion, isn't needed anyway. So - > is there some hidden fuse location or particular connection that I should be > checking? > > > > Robb Shannon > > "If all men all created equal, why do some men have to drive a Humvee?" > > 1966 1600 SPL > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.6/1891 - Release Date: 1/13/2009 8:17 AM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From speeddemonrs at cox.net Tue Jan 13 19:29:21 2009 From: speeddemonrs at cox.net (speeddemonrs) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:29:21 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell> <08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop> Message-ID: <5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> Thanks for the information ~ I immediately went and pulled the rheostat to find that it is/was not hooked up at all. Problem now is that I cannot see any misc wires (2x red blue) waiting to be hooked up to it. I tested the rheostat, which seemed to function properly, so I don't know why the switch was bypassed in the first place by PO. All the wires currently on the headlamp switch are properly wired per wiring diagrams, so there is a missing connection from the green/white wire (#7 post on the switch) and the red/blue wire to the instrument lighting. Per the diagram, all red/blue instrument lighting should be wired together, so all I REALL need to do is create a jumper from the #7 pin to one of the instrument red/blue wires and I should be set to go. I will be taking some time to see if I can find the proper set of existing wires to do this right, but I don't see spending too much time ripping up the harness to find the culprit. Does this "fix" sound like it will put me with some working dash lights? As for the ammeter, I was under the understanding that it cannot be used properly with the alternator conversion. It was disconnected by PO probably due to all the electrical issues she THOUGHT she was having - turned out to be a bad generator/regulator. So I updated, and bypassed that wiring - everything seems to be getting along just fine now. :) Robb Shannon - '66 1600 -----Original Message----- From: Graeme [mailto:graemes at internode.on.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 6:53 PM To: 'speeddemonrs'; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: RE: [Roadsters] Instrument lighting The dash illumination lamps are powered from pin 7 of the LIGHT switch. The switch needs to be on of course. However, the feed goes throug the DIMMER rheostat, so unless there is continuity through it, the lamps will not get power. This schematic will help you determine the problem. http://tinyurl.com/59cokt The DIMMER can be easily bridged out if you find it faulty [two RED/BLUE wires], you will just have maximum brightness all the time. Not sure why the ammeter is disconnected, but, if you don't want to use it and your battery is getting charged OK, fair enough. "I still cannot figure out what is wrong with the dash lighting though. Looking under the dash the only wires that I see not connected are to the Ammeter which, having recently completing the GM alternator conversion, isn't needed anyway. So - is there some hidden fuse location or particular connection that I should be checking? 1966 1600 SPL" _ Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.10/1809 - Release Date: 11/24/2008 9:03 AM From speeddemonrs at cox.net Wed Jan 14 00:50:30 2009 From: speeddemonrs at cox.net (speeddemonrs) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:50:30 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell><08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop> <5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> Message-ID: <95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> UPDATE: Tore into the wiring harness to find two re/blue wire bound in the tape - hooked them up to the rheostat and SHAZAM! I now have dash lights!! BUT, now the issue is that the dash lights come on when the switch is in the parking light position and turn back off when the driving lights are on. Which is strange, since the parking lights do not turn off when the headlights are turned on. So I still have some sort of gremlin in there, but I am excited that I am getting much closer then I was at the beginning of the day. I also took a look at the reverse lights at the back of the car - I have two back there, and from the looks of what I can see on the web, there should only be one, towards the drivers side. When I look underneath at the brackets, it all seems to be stock. It doesn't look like a second light was necessarily added to the mix, and the wiring harness doesn't looked chopped to fit it in either. Hmmmm? Robb Shannon '66 1600 - Surprise, AZ From pat at hornesystemstx.com Wed Jan 14 07:56:50 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:56:50 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell><08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop> <5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> <95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> Message-ID: <496DFD32.3080301@hornesystemstx.com> Robb, Try swapping the GL and RY wires on the headlight switch. I couldn't find a diagram of the switch operation, so this is based on the fact that the 67.5 and later cars turn off the parking lights when the headlights are on. If you try the headlights, you should find that they don't work in the headlight position either, but do in the parking light position. If the headlights work correctly, check the tail lights to see if they stay on in both positions and get back with me. Please also let me know which pins are connected to which in each position of the headlight switch. Peace, Pat Thusly spake speeddemonrs, On 1/14/2009 1:50 AM: > UPDATE: > > Tore into the wiring harness to find two re/blue wire bound in the tape - > hooked them up to the rheostat and SHAZAM! I now have dash lights!! BUT, now > the issue is that the dash lights come on when the switch is in the parking > light position and turn back off when the driving lights are on. Which is > strange, since the parking lights do not turn off when the headlights are > turned on. So I still have some sort of gremlin in there, but I am excited > that I am getting much closer then I was at the beginning of the day. > > I also took a look at the reverse lights at the back of the car - I have two > back there, and from the looks of what I can see on the web, there should > only be one, towards the drivers side. When I look underneath at the > brackets, it all seems to be stock. It doesn't look like a second light was > necessarily added to the mix, and the wiring harness doesn't looked chopped > to fit it in either. Hmmmm? > > Robb Shannon > '66 1600 - Surprise, AZ > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.7/1892 - Release Date: 1/13/2009 8:04 PM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From slowboy at cox.net Wed Jan 14 09:15:50 2009 From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:15:50 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting In-Reply-To: <496DFD32.3080301@hornesystemstx.com> References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell><08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop><5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell><95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> <496DFD32.3080301@hornesystemstx.com> Message-ID: <49A91AC520D8439F89C5CCF758705AE4@m7170n> Pins 4 & 6 on the toggle switches are the ones close to each other sticking out of the middle of the back of the switch. Pins 2 & 7 are the ones on opposite sides of the switch closer to the dash. They are numbered and you will see the numbers in pairs: 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8. On this chart are the open and short measurements I took when I had my switches disconnected from the harness. http://www.311s.org/PDFs/1966%20Datsun%20Panel%20Switches%20and%20Wiper%20Mo tor.pdf Robb, if you haven't already done it, don't forget to bookmark the 311's website. http://311s.org/ http://www.311s.org/pmwiki-311/pmwiki.php http://311s.org/phpBB3/index.php Jim SlowBoy Peoria -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Pat Horne Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 7:57 AM To: speeddemonrs Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting Robb, Try swapping the GL and RY wires on the headlight switch. I couldn't find a diagram of the switch operation, so this is based on the fact that the 67.5 and later cars turn off the parking lights when the headlights are on. If you try the headlights, you should find that they don't work in the headlight position either, but do in the parking light position. If the headlights work correctly, check the tail lights to see if they stay on in both positions and get back with me. Please also let me know which pins are connected to which in each position of the headlight switch. Peace, Pat Thusly spake speeddemonrs, On 1/14/2009 1:50 AM: > UPDATE: > > Tore into the wiring harness to find two re/blue wire bound in the tape - > hooked them up to the rheostat and SHAZAM! I now have dash lights!! BUT, now > the issue is that the dash lights come on when the switch is in the parking > light position and turn back off when the driving lights are on. Which is > strange, since the parking lights do not turn off when the headlights are > turned on. So I still have some sort of gremlin in there, but I am excited > that I am getting much closer then I was at the beginning of the day. > > I also took a look at the reverse lights at the back of the car - I have two > back there, and from the looks of what I can see on the web, there should > only be one, towards the drivers side. When I look underneath at the > brackets, it all seems to be stock. It doesn't look like a second light was > necessarily added to the mix, and the wiring harness doesn't looked chopped > to fit it in either. Hmmmm? > > Robb Shannon > '66 1600 - Surprise, AZ > ________________________________________ From aybreeze at comcast.net Wed Jan 14 10:13:33 2009 From: aybreeze at comcast.net (aybreeze at comcast.net) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:13:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] Fwd: Master Cylinder rebuild In-Reply-To: <7AEE60E0CB9C4BDA9FA55E998CEF34BE@holmes> Message-ID: <1606639238.2060271231953213735.JavaMail.root@sz0038a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Keep smiling Arthur ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Brad and Gayle Holmes" To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 3:37:40 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Master Cylinder rebuild o;? Dear SEROCers SEROC member Arthur Young from West Palm Beach, Florida has a dual brake master question. Please answer to Arthur and reply to me also so I can send an answer to the club. I also have two old brake masters I'd like to rebuild:-) I checked the 311 forum http://www.311s.org/ Tech section and did a search for this and didn't find much. Thanks in advance for the info. Brad ----- Original Message ----- From: aybreeze at comcast.net To: Brad and Gayle Holmes Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 12:00 PM Subject: master Cylinder Can any body help ? I am having difficulty putting new seals on my tokico dual mater cylinder has any one got a brake down on the correct proceedure ? a blow up picture would help showing which direction seals face Keep smiling Arthur Young From sandhoff at csus.edu Wed Jan 14 10:30:18 2009 From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:30:18 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Backup lights (was: Update: Instrument lighting) In-Reply-To: <95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> References: <5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> Message-ID: <496DB0AA.30404.2440B3@localhost> > I also took a look at the reverse lights at the back of the car - I have two > back there, and from the looks of what I can see on the web, there should > only be one, towards the drivers side. When I look underneath at the > brackets, it all seems to be stock. Yes, on the earlier cars there's one light "towards the driver's side". But which side is that? The frames and wiring can accommodate either left-hand or right-hand setups, and the bolt holes, wiring, etc are set up for either. The factory placed one light "in the correct position". Then someone else got a second light and installed it in the open position. Totally stock looking. At least, that's the theory I'm going with :-) -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA From ppeters914 at comcast.net Wed Jan 14 10:48:29 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:48:29 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting Message-ID: <011420091748.5370.496E256D0005A27E000014FA2209229927CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Didn't your original post mention something about the harness/wiring being professionally rebuilt? If so, I'd be warning folks away from the "professional." Just sayin'..... Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "speeddemonrs" > UPDATE: > > Tore into the wiring harness to find two red/blue wires bound in the tape - [snip] From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Wed Jan 14 22:38:27 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:38:27 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell><08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop><5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell><95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> <496DFD32.3080301@hornesystemstx.com> Message-ID: > so this is based on the fact that the 67.5 and later cars turn off the > parking lights when the headlights are on. NOT so in 70 for sure - all lights fully ablaze in all positions - unless there are parking lights I don't know about Peter From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Wed Jan 14 22:44:28 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:44:28 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Backup lights References: <9263292FFE48496C975C42E97AFBD047@RobbsDell><08D0C7103AAE468EA031CD9E92EA816C@desktop><5D434819D88A4230AE662859754A23F4@RobbsDell> <95356BE289694601B16FAFCA96EBD707@RobbsDell> Message-ID: Probably to accommodate r/h and l/h cars. Just set it up for both and attach lights as appropriate . I have a couple of extra 'stock-looking' screwholes in the general area of my '70. ----- Original Message ----- From: "speeddemonrs" To: Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 11:50 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Update: Instrument lighting > UPDATE: > > Tore into the wiring harness to find two re/blue wire bound in the tape - > hooked them up to the rheostat and SHAZAM! I now have dash lights!! BUT, > now > the issue is that the dash lights come on when the switch is in the > parking > light position and turn back off when the driving lights are on. Which is > strange, since the parking lights do not turn off when the headlights are > turned on. So I still have some sort of gremlin in there, but I am excited > that I am getting much closer then I was at the beginning of the day. > > I also took a look at the reverse lights at the back of the car - I have > two > back there, and from the looks of what I can see on the web, there should > only be one, towards the drivers side. When I look underneath at the > brackets, it all seems to be stock. It doesn't look like a second light > was > necessarily added to the mix, and the wiring harness doesn't looked > chopped > to fit it in either. Hmmmm? > > Robb Shannon > '66 1600 - Surprise, AZ > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as granvillecomputing at hotmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tom at datsun2000.com Thu Jan 15 11:31:35 2009 From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom @ Datsun2000) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:31:35 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Request from a journalist Message-ID: I received the following request on the datsun2000.com web site. If you are interested in helping this journalist send him a note. Tom 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde http://www.datsun2000.com ======================= I am an automotive journalist with CanadianDriver.com and am working on preparing an article about the Datsun Sports 2000. I am looking for some pics to coincide with the article and would be willing to give credit to the owner(s) of any pics I could use, just for the purposes of the article. Wondering if you could possibly help me out. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Jeff burry59 at gmail.com From djaes at optusnet.com.au Thu Jan 15 15:42:55 2009 From: djaes at optusnet.com.au (David Jones) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:42:55 +1100 Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. Message-ID: <200901152242.n0FMguD0026306@mail10.syd.optusnet.com.au> Hello all. I rang Wheel Components, Inc. this morning checking on the availability of the lug nut supplied by them for the fitment of 1978-1982 280ZX wheels to our Roadsters and they informed me that they are no longer supplying them. The part number was: Part # 5302 Fat shank 7/16" threads. www. wheelcomponents.com I am looking for 16 of these nuts + two spares if available. If any one has any that they are no longer using and are willing to part with them, I'd love to hear from you! Also if anyone knows of a wheel shop that maybe has some stock, I'd appreciate the contact details of that business. Any assistance would be appreciated. Dave Jones Melbourne Australia 2 x 1968 SR311 (Solex) Roadsters 1 x 510 (4 door) sedan. www.ndsoc.com.au From twobeaners at earthlink.net Thu Jan 15 15:58:17 2009 From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:58:17 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. References: <200901152242.n0FMguD0026306@mail10.syd.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: <00c901c97764$c1e057f0$6500a8c0@LAP120> I see them on this page, about half-way down. http://www.wheelcomponents.com/lugnuts.html Mike Hudson '67 - Stroker / 5-speed ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Jones" To: Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:42 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. > Hello all. > > > > I rang Wheel Components, Inc. this morning checking on the availability of > the lug nut supplied by them for the fitment of 1978-1982 280ZX wheels to > our Roadsters and they informed me that they are no longer supplying them. > > > > The part number was: > > Part # 5302 > Fat shank > 7/16" threads. > > www. wheelcomponents.com > > I am looking for 16 of these nuts + two spares if available. If any one has > any that they are no longer using and are willing to part with them, I'd > love to hear from you! > > > > Also if anyone knows of a wheel shop that maybe has some stock, I'd > appreciate the contact details of that business. > > > > Any assistance would be appreciated. > > > > > > Dave Jones > > Melbourne > > Australia > > > > 2 x 1968 SR311 (Solex) Roadsters > > 1 x 510 (4 door) sedan. From ljordan704 at netscape.net Thu Jan 15 18:33:05 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:33:05 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. In-Reply-To: <200901152242.n0FMguD0026306@mail10.syd.optusnet.com.au> References: <200901152242.n0FMguD0026306@mail10.syd.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: <8CB45918349C582-4C8-1B6C@WEBMAIL-MB19.sysops.aol.com> You might try these guys, though the site says wholesale only http://www.customwheelaccessories.com/MagLugNuts.html Linda -----Original Message----- From: David Jones To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 2:42 pm Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. Hello all. I rang Wheel Components, Inc. this morning checking on the availability of the lug nut supplied by them for the fitment of 1978-1982 280ZX wheels to our Roadsters and they informed me that they are no longer supplying them. The part number was: Part # 5302 Fat shank 7/16" threads. www. wheelcomponents.com I am looking for 16 of these nuts + two spares if available. If any one has any that they are no longer using and are willing to part with them, I'd love to hear from you! Also if anyone knows of a wheel shop that maybe has some stock, I'd appreciate the contact details of that business. Any assistance would be appreciated. Dave Jones Melbourne Australia 2 x 1968 SR311 (Solex) Roadsters 1 x 510 (4 door) sedan. www.ndsoc.com.au You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From hahlbohmd at earthlink.net Thu Jan 15 22:21:44 2009 From: hahlbohmd at earthlink.net (Dewey Hahlbohm) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:21:44 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. Message-ID: <10843231.1232083305117.JavaMail.root@mswamui-billy.atl.sa.earthlink.net> I got the #5302 from Wheel Components, they work great with the 280Z wheels on my roadster. Dewey -----Original Message----- >From: MH >Sent: Jan 15, 2009 5:58 PM >To: David Jones , datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net >Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. > >I see them on this page, about half-way down. > >http://www.wheelcomponents.com/lugnuts.html > >Mike Hudson '67 - Stroker / 5-speed > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "David Jones" >To: >Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:42 PM >Subject: [Roadsters] Wheel Lug Nuts Availability. > > >> Hello all. >> >> >> >> I rang Wheel Components, Inc. this morning checking on the availability of >> the lug nut supplied by them for the fitment of 1978-1982 280ZX wheels to >> our Roadsters and they informed me that they are no longer supplying them. >> >> >> >> The part number was: >> >> Part # 5302 >> Fat shank >> 7/16" threads. >> >> www. wheelcomponents.com >> >> I am looking for 16 of these nuts + two spares if available. If any one >has >> any that they are no longer using and are willing to part with them, I'd >> love to hear from you! >> >> >> >> Also if anyone knows of a wheel shop that maybe has some stock, I'd >> appreciate the contact details of that business. >> >> >> >> Any assistance would be appreciated. >> >> >> >> >> >> Dave Jones >> >> Melbourne >> >> Australia >> >> >> >> 2 x 1968 SR311 (Solex) Roadsters >> >> 1 x 510 (4 door) sedan. >________________________________________ >Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > >You are subscribed as hahlbohmd at earthlink.net > >Datsun-roadsters mailing list > >http://www.team.net/archive > >http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From garytew at cox.net Thu Jan 15 22:36:52 2009 From: garytew at cox.net (Gary tew) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:36:52 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity Message-ID: <48C48909-CD70-41B4-AC3C-8A5D749A959C@cox.net> On my low windshield car, there is a small hole at the top of the side windshield chrome frame. It is the same on both sides of the windshield. It is located on the angled flanged piece that is attached to the frame. I know, hard to picture. I wonder if it has something to do with the top maybe? Anyhow, every time I look at it I feel like something should be there. Any ideas? Gary Tew Peoria, AZ modified early '67 1600 www.members.cox.net/garytew From escanlon at wa-net.com Fri Jan 16 00:15:43 2009 From: escanlon at wa-net.com (E Scanlon) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:15:43 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity References: <48C48909-CD70-41B4-AC3C-8A5D749A959C@cox.net> Message-ID: <961652A6FF7C4EA093D80D47CD289E8E@HPW> IIRC they're rivet holes to attach the welitng that holds the weatherstrip gasket in place. E ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary tew" Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 9:36 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity > On my low windshield car, there is a small hole at the top of the side > windshield chrome frame. It is the same on both sides of the windshield. > It is located on the angled flanged piece that is attached to the frame. > I know, hard to picture. I wonder if it has something to do with the top > maybe? Anyhow, every time I look at it I feel like something should be > there. Any ideas? > > Gary Tew > Peoria, AZ > modified early '67 1600 From aultgc at att.net Fri Jan 16 21:07:57 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:07:57 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity References: <48C48909-CD70-41B4-AC3C-8A5D749A959C@cox.net> Message-ID: <87FD1B45BD53478F95D015371CC91E4E@gaxp1> Gary, For reasons which are lost on me, the factory put a small washer (brass) on either side of the door weatherstrip which runs up flanged piece. The two washers were held in place by a small brass cotter pin. I ignored the hole when I replaced the weatherstrip, since 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive needs no help. (I bought my '66 1600 in 1971 from the original owner, so I'm pretty sure of my statements above.) Gary Ault ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary tew" To: "Datsun-Roadsters at Autox.Team.Net" Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:36 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity > On my low windshield car, there is a small hole at the top of the side > windshield chrome frame. It is the same on both sides of the windshield. > It is located on the angled flanged piece that is attached to the frame. > I know, hard to picture. I wonder if it has something to do with the top > maybe? Anyhow, every time I look at it I feel like something should be > there. Any ideas? > > Gary Tew > Peoria, AZ > modified early '67 1600 > www.members.cox.net/garytew > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From garytew at cox.net Fri Jan 16 23:55:57 2009 From: garytew at cox.net (Gary tew) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:55:57 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity In-Reply-To: <87FD1B45BD53478F95D015371CC91E4E@gaxp1> References: <48C48909-CD70-41B4-AC3C-8A5D749A959C@cox.net> <87FD1B45BD53478F95D015371CC91E4E@gaxp1> Message-ID: <1AD1B5F1-FB62-49A9-ADA8-BA7D293BF118@cox.net> Thanks to everyone who responded to my curiosity. I can relax now and not worry about those holes. 79 deg today in Phoenix! Great Roadster weather. take care. Gary Tew Phoenix, AZ On Jan 16, 2009, at 9:07 PM, Gary and Cindy Ault wrote: > Gary, > > For reasons which are lost on me, the factory put a small washer > (brass) on either side of the door weatherstrip which runs up > flanged piece. The two washers were held in place by a small brass > cotter pin. I ignored the hole when I replaced the weatherstrip, > since 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive needs no help. > > (I bought my '66 1600 in 1971 from the original owner, so I'm pretty > sure of my statements above.) > > Gary Ault > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary tew" > To: "Datsun-Roadsters at Autox.Team.Net" roadsters at autox.team.net> > Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:36 PM > Subject: [Roadsters] Curiosity > > >> On my low windshield car, there is a small hole at the top of the >> side windshield chrome frame. It is the same on both sides of the >> windshield. It is located on the angled flanged piece that is >> attached to the frame. I know, hard to picture. I wonder if it >> has something to do with the top maybe? Anyhow, every time I look >> at it I feel like something should be there. Any ideas? >> >> Gary Tew >> Peoria, AZ >> modified early '67 1600 >> www.members.cox.net/garytew >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Sat Jan 17 09:41:00 2009 From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER) Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:41:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] 1967 Datsun 1600 for sale Message-ID: <296729.85421.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Saw this today on Craigslist. Hard to tell what overall condition is. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/995982151.html From eddietude at socal.rr.com Sat Jan 17 10:30:34 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:30:34 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 1967 Datsun 1600 for sale In-Reply-To: <296729.85421.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <296729.85421.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <497215BA.5050007@socal.rr.com> That's funny. Last night i got an e-mail from some woman looking for a windsheild and a 4 speed trans.... Eddie Tom PRATHER wrote: > Saw this today on Craigslist. Hard to tell what overall condition is. > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/995982151.html > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From bubwin at mts.net Sat Jan 17 12:31:19 2009 From: bubwin at mts.net (Bubba) Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:31:19 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Highway of Heroes - a View from Inside Message-ID: Sorry off topic, but needs sharing! Those of you from the USA are always good to share things like this with us in Canada. Your country always shows a degree of pride that we Canadians truly envy. We, like the USA, are a proud nation, but for some reason are reluctant to show or share it. Some say it's our politeness in not wanting to be placed in the spotlight. This however is one I feel compelled to share, for we feel pain and loss as your country does whenever a Soldier is lost. Here's hoping our Countries will soon not have to hold any of these types of ceremonies, and our collective troops and loved ones can and will all safely be brought home. Bob Winslade 1966-1600 Missy 1967-1600 Bender 1972-510 Missy 1972-510 Spare Change SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Just too important not to pass along. ---------------------------------------------------------------- A view from inside the repatriation on the highway of heroes. What an outpouring of love and affection for our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice so we may live in a peaceful coexistence. God Bless. May they rest in peace. I am always moved as people continue to line the highway in spite of terrible weather. Please read before looking at the pictures. For those of you receiving this from outside of Canada. When a peacekeeper (Canadian Soldier) is killed in the line of duty, he is flown to a military air base close to Toronto . The body(ies) are then transported to the Coroners Building in Toronto for examination, then released to the family. The highway between the air base in Trenton Ontario and the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto has been renamed the Highway of Heroes in honour of the peacekeepers. Emergency Service workers and Citizens line the route to pay tribute to these men and women who die in the service of Canada . These pictures taken are from several of the repatriation ceremonies that have taken place. They were taken from a vehicle in the procession. It is a very moving experience to see this event and is seldom a dry eyed event. The families of the fallen respond to the people on the bridges as they pass. Please remember to wear red on Fridays Ride Safe...Ride Sure, [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/vnd] From slowboy at cox.net Sat Jan 17 15:18:00 2009 From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy) Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:18:00 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Highway of Heroes - a View from Inside In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: The attachment is removed so you need to put a link. While we wait for your link, here is another. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFmXKMki8sA -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bubba Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 12:31 PM To: Datsun-Roadsters at Autox.Team.Net Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Highway of Heroes - a View from Inside Sorry off topic, but needs sharing! Those of you from the USA are always good to share things like this with us in Canada. Your country always shows a degree of pride that we Canadians truly envy. We, like the USA, are a proud nation, but for some reason are reluctant to show or share it. Some say it's our politeness in not wanting to be placed in the spotlight. This however is one I feel compelled to share, for we feel pain and loss as your country does whenever a Soldier is lost. Here's hoping our Countries will soon not have to hold any of these types of ceremonies, and our collective troops and loved ones can and will all safely be brought home. Bob Winslade 1966-1600 Missy 1967-1600 Bender 1972-510 Missy 1972-510 Spare Change SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Just too important not to pass along. ---------------------------------------------------------------- A view from inside the repatriation on the highway of heroes. What an outpouring of love and affection for our troops who made the ultimate sacrifice so we may live in a peaceful coexistence. God Bless. May they rest in peace. I am always moved as people continue to line the highway in spite of terrible weather. Please read before looking at the pictures. For those of you receiving this from outside of Canada. When a peacekeeper (Canadian Soldier) is killed in the line of duty, he is flown to a military air base close to Toronto . The body(ies) are then transported to the Coroners Building in Toronto for examination, then released to the family. The highway between the air base in Trenton Ontario and the Don Valley Parkway in Toronto has been renamed the Highway of Heroes in honour of the peacekeepers. Emergency Service workers and Citizens line the route to pay tribute to these men and women who die in the service of Canada . These pictures taken are from several of the repatriation ceremonies that have taken place. They were taken from a vehicle in the procession. It is a very moving experience to see this event and is seldom a dry eyed event. The families of the fallen respond to the people on the bridges as they pass. Please remember to wear red on Fridays Ride Safe...Ride Sure, [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type application/vnd] From aultgc at att.net Sun Jan 18 16:24:03 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:24:03 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral Message-ID: <285495FBB5C44CDDBD694A15993F9C69@gaxp1> Has anyone out there ever had a 5-speed main shaft and fifth gear machined for a woodruff key? If feasible, that would certainly eliminate the possibility of the dreaded "5th gear neutral" condition. I checked the PMWIKI secion on 311s.org, but found very little about overhauling a 5-speed. Did I miss something? Gary Ault SPL311-05917/U20 SRL311-00428 Solex From bhollan4 at tampabay.rr.com Sun Jan 18 18:10:08 2009 From: bhollan4 at tampabay.rr.com (Brian Hollands) Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:10:08 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral In-Reply-To: <285495FBB5C44CDDBD694A15993F9C69@gaxp1> Message-ID: <20090119011009.NZYD4821.hrndva-omta02.mail.rr.com@IBM140A0C7C90B> The issue is not slippage where the gear meets the mainshaft - it's that the gear itself is two pieces which slip. You'd need to put a key in between the two pieces of the gear itself. That's why the latter ones are splined. ________________________________ BRIAN HOLLANDS 69 2000 Tampa FL Has anyone out there ever had a 5-speed main shaft and fifth gear machined for a woodruff key? If feasible, that would certainly eliminate the possibility of the dreaded "5th gear neutral" condition. I checked the PMWIKI secion on 311s.org, but found very little about overhauling a 5-speed. Did I miss something? From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Sun Jan 18 19:45:15 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:45:15 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral References: <285495FBB5C44CDDBD694A15993F9C69@gaxp1> Message-ID: I had mine welded - i thought that was the popular way to go ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary and Cindy Ault" To: Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral > Has anyone out there ever had a 5-speed main shaft and fifth gear machined > for > a woodruff key? If feasible, that would certainly eliminate the > possibility > of the dreaded "5th gear neutral" condition. > > I checked the PMWIKI secion on 311s.org, but found very little about > overhauling a 5-speed. Did I miss something? > > Gary Ault > SPL311-05917/U20 > SRL311-00428 Solex > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as granvillecomputing at hotmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From jover4x4 at aol.com Mon Jan 19 08:19:58 2009 From: jover4x4 at aol.com (jover4x4 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:19:58 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral In-Reply-To: <285495FBB5C44CDDBD694A15993F9C69@gaxp1> References: <285495FBB5C44CDDBD694A15993F9C69@gaxp1> Message-ID: <8CB486085D1464E-E5C-20B@WEBMAIL-DG10.sim.aol.com> Gary, ? I think you can buy a splined 5th gear to fix this problem.? This would be a better fix than a keyed gear.? I recently had my?5 speed rebuilt and had a friend weld the gear to the inner ring.? It worked out well.? I would use one of these two fixes rather than engineer a keyed solution.??You may be thinking of a cost effective solution but I don't think you can broach a keyway on a hardened gear.? It would need to be ground.? I think the cost of an exchange welded gear wouldn't cost much more than you trying to get someone to grind the id keyway on your gear!? ? Just my thoughts.? Good luck. ? John Over -----Original Message----- From: Gary and Cindy Ault <aultgc at att.net> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 4:24 pm Subject: [Roadsters] Fifth Gear Neutral Has anyone out there ever had a 5-speed main shaft and fifth gear machined for a woodruff key? If feasible, that would certainly eliminate the possibility of the dreaded "5th gear neutral" condition. I checked the PMWIKI secion on 311s.org, but found very little about overhauling a 5-speed. Did I miss something? Gary Ault SPL311-05917/U20 SRL311-00428 Solex ________________________________________ Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html You are subscribed as jover4x4 at aol.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ppeters914 at comcast.net Wed Jan 21 13:37:41 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:37:41 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Free Datsuns in Arizona Message-ID: <012120092037.24082.49778795000D879700005E122209224627CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> >From the EarlyDatsunClub. I do not know the cars or the seller. -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Jim Allyn" To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:36:20 +0000 Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] Free Datsuns in AZ Hi All, Negotiations with the bank on my rental property have fallen apart, and I'll need to get anything I want off the property in the next day or so. The house sells at auction Friday at 2. The reason I'm letting you all know is that there are 4 datsuns and an old boat on the property, and if anyone would want to haul them off, they could get a pretty good score for a Datsun fan. There's a 64 p/u with a pretty decent body, no glass, a 65(?)p/u mostly complete a 60 P/U that was stripped and primed 30+ years ago, all the glass and parts are there. Also, a 64 4 door sedan, mostly complete. I am using this chance to get out of the Datsun dance, so I won't be busting anything to move these out... if they get left there, I'm sure Wells Fargo will have them dragged off to the crusher. Sorry for the short notice, but until yesterday, there was a chance to keep the house, and when it comes down to it, I don't want to spend another penny on the money pit. Feel free to send this around, cross post it or whatever. Questions? Call me 480-296-4304 or email jallyn at mchsi.com Regards Jim From garytew at cox.net Wed Jan 21 16:09:23 2009 From: garytew at cox.net (Gary tew) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:09:23 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Free Datsuns in Arizona In-Reply-To: <012120092037.24082.49778795000D879700005E122209224627CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> References: <012120092037.24082.49778795000D879700005E122209224627CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Message-ID: <3934836C-9214-4C8E-8833-ADB42FD46675@cox.net> I can possibly pick up /store some of this for anyone that wants it but can't get here before any deadlines. I don't want to inherit any of it and I am still married and want to stay that way, if you get my drift. Gary Tew, Peoria, AZ 4802866587 On Jan 21, 2009, at 1:37 PM, Pete Peters wrote: >> From the EarlyDatsunClub. I do not know the cars or the seller. > > -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- > From: "Jim Allyn" > To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:36:20 +0000 > Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] Free Datsuns in AZ > > > Hi All, > > Negotiations with the bank on my rental property have fallen apart, > and I'll need to get anything I want off the property in the next > day or so. The house sells at auction Friday at 2. The reason I'm > letting you all know is that there are 4 datsuns and an old boat on > the property, and if anyone would want to haul them off, they could > get a pretty good score for a Datsun fan. > > There's a 64 p/u with a pretty decent body, no glass, a 65(?)p/u > mostly complete a 60 P/U that was stripped and primed 30+ years ago, > all the glass and parts are there. Also, a 64 4 door sedan, mostly > complete. > > I am using this chance to get out of the Datsun dance, so I won't be > busting anything to move these out... if they get left there, I'm > sure Wells Fargo will have them dragged off to the crusher. > > Sorry for the short notice, but until yesterday, there was a chance > to keep the house, and when it comes down to it, I don't want to > spend another penny on the money pit. > > Feel free to send this around, cross post it or whatever. > > Questions? Call me 480-296-4304 > > or email jallyn at mchsi.com > > Regards > > Jim > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as garytew at cox.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From oscilloscope500 at yahoo.com Wed Jan 21 16:30:22 2009 From: oscilloscope500 at yahoo.com (Matthew Cox) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:30:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] OT: Free Datsuns in Arizona In-Reply-To: <3934836C-9214-4C8E-8833-ADB42FD46675@cox.net> Message-ID: <501106.97496.qm@web34302.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Hey all! I have already talked to the owner of these cars and am heading over there tonight/in the morning to put them on a trailer. Don't know yet what condition they are in or what all is there, but I will let everyone know. What I decide to do with them at that point will I guess depend on what condition they are in, and, like Gary, what my wife says... Thanks for the tip, Pete! Gary, If my storage falls through I just may be calling...hehehe... Matthew in Phoenix --- On Wed, 1/21/09, Gary tew wrote: From: Gary tew Subject: Re: [Roadsters] OT: Free Datsuns in Arizona To: "Pete Peters" Cc: "Datsun Roadster List" Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 4:09 PM I can possibly pick up /store some of this for anyone that wants it but can't get here before any deadlines. I don't want to inherit any of it and I am still married and want to stay that way, if you get my drift. Gary Tew, Peoria, AZ 4802866587 On Jan 21, 2009, at 1:37 PM, Pete Peters wrote: >> From the EarlyDatsunClub. I do not know the cars or the seller. > > -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- > From: "Jim Allyn" > To: EarlyDatsunClub at yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:36:20 +0000 > Subject: [EarlyDatsunClub] Free Datsuns in AZ > > > Hi All, > > Negotiations with the bank on my rental property have fallen apart, and I'll need to get anything I want off the property in the next day or so. The house sells at auction Friday at 2. The reason I'm letting you all know is that there are 4 datsuns and an old boat on the property, and if anyone would want to haul them off, they could get a pretty good score for a Datsun fan. > > There's a 64 p/u with a pretty decent body, no glass, a 65(?)p/u mostly complete a 60 P/U that was stripped and primed 30+ years ago, all the glass and parts are there. Also, a 64 4 door sedan, mostly complete. > > I am using this chance to get out of the Datsun dance, so I won't be busting anything to move these out... if they get left there, I'm sure Wells Fargo will have them dragged off to the crusher. > > Sorry for the short notice, but until yesterday, there was a chance to keep the house, and when it comes down to it, I don't want to spend another penny on the money pit. > > Feel free to send this around, cross post it or whatever. > > Questions? Call me 480-296-4304 > > or email jallyn at mchsi.com > > Regards > > Jim > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as garytew at cox.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as oscilloscope500 at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From chalsted at comcast.net Thu Jan 22 08:34:14 2009 From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:34:14 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] OT- early 240Z never titled Okinawa bill of sale discovered Message-ID: <46322342.105951232638454639.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> sorry for the bandwidth if you're not interested in Z cars..B I have pix of the car posted on my webshots page. Craig http://community.webshots.com/user/672000 B supposed to be warmer tomorrow, will probably put a battery in and run fresh gas thru the fuel pump, fire it upB and drive it around :-)B new computer, finally back up on comcast.net again. no address book... anyone have Herb Petty's e-mail address? From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Thu Jan 22 08:46:46 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (peter harrison) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:46:46 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Wierd Left Hand Turn Problems Message-ID: New problem with Eliza. Make a LEFT hand turn and she acts as if she is starved of fuel for a moment then she straightens up and files right. ONLY happens on left hand turns. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thx Peter From pat at hornesystemstx.com Thu Jan 22 09:24:19 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:24:19 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] weird Left Hand Turn Problems In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <49789DB3.5090800@hornesystemstx.com> Peter, Electrical problem? There might be a loose connection somewhere in the ignition system that is causing a connection to become bad when loaded in a left turn. I seem to remember that someone else was having this problem and it turned out to be the ignition coil. Attach a dwell meter to the points and drive around. See if the reading drops when you turn left. Good luck, and remember, 3 rights make a left! Peace, Pat Thusly spake peter harrison, On 1/22/2009 9:46 AM: > New problem with Eliza. > Make a LEFT hand turn and she acts as if she is starved of fuel for a moment > then she straightens up and files right. ONLY happens on left hand turns. > Any thoughts would be appreciated. > Thx > Peter > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.12/1909 - Release Date: 1/22/2009 7:08 AM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From speeddemonrs at cox.net Thu Jan 22 09:53:19 2009 From: speeddemonrs at cox.net (speeddemonrs) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:53:19 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Weird Left Hand Turn Problems In-Reply-To: <3C0094FFEC8F4629872151694A752888@delled48909442> References: <246369891BF54EFEA52E07EB62151141@xp> <3C0094FFEC8F4629872151694A752888@delled48909442> Message-ID: <0958C7C8DE9C43A9966DDE159B106145@RobbsDell> I think something very similar was posted not too long ago... See below for symptoms and the ideas thrown out to correct. I've gone ahead and cut/paste the previous emails in the order in which to read, starting with the original problem email... Good luck! Robb Shannon -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [OK, this is weird. A definite head scratcher. When turning left even at a fairly slow speed, my engine dies. I've Looked for loose wires. I've got a new fuel pump. New fuel lines and filter. My fuel pressure is a pretty steady 4.5 PSI. This started about a week ago. I don't have ANY clue what it may be. No issues turning right. This is a U20 Solex. Any clues or ideas where to start? Matt Smith -----Original Message----- From: Pete Peters [mailto:ppeters914 at comcast.net] There was a guy on the 311s.org with a similar problem earlier this year. Took several months before he finally discovered (by accident) that it was a faulty coil. Pete -----Original Message----- Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 9:27 PM To: 'Datsun List' Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Left turn, dead roadster You know, Pete's right. Coil is an easy place to start, fast swap. And makes perfect sense, it is oil filled, oil sloshes easily, and any debris would short it. Simply change it and go turn left. For a quick test, any point type coil would work. If you're bored, flip the old one in the other direction, then turn right. :) Also, check the ballast resistor, same idea, the terminal flops and breaks the connection. If it's not the coil, I wonder if you could duplicate it by jacking the left side of the car up, so gravity simulates the turning force? Would be a pain and require serious jackstands ETC but you could see where everything shifts. Good luck Dave Brisco The post Pete mentioned. http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7535 and the solution http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7916&p=53641 Funny, all the almost all the questions asked were the same. From cwphotoguy at aol.com Thu Jan 22 11:16:51 2009 From: cwphotoguy at aol.com (cwphotoguy at aol.com) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:16:51 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] J.R. Welch Message-ID: <8CB4AD4BBC772BC-97C-E18@webmail-de02.sysops.aol.com> ? I thought you all may want to know that J.R. Welch passed away Tuesday night.? J.R. and his wife Delores were Polar Bear Run regulars with the Modesto area owners. They also attended Solvang a couple of years ago. Some of you may remember the lavender roadster w/ gold mesh wheels. Follow the link for more about J.R...... http://www.legacy.com/modestobee/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=123119702 Cory Warner From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com Thu Jan 22 14:01:32 2009 From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:01:32 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] OT: '80-82 Toyota 3TC/auto into '69 Corona 4-dr Message-ID: I have a friend here at work who is trying to complete his engine swap / frame-on resto, and is running into the typical oil sump vs crossmember challenge. Anyone know anyone (Aussies?) with experience with this kind of swap? << I have a 1969 toyota corona, four door that has an original 1.9 4 cyl engine and want to install a 3TC 1.8 engine and auto trans from a 1980 to 1982 toyota corolla (these years are all 1.8 4 cyl. I have already started the transfusion, and the transmission seems to fit fine, however the engine oil pan has an interference issue common to the engine bay crossmember(oil pump pickup is in that area) >> Feel free to respond off-list, Fergus O 69 2000, Los Alamitos, CA From aultgc at att.net Thu Jan 22 18:54:52 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:54:52 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Wierd Left Hand Turn Problems References: Message-ID: <3987E90E377B4B4CB04D9881ED4A70BB@gaxp1> Peter, I once had a problem with my car in right turns. It turned out that the connection for the positive lead at the distributor was loose -- I had inadvertently reconnected it with the male terminal between the female terminal and the plastic terminal cover. Right turns caused the lead wire to pull on the terminal and break the connection. Wierd. At least that's what I think was the problem, because, when I reconnected the lead correctly, the problem ended. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "peter harrison" To: "datsun" Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: [Roadsters] Wierd Left Hand Turn Problems > New problem with Eliza. > Make a LEFT hand turn and she acts as if she is starved of fuel for a > moment > then she straightens up and files right. ONLY happens on left hand turns. > Any thoughts would be appreciated. > Thx > Peter > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From whamba at earthlink.net Fri Jan 23 20:44:19 2009 From: whamba at earthlink.net (Matthew Smith) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:44:19 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Wierd Left Hand Turn Problems In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Peter, I had this exact same problem recently (couple months ago). I'd bet your coil is lying horizontally. I fabricated an upright mounting coil holder and never had the problem again. Weird, I know. But it worked for me. I'd love to hear if this fixes it! Matt Smith And Loreli (We're now residing in Nashville) -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of peter harrison Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 9:47 AM To: datsun Subject: [Roadsters] Wierd Left Hand Turn Problems New problem with Eliza. Make a LEFT hand turn and she acts as if she is starved of fuel for a moment then she straightens up and files right. ONLY happens on left hand turns. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thx Peter You are subscribed as whamba at earthlink.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From jtorres67 at wildblue.net Sat Jan 24 11:31:04 2009 From: jtorres67 at wildblue.net (jtorres67) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:31:04 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] test Message-ID: <4C315CAC3566447DA182883ACA7BB81B@Torres> is the list working??? From pat at hornesystemstx.com Sat Jan 24 11:48:40 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:48:40 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] test In-Reply-To: <4C315CAC3566447DA182883ACA7BB81B@Torres> References: <4C315CAC3566447DA182883ACA7BB81B@Torres> Message-ID: <497B6288.8000400@hornesystemstx.com> Seems to be, but very quiet today. Thusly spake jtorres67, On 1/24/2009 12:31 PM: > is the list working??? > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1912 - Release Date: 1/23/2009 6:54 PM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From fairlady66 at gmail.com Sat Jan 24 14:48:21 2009 From: fairlady66 at gmail.com (Chris & Christy Breyer) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:48:21 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] test In-Reply-To: <4C315CAC3566447DA182883ACA7BB81B@Torres> References: <4C315CAC3566447DA182883ACA7BB81B@Torres> Message-ID: Yup! Works for me... Been very quiet the past week. On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM, jtorres67 wrote: > is the list working??? > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as fairlady66 at gmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > -- '66 1600 Riverside, CA ------------------------------------------------------ This is my second Fairlady...I'm married to the first one. If you are lucky enough to stand next to a Roadster, then you are lucky enough. From ronnie.day at gmail.com Sat Jan 24 17:01:35 2009 From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:01:35 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] M/C Threads? Message-ID: <2faaebf80901241601m4d610afaj2382be5ee46796d1@mail.gmail.com> I'm finally putting some time in on my 2000, working to get it ready to take to the Z Sport show in San Antonio the 1st of April, and just to make it more usable in general. I'll be getting a new top, carpet kit and various bits of weather stripping in the next couple of weeks and need to do some wiring cleanup and some other fairly small projects that I'll have to fit in between work and building a house. Thank goodness we'll be going back on DST in a couple of months. I need the daylight in the evenings! I already had a new clutch slave but when I started to install it found I couldn't get the flex hose off, so I decided just to button everything back up for now and install it later after I get a new hose. Then I discovered the clutch master wouldn't produce any pressure even after the system was bled. I'll take it apart and inspect it before ordering anything, but the M/C is running around $140. Marc Tyler suggested Rock Auto, and while they list one (for a lot less) it looks to me like they list the same part number for the other Datsuns like the 240Z and 510. That raised a red flag for me. IIRC, the roadster hydraulics used SAE while the other Datsuns used metric. If that is the case Marc and I talked about using an adapter, and while I'd hesitate to do that on the brakes I might try it on the clutch M/C. The money I save would defray the cost of everything else. Is my memory failing regarding the fittings? Has anyone else done this "adaptation"? TIA, Ron From ljordan704 at netscape.net Sat Jan 24 20:56:01 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:56:01 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] M/C Threads? In-Reply-To: <2faaebf80901241601m4d610afaj2382be5ee46796d1@mail.gmail.com> References: <2faaebf80901241601m4d610afaj2382be5ee46796d1@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <8CB4CB7F90D89C2-8D8-238D@webmail-da02.sysops.aol.com> Yes, on the 311 list PMWIKI section, Parts, Parts Interchange, the adapters are listed, done by a member. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Ronnie Day To: Roadster List Sent: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 4:01 pm Subject: [Roadsters] M/C Threads? I'm finally putting some time in on my 2000, working to get it ready to take to the Z Sport show in San Antonio the 1st of April, and just to make it more usable in general. I'll be getting a new top, carpet kit and various bits of weather stripping in the next couple of weeks and need to do some wiring cleanup and some other fairly small projects that I'll have to fit in between work and building a house. Thank goodness we'll be going back on DST in a couple of months. I need the daylight in the evenings! I already had a new clutch slave but when I started to install it found I couldn't get the flex hose off, so I decided just to button everything back up for now and install it later after I get a new hose. Then I discovered the clutch master wouldn't produce any pressure even after the system was bled. I'll take it apart and inspect it before ordering anything, but the M/C is running around $140. Marc Tyler suggested Rock Auto, and while they list one (for a lot less) it looks to me like they list the same part number for the other Datsuns like the 240Z and 510. That raised a red flag for me. IIRC, the roadster hydraulics used SAE while the other Datsuns used metric. If that is the case Marc and I talked about using an adapter, and while I'd hesitate to do that on the brakes I might try it on the clutch M/C. The money I save would defray the cost of everything else. Is my memory failing regarding the fittings? Has anyone else done this "adaptation"? TIA, Ron You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Sat Jan 24 23:08:06 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:08:06 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo Message-ID: A) Thanks to all for your suggestions re wierd left turns. WIll try and resolve tmw B) I have completely removed the trunk/boot lock from Eliza and am now trying to find a neat way of opening it, other than the dangling wire method. One possibility is a choke cable from AutoZone though it doesn't seem to be long enough. The other MIGHT be a small servo motor with about a 1.5 inch PULL. Any ideas? Thx Peter From sumton at sbcglobal.net Sun Jan 25 07:52:04 2009 From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver) Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:52:04 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <116471.97350.qm@web82803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> try a bicycle brake or derailleur cable. --- On Sun, 1/25/09, Peter Harrison wrote: From: Peter Harrison Subject: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo To: "datsun" Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 12:08 AM A) Thanks to all for your suggestions re wierd left turns. WIll try and resolve tmw B) I have completely removed the trunk/boot lock from Eliza and am now trying to find a neat way of opening it, other than the dangling wire method. One possibility is a choke cable from AutoZone though it doesn't seem to be long enough. The other MIGHT be a small servo motor with about a 1.5 inch PULL. Any ideas? Thx Peter From andycost at embarqmail.com Sun Jan 25 07:53:53 2009 From: andycost at embarqmail.com (Andy Cost) Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 08:53:53 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] M/C Threads? In-Reply-To: <8CB4CB7F90D89C2-8D8-238D@webmail-da02.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: I bought a clutch MC at autozone. I can't remember what vehicle it was originally from but it had the right threads and bolt pattern. For some reason I was thinking it was from a Pinto but they used cables. Maybe it was from a Mustang II. You may be able to sort through the boxes at the local parts store. Andy From alvingogi at hotmail.com Sun Jan 25 19:43:32 2009 From: alvingogi at hotmail.com (alvin gogineni) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:43:32 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Complete Rear End/Nismo springs 4 sale Message-ID: Complete rear end assembly from my 1967.5 1600. Everything you see is included to bolt into a roadster, except for shocks. It is a 3:9 diff, open.Unit removed from running roadster last week. Unit worked fine at all speeds. No gear whine. Rear drums/handbrake function perfectly.It is used and there is some road grime, but I think I kept it pretty clean!NISMO rear springs are in excellent condition. Would make a great spare setup for racers/core for a restoration or replacing a worn-out setup!$700, I am in San Jose, CA 95124. I can deliver within 50 miles. Or maybe we can work out a Solvang meet. pictures: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2196868960103926530wMhCnRAlvin Gogineni San Jose, CA 67.5 SPL/SR20 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_01200 9 From ed.sawyer at comcast.net Mon Jan 26 13:31:49 2009 From: ed.sawyer at comcast.net (ed.sawyer at comcast.net) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:31:49 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] Parts for Sale Message-ID: <1054245816.1221611233001909732.JavaMail.root@sz0057a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net> Good Afternoon, I'm trying to get some parts sold that I'm not going to be using... financial times and space being what they are and such. They're here in Vancouver (not Canada) Washington (not DC) I can ship also for you nice folks. :-) Anywho.. I have an ITG air filter assembly for the 1600 roadster dual SU carbs. May fit other dual carb set ups. $100 NOS muffler with built in heatshield for roadster $90 original Roadster hubcaps some rust and pitting $40 for the set You can see pics on CL or they are also at 311s.org in the classifieds http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/1008448685.html Thanks Eddie 68' 1600 65' Dodge Coronet 2 kids and a remodel that keeps me away from working on either car. From whamba at earthlink.net Mon Jan 26 16:40:51 2009 From: whamba at earthlink.net (Matthew Smith) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:40:51 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo In-Reply-To: <116471.97350.qm@web82803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: I have one of those AutoZone choke cables on mine. Runs up the driver's side of the trunk and into the panel behind the drivers seat. It's somewhat hidden by my roll bar. With the top up, I have to put the seat forward to reach it, but I usually use the key anyway. It's just a safety precaution in case I lock my keys in the trunk. Matt Smith -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of oliver Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2009 8:52 AM To: datsun Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo try a bicycle brake or derailleur cable. --- On Sun, 1/25/09, Peter Harrison wrote: From: Peter Harrison Subject: [Roadsters] Trunk/Boot Opening Servo To: "datsun" Date: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 12:08 AM A) Thanks to all for your suggestions re wierd left turns. WIll try and resolve tmw B) I have completely removed the trunk/boot lock from Eliza and am now trying to find a neat way of opening it, other than the dangling wire method. One possibility is a choke cable from AutoZone though it doesn't seem to be long enough. The other MIGHT be a small servo motor with about a 1.5 inch PULL. Any ideas? Thx Peter You are subscribed as whamba at earthlink.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From Walter.Peterson at cox.net Tue Jan 27 00:34:47 2009 From: Walter.Peterson at cox.net (Walter Peterson) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:34:47 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] More parts. In-Reply-To: References: <116471.97350.qm@web82803.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <000b01c98051$bb0d7f20$31287d60$@Peterson@cox.net> Free plus shipping: (1600/2000) steel oil pan in rusty condition with plug. I had it hot tanked and kept it in the garage, but forgot to spray LPS or other protectant on it. Ideal core or starting point for that racing oil pan with side tanks and trap doors you've always wanted to build. Make offer: 2000 Solex air cleaner with long inlet Snorkel. I've never seen one of these before. It might be just the piece you need to complete your trailer Queen. Please contact me off list. Walter Peterson Goleta Ca, 93117 Walter.peterson at cox.net From scott at kaz-fam.com Tue Jan 27 12:33:55 2009 From: scott at kaz-fam.com (Scott Kaczmarek) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:33:55 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] FYI 67.5 1600 on Craigslist in Oklahoma City area In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002d01c980b6$31d0cae0$1550a8c0@seatex.com> If anyone is interested. Looks like a challenge to me but there are some hearty souls out there!!! http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/1007562202.html -Scott Kaczmarek From ppeters914 at comcast.net Tue Jan 27 18:57:36 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:57:36 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia Message-ID: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> In case you haven't seen this: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1008977883.html From jtorres67 at wildblue.net Tue Jan 27 22:17:12 2009 From: jtorres67 at wildblue.net (jtorres67) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:17:12 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster On! Message-ID: <6B923E8E334741B4B1DEF8884DEC4E37@Torres> Hey..how is everyone doing. Thought I'd say hi and hope everyone is having a great 2009 so far!!! Jeff T. Lemoore CA From aultgc at att.net Tue Jan 27 23:08:58 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:08:58 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> Message-ID: The ad says the car has never been restored, but that sure doesn't look like original paint -- I have never seen a Nissan from the '60s painted an electric blue. Maybe repainting doesn't count as restoring... Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Peters" To: "'Datsun Roadster List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia > In case you haven't seen this: > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1008977883.html > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From Keith0alan at aol.com Wed Jan 28 10:04:36 2009 From: Keith0alan at aol.com (Keith0alan at aol.com) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:04:36 EST Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes Message-ID: For those who ask on occasion. This is the outfit in England that supports the original SUs. Some of the parts are interchangeable. I haven't verified it but I expect these will fit ours. _Ram Pipes_ (http://www.sucarb.co.uk/ProductCategory.aspx?ParentId=79) keith williams **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) From vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com Wed Jan 28 10:24:34 2009 From: vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com (steven boortz) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:24:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> Message-ID: <590560.28447.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> don't you just love the ads that read "100% original, restored."? s 675MIZU (neither original, nor restored) ________________________________ From: Gary and Cindy Ault To: Pete Peters ; Datsun Roadster List Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 10:08:58 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia The ad says the car has never been restored, but that sure doesn't look like original paint -- I have never seen a Nissan from the '60s painted an electric blue. Maybe repainting doesn't count as restoring... Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Peters" To: "'Datsun Roadster List'" Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia > In case you haven't seen this: > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1008977883.html > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters You are subscribed as vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From mltyler at mac.com Wed Jan 28 11:23:32 2009 From: mltyler at mac.com (Marc Tyler) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:23:32 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia In-Reply-To: References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> Message-ID: <1AABC75D-4845-403F-900C-8CE3460D611A@mac.com> If you look at the engine bay picture, its that nissan metallic green inside, so color has changed. On Jan 28, 2009, at 12:08 AM, Gary and Cindy Ault wrote: > The ad says the car has never been restored, but that sure doesn't > look like original paint -- I have never seen a Nissan from the '60s > painted an electric blue. Maybe repainting doesn't count as > restoring... > > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Peters" > > To: "'Datsun Roadster List'" > Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:57 PM > Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia > Marc Tyler mltyler at mac.com From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Wed Jan 28 11:34:29 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (peter harrison) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 10:34:29 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness In-Reply-To: <590560.28447.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> <590560.28447.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other than it now works. Peter From pat at hornesystemstx.com Wed Jan 28 12:10:40 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:10:40 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness In-Reply-To: References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> <590560.28447.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <4980ADB0.3070701@hornesystemstx.com> Glad to hear that you found the problem. Now, you know, you REALLY have to test it thoroughly, so call in to work with eye problems, (you can't see yourself coming in to work), then go for a nice long drive! Peace, Pat Thusly spake peter harrison, On 1/28/2009 12:34 PM: > Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi > problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When > shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other > than it now works. > > Peter > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 1/28/2009 6:37 AM > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From eddietude at socal.rr.com Wed Jan 28 12:10:46 2009 From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:10:46 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia In-Reply-To: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> References: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> Message-ID: <4980ADB6.5070807@socal.rr.com> Dreaming.... Pete Peters wrote: > In case you haven't seen this: > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/1008977883.html > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as eddietude at socal.rr.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ppeters914 at comcast.net Wed Jan 28 13:45:50 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:45:50 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness Message-ID: <012820092045.27022.4980C3FE000376F70000698E2207300033CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Test must be spirited driving on extremely windy road to be valid. Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Pat Horne > Glad to hear that you found the problem. > > Now, you know, you REALLY have to test it thoroughly, so call in to work > with eye problems, (you can't see yourself coming in to work), then go > for a nice long drive! > > Peace, > Pat > > Thusly spake peter harrison, On 1/28/2009 12:34 PM: > > Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi > > problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When > > shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other > > than it now works. > > > > Peter > > ________________________________________ > > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > > > http://www.team.net/archive > > > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 1/28/2009 > 6:37 AM > > > > > > -- > --- > Pat Horne 512.797.7501 > Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com > 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 > --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as ppeters914 at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From twobeaners at earthlink.net Wed Jan 28 14:26:49 2009 From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:26:49 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness Message-ID: <011101c9818f$2212e5a0$6500a8c0@LAP120> If I had know you were using Lucas electrical components I would have recommended this kit, it might have saved you time and expense. Mike Hudson '67 - Stroker / 5-speed ----- Original Message ----- From: "peter harrison" To: "datsun" Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness > Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi > problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When > shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other > than it now works. > > Peter [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of smokekit.jpg] [demime 1.01d removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of Smokekit2.jpg] From datsun_girl at yahoo.com Wed Jan 28 15:39:50 2009 From: datsun_girl at yahoo.com (Datsun Girl) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:39:50 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia In-Reply-To: <5058CA784E414CF889615172A205BBAC@xp> Message-ID: <40303.41527.qm@web55207.mail.re4.yahoo.com> No matter what one may say about its value and "non-restoration," ain't it pretty? From daveandlindab at comcast.net Wed Jan 28 15:40:54 2009 From: daveandlindab at comcast.net (dave) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:40:54 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Lucas, 'Nuf Said...Check all your lightbulbs and fuses for more British parts :) Dave Brisco -----Original Message----- From: peter harrison [mailto:granvillecomputing at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 1:34 PM To: datsun Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other than it now works. Peter From mhknorr at msn.com Wed Jan 28 16:37:22 2009 From: mhknorr at msn.com (Michael Knorr) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:37:22 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] 54k for a 65 Silvia Message-ID: >If you look at the engine bay picture, its that nissan metallic green <>inside, so color has changed. < The best thing about this list is that the rest of you have taught me how to look at a car. I see things today I wouldn't have seen five years ago. Even in cars I know nothing about. Thanks to you all. Regards, Michael Knorr 1966 SPL311-03639 From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Wed Jan 28 16:55:50 2009 From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:55:50 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] U20 Fuel pump block off plate Message-ID: <698004.44650.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com> I'm going with a electric fuel pump for my Mikuni needs. I suppose I can fabricate a simple block off plate for my stock fuel pump but wondered if there are any custom plates out there. Billet would be nice! Anyone seen them? From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Wed Jan 28 20:44:06 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:44:06 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. Message-ID: As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my condolences. Peter Harrison BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. From Walter.Peterson at cox.net Wed Jan 28 22:57:11 2009 From: Walter.Peterson at cox.net (Walter Peterson) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:57:11 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <005501c981d6$6d510320$47f30960$@Peterson@cox.net> I was wondering when the smoke re-install kit would show up again. I'm glad it was electrics and not the carbs like I suggested. One of my favorite automotive sayings is "It's never the coil", until of course it is! The other is "Lean it out & Advance it, BOOM! What happened!? Walter Peterson Goleta Ca, 93117 Street driven race motor 2000 3-Main(R) Solexes,cam etc. 5-Speed & LSD. -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Peter Harrison Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 7:44 PM To: datsun Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my condolences. Peter Harrison BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. You are subscribed as walter.peterson at cox.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 29 10:31:53 2009 From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:31:53 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] U20 fuel pump blanking plate Message-ID: <265703.58887.qm@web81006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks for all the suggestions, it's nice to know they're out there. From sandhoff at csus.edu Thu Jan 29 10:52:08 2009 From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:52:08 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics (going OT) In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <49817C48.10317.56DEF6C@localhost> > ...my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Apologies to the old-timers on the list that have heard this before: Q: Why do the British drink their beer warm? A: Because Lucas makes their refrigerators -- John John F Sandhoff sandhoff at csus.edu Sacramento, CA From ppeters914 at comcast.net Thu Jan 29 10:57:28 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:57:28 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics (going OT) Message-ID: <012920091757.19295.4981EE0800056B2F00004B5F2207300793CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> If you Google on Lucas Prince of Darkness, you'll find lots of Lucas humour. Couldn't find a picture of that T-shirt though. Darn! Pete From ljordan704 at netscape.net Thu Jan 29 11:56:58 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:56:58 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8CB505A7ED89E8A-738-489@webmail-mf06.sysops.aol.com> Crikey! Linda -----Original Message----- From: Peter Harrison To: datsun Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 7:44 pm Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my condolences. Peter Harrison BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From twobeaners at earthlink.net Thu Jan 29 12:31:11 2009 From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:31:11 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. References: <8CB505A7ED89E8A-738-489@webmail-mf06.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <007301c98248$2548bd30$6500a8c0@LAP120> Peter, Please know I was only joking about the smoke replacement kit, no offense was intended, but now let's be serious. Has anyone informed you that verbose rebuttal of any subject, especially if dignified or intelligent, may be confusing to those of diminished acuity? Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: To: ; Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > Crikey! > > Linda > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Harrison > To: datsun > Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 7:44 pm > Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > > > > > > > > > > > As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage > at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have > a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the > knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. > > That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution > offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! > > I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, > P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and > metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of > the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who > do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my > condolences. > > Peter Harrison > > BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite > Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. > You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list From whamba at earthlink.net Thu Jan 29 12:55:18 2009 From: whamba at earthlink.net (Matthew Smith) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:55:18 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I have sent them an e-mail asking for some cross-reference info for our cars. I'll re-post if I hear back. Matt -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Keith0alan at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:05 AM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes For those who ask on occasion. This is the outfit in England that supports the original SUs. Some of the parts are interchangeable. I haven't verified it but I expect these will fit ours. _Ram Pipes_ (http://www.sucarb.co.uk/ProductCategory.aspx?ParentId=79) keith williams **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) You are subscribed as whamba at earthlink.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From whamba at earthlink.net Thu Jan 29 13:02:30 2009 From: whamba at earthlink.net (Matthew Smith) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:02:30 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Peter, Glad to hear it's all better now!! As I had recently done my GB EI install, I already had a new MSD Blaster II coil in Loreli when this issue occurred. Re-positioning it upright fixed the problem. Matt Smith -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of peter harrison Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 12:34 PM To: datsun Subject: [Roadsters] Left Turn Wierdness Thanks to all for the various suggestions - replaced the coil and bibi problems - had a lucas one in the car and it was 'weeping' oil a bit. When shaken, only heard oil slurping around - no rattle - no real clues - other than it now works. Peter You are subscribed as whamba at earthlink.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From vulforge at aol.com Thu Jan 29 13:10:40 2009 From: vulforge at aol.com (vulforge at aol.com) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:40 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] top cable clamps Message-ID: <8CB5064CA875FD0-1688-673@MBLK-M41.sysops.aol.com> Could someone send a picture of how the cable tensioner ends are supposed to fasten to an early '67?? Do they just go to the vertical bow?? That?leaves a gap behind the window. ?I think I may be missing a part.? My car came "some assembly required"? with no instructions and missing parts.? We Midwesterners don't have the luxury of other cars to use for visual reference!? I could also use a top latch for that car.? I have the receiver, I just need the wire bail and flipper handle part.? Anyone have a spare? Russell Criswell Vulcan's Forge 3936 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64111 816-931-6303 816-931-9378 fax 877-531-1046 toll-free www.vulcans-forge.com From leehinger at verizon.net Thu Jan 29 13:23:39 2009 From: leehinger at verizon.net (Lee Ehinger) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:23:39 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Brake line / gas line question Message-ID: <321F45352CA840CEB93AB4D282BF37D5@homeo9ltgh9dtd> I was looking in a Classic Tube catalog of std steel & SS brake & fuel lines, and there are no listings for 67.5, with the only listing being for 69. Complete 69 brake line kit - Roadster 2000 Customer to Supply Female Fitting Fuel tank to pump line& fuel return line Will these work on the 67.5? Thanks! Lee Ehinger Ft Wayne IN 8" of snow.. From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net Thu Jan 29 13:32:25 2009 From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:32:25 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <639062.56224.qm@web81401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Years back there was a woman who worked at my place of employment who drove a Mini Cooper which had a great bumpersticker. It said: "All parts falling off of this vehicle are of the highest quality British manufacture." Gotta love it... Gary McCormick San Jose, CA --- On Wed, 1/28/09, Peter Harrison wrote: From: Peter Harrison Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. To: "datsun" Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009, 7:44 PM As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my condolences. Peter Harrison BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. You are subscribed as gkmcc at sbcglobal.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From jrdmf at aol.com Thu Jan 29 13:45:59 2009 From: jrdmf at aol.com (jrdmf at aol.com) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:45:59 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: <639062.56224.qm@web81401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8CB5069B99414A5-A24-8DE@WEBMAIL-MC08.sysops.aol.com> Okay, I'll share one that was told to me by John Morton himself. ? "Does anybody know why the British don't make watches?" "Because they can't figure out how to make them leak oil!" ? Jon Frampton -----Original Message----- From: Gary McCormick To: datsun ; Peter Harrison Sent: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:32 pm Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. Years back there was a woman who worked at my place of employment who drove a Mini Cooper which had a great bumpersticker. It said: "All parts falling off of this vehicle are of the highest quality British manufacture." Gotta love it... Gary McCormick San Jose, CA From Keith0alan at aol.com Thu Jan 29 13:58:26 2009 From: Keith0alan at aol.com (Keith0alan at aol.com) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:58:26 EST Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes Message-ID: Thanks. As ours were built under licence by Hitachi they haven't been helpful with cross reference info in the past although I have found some parts that swap. If they can send you basic hole spacing that would be enough information to see if they would fit. keith In a message dated 1/29/2009 11:55:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, whamba at earthlink.net writes: I have sent them an e-mail asking for some cross-reference info for our cars. I'll re-post if I hear back. Matt -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Keith0alan at aol.com Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:05 AM To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes For those who ask on occasion. This is the outfit in England that supports the original SUs. Some of the parts are interchangeable. I haven't verified it but I expect these will fit ours. _Ram Pipes_ (http://www.sucarb.co.uk/ProductCategory.aspx?ParentId=79) keith williams **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=htt p://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) You are subscribed as whamba at earthlink.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) From barterdude at comcast.net Thu Jan 29 13:59:38 2009 From: barterdude at comcast.net (barterdude) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:59:38 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: <8CB5069B99414A5-A24-8DE@WEBMAIL-MC08.sysops.aol.com> References: <639062.56224.qm@web81401.mail.mud.yahoo.com> <8CB5069B99414A5-A24-8DE@WEBMAIL-MC08.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <30A4ACF703684C9CB03A9F142F89AD96@XPLaptop> I was told Lucas stood for: Lights U Can't Always See Back when I was in college and president of the sports car club (yeah we had to push with our feet through the floorboard back then) All the British boys (and gals) were futzing with the electronics and complaining about their MG's, Sprites, Austin Healey, Triumphs. Us Datsun guys had to change oil and filter and go racing -- and by the way WIN - WIN - WIN SCCA E production (for 1500's and 1600's) and D production for 2000's and C Production for the Z's. One race I took first in E in my 1500, 2nd in D in a friends 2000 (he took first) and I took first in C in my dad's 1970 Z car. FYI the fastest time of all production cars was my 1500 - go Fairlady. Cheers -- Gary Lasater -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jrdmf at aol.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:46 PM To: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net; granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. Okay, I'll share one that was told to me by John Morton himself. ? "Does anybody know why the British don't make watches?" "Because they can't figure out how to make them leak oil!" ? Jon Frampton -----Original Message----- From: Gary McCormick To: datsun ; Peter Harrison Sent: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:32 pm Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. Years back there was a woman who worked at my place of employment who drove a Mini Cooper which had a great bumpersticker. It said: "All parts falling off of this vehicle are of the highest quality British manufacture." Gotta love it... Gary McCormick San Jose, CA Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 1/29/2009 7:13 AM From ppeters914 at comcast.net Thu Jan 29 14:31:15 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:31:15 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. Message-ID: <012920092131.13942.49822023000B9AA0000036762207020853CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> I like this one: Loose Unsoldered Connections And Splices Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "barterdude" > I was told Lucas stood for: > > Lights > U > Can't > Always > See > > Back when I was in college and president of the sports car club (yeah we had > to push with our feet through the floorboard back then) All the British boys > (and gals) were futzing with the electronics and complaining about their > MG's, Sprites, Austin Healey, Triumphs. > > Us Datsun guys had to change oil and filter and go racing -- and by the way > WIN - WIN - WIN SCCA E production (for 1500's and 1600's) and D production > for 2000's and C Production for the Z's. One race I took first in E in my > 1500, 2nd in D in a friends 2000 (he took first) and I took first in C in my > dad's 1970 Z car. FYI the fastest time of all production cars was my 1500 - > go Fairlady. > > Cheers -- Gary Lasater > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of jrdmf at aol.com > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:46 PM > To: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net; > granvillecomputing at hotmail.com > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > > Okay, I'll share one that was told to me by John Morton himself. > > ? > > "Does anybody know why the British don't make watches?" > > "Because they can't figure out how to make them leak oil!" > > ? > > Jon Frampton > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary McCormick > To: datsun ; Peter Harrison > > Sent: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:32 pm > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > > > > > Years back there was a woman who worked at my place of employment who drove > a > Mini Cooper which had a great bumpersticker. It said: "All parts falling off > of > this vehicle are of the highest quality British manufacture." > > Gotta love it... > > Gary McCormick > San Jose, CA > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 1/29/2009 > 7:13 AM > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as ppeters914 at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From daveandlindab at comcast.net Thu Jan 29 15:11:22 2009 From: daveandlindab at comcast.net (dave) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:11:22 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <8865377A32FB427DB7A398C886DD8EEE@delled48909442> I thought the 3 position switch was "Off" "Still Off" and "Smoke" I went to LucasElectronics.com to research the subject. I clicked the link, which didn't work, and then my computer fan slowed down and the monitor dimmed. I quickly went to Hitachi.com, it all cleared up. Just to be sure, I went to MagnetiMarelli.com, the Lucas of Italian cars. Again, link didn't work, but my desktop is now a gorgeous bright red with butter-soft leather trim and jewel-like icons that don't work. 3 of 4 Grandparents born in England, So I guess I'm allowed to poke fun :) Dave Brisco -----Original Message----- From: Peter Harrison [mailto:granvillecomputing at hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:44 PM To: datsun Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme umbrage at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British have a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One solution offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke kit, P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube and metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture (of the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics who do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my condolences. Peter Harrison BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my favorite Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. From RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM Thu Jan 29 16:03:45 2009 From: RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM (Schlegel, Richard) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:03:45 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC9EB7D975@e07ms1.insideocsd.com> Funny how we Americans can bash English cars and parts while our own Big 3 couldn't make a good car if their jobs depended on it! :-) PS Could you all remember to delete the extra parts of the email. Scrolling through multiple copies of the same email gets a little tedious. Take Care, Rich 1968 Datsun 1600 Roadster http://picasaweb.google.com/IAmRockinRich Member of the SoCal Roadster Owner Club http://higenki.com/socalroc/ Video of SoCalROC from the 2008 Japanese Classic Car Show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-kkdkaRRco -----Original Message----- Peter, Please know I was only joking about the smoke replacement kit, no offense was intended, but now let's be serious. Has anyone informed you that verbose rebuttal of any subject, especially if dignified or intelligent, may be confusing to those of diminished acuity? Mike From gsm at gregorysmorrison.com Thu Jan 29 16:27:37 2009 From: gsm at gregorysmorrison.com (Gregory S. Morrison) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:27:37 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics In-Reply-To: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC9EB7D975@e07ms1.insideocsd.com> Message-ID: On 1/29/09 3:03 PM, "Schlegel, Richard" wrote: > Funny how we Americans can bash English cars and parts while our own Big 3 > couldn't make a good car if their jobs depended on it! :-) If Detroit had paid closer attention to what Nissan and Toyota (Honda, etc) were doing in the 1960s they might not be in the mess they're in today...and every other day wherein fuel prices and austerity have taken front and center. And I will also add that based on my research back in the day of all the attainable roadsters, the Datsun Roadster (1600 or 2000) came out on the top of the list every time. No insult to English, Italian or other roadsters, but it was undeniable on multiple points. Sure, many may think an Austin-Healey looks nicer or is more valuable (maybe on the former, definitely as to the latter), but a Datsun Roadster is a better car dollar for dollar and pound for pound. Thanks for letting me air that out. I'll get back to work now. -Greg SRL31100494 From jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com Thu Jan 29 17:02:56 2009 From: jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com (Joe Russo) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:02:56 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] SU carb velocity stacks Check out Ram Pipes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <002001c9826e$1b219950$0402a8c0@D4RK97B1JR> I have a set of these on my 510 SSS - they fit nice. I run the foam UNI filter socks (oiled) over the ram pipes. Here's a pic http://datsun510.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=13709 (foam filters not installed) "For those who ask on occasion. This is the outfit in England that supports the original SUs. Some of the parts are interchangeable. I haven't verified it but I expect these will fit ours. _Ram Pipes_ (http://www.sucarb.co.uk/ProductCategory.aspx?ParentId=79)" From tputland at charter.net Thu Jan 29 20:27:06 2009 From: tputland at charter.net (Tim) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:27:06 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics In-Reply-To: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC9EB7D975@e07ms1.insideocsd.com> Message-ID: <20090129222706.QQQFV.1871833.root@mp06> AMEN to what Rich said. ALL OF IT. Should I resend it all un-edited? From aultgc at att.net Thu Jan 29 20:39:20 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:39:20 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] top cable clamps References: <8CB5064CA875FD0-1688-673@MBLK-M41.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <9EF54DFCA4BB4755B56BABF93AC1FE9C@gaxp1> Short answer: I can't get at the car right now to take a picture. Longer answer: The cable tensioners have a hook at the end which connects to the top frame. The frame has a (for want of a better word) boss on the lower side at the front where the frame meets the top bow. The boss is drilled and tapped for something like a #6-32 pan head machine screw. The screw, with a washer, goes through the hook to hold the cable end to the frame. Even perfectly installed, there is a small gap between the top and the vent frame/door glass at the front. It doesn't seem to create a problem in erms of leakage, but then, I have driven a roadster in the rain in a long time. Absence of the cable doesn't seem to make a difference. I don't have the cables for my '67 2000, but I do on my '66 1600/U20. If I could find a decent set, along with the brackets, I'd add them, but for form rather than function. Gary Ault ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: [Roadsters] top cable clamps > Could someone send a picture of how the cable tensioner ends are supposed > to fasten to an early '67?? Do they just go to the vertical bow?? > That?leaves a gap behind the window. ?I think I may be missing a part.? My > car came "some assembly required"? with no instructions and missing > parts.? We Midwesterners don't have the luxury of other cars to use for > visual reference!? I could also use a top latch for that car.? I have the > receiver, I just need the wire bail and flipper handle part.? Anyone have > a spare? > > > Russell Criswell > Vulcan's Forge > 3936 Broadway > Kansas City, MO > 64111 > > 816-931-6303 > 816-931-9378 fax > 877-531-1046 toll-free > www.vulcans-forge.com > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From aultgc at att.net Thu Jan 29 20:42:39 2009 From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:42:39 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. References: <8CB505A7ED89E8A-738-489@webmail-mf06.sysops.aol.com> <007301c98248$2548bd30$6500a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: Mike, Don't you know better than to go using 50-cent words on your two-bit friends? Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "MH" To: ; ; Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > Peter, > Please know I was only joking about the smoke replacement kit, no offense > was intended, but now let's be serious. Has anyone informed you that > verbose rebuttal of any subject, especially if dignified or intelligent, > may > be confusing to those of diminished acuity? > Mike > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: ; > Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 12:56 PM > Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. > > >> Crikey! >> >> Linda >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Peter Harrison >> To: datsun >> Sent: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 7:44 pm >> Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> As a native of England, I am required by British Law to take extreme > umbrage >> at facile denigrations of British manufacturers. Fortunately, we British > have >> a great deal of compassion for the former colonies and understand the >> knee-jerk jealousy that is concomitant with not being English. >> >> That being said, thank you for your suggestions and assistance. One > solution >> offered was to stop making left turns! Need I say more! >> >> I suspect that the creation of Lucas Replacement Wiring Harness Smoke > kit, >> P/N 530433, along with the very rare Churchill Tool 18G548BS adapter tube > and >> metering valve (so kindly mentioned by Stan, along with an actual picture > (of >> the former) supplied by Mike Hudson) was intended for American Mechanics > who >> do not understand the subtlety of a proper British Motor car. Again, my >> condolences. >> >> Peter Harrison >> >> BTW, we English also have the ability to laugh at ourselves and so my > favorite >> Lucas t-shirt depicts a 3-way switch. Off,Dim, & Flicker. Enough said. >> You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as aultgc at att.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From drlsmith at dccnet.com Thu Jan 29 22:05:10 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:05:10 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Lucas Electrics. References: <8CB505A7ED89E8A-738-489@webmail-mf06.sysops.aol.com> <007301c98248$2548bd30$6500a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: "...joking,..... smoke,.... no offense,... be serious,.... specially dim cuity? " Ya, sounds like you were at a party, discussing the Vancouver Canucks, and there were some special girls there?? Daryl From: "Gary and Cindy Ault" To: "MH" > Mike, > > Don't you know better than to go using 50-cent words on your two-bit > friends? > > Gary > From: "MH" > To: ; ; >> Peter, >> Please know I was only joking about the smoke replacement kit, no offense >> was intended, but now let's be serious. Has anyone informed you that >> verbose rebuttal of any subject, especially if dignified or intelligent, >> may >> be confusing to those of diminished acuity? >> Mike From Walter.Peterson at cox.net Thu Jan 29 23:20:08 2009 From: Walter.Peterson at cox.net (Walter Peterson) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:20:08 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Other SU carb velocity stacks and EFI SU & Sidedraft replacements. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <001901c982a2$cca33290$65e997b0$@Peterson@cox.net> My local Homie. Tell Gary, Walt says hi. http://www.twminduction.com/ThrottleBody/ThrottleBodySU-FR.html http://www.twminduction.com/ThrottleBody/ThrottleBody2900-FR.html http://www.twminduction.com/AirHorn/AirHorn-FR.html http://www.twminduction.com/airbox.htm Super bells: http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=5142 For tight places try these super short STUB stacks: http://www.aptfast.com/APT_Parts/SU_Parts/a_SU_components.htm http://www.aptfast.com/Images_Parts/Fuel_Sytem/Billet%20Stub%20Stacks.JPG Walter Peterson Goleta Ca, 93117 Street driven race motor 2000 3-Main(R) Solexes,cam etc. 5-Speed & LSD. Walt Peterson Goleta Ca From ronnie.day at gmail.com Fri Jan 30 09:53:16 2009 From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:53:16 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? Message-ID: <2faaebf80901300853u37724b43n6b2e97da3921343f@mail.gmail.com> Are there any places that sell wire that matches or comes close to the factory color coding and sizes? I'm finding "alterations" on the roadster that need to be fixed. Right now I just want to clean things up, not replace the entire harness. I know I don't have to, probably can't, match the colors, but I'd like to come close and I definitely need to match wire gauges. It's not good to have a chunk of 18 gauge in the middle of what was original a 12 gauge main power line. That's an engraved invitation to witness the "smoke outside the wire" syndrome. Neither desirable or good. I do want to pass on that I found a very nice ratcheting crimper for $25 at O'Reilly Auto that has swappable dies for both insulated and uninsulated connectors, You can even adjust the tightness of the crimp. IIRC, I also paid $25 or so for the heat gun I use at Fry's Electronics. If you're going to do auto electrical work, both of these tools make it easier and in most case better. Ron From ppeters914 at comcast.net Fri Jan 30 10:19:31 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:19:31 +0000 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? Message-ID: <013020091719.26879.498336A30007F884000068FF2200750784CBCEC79C9D0A9B0A9F9F@comcast.net> Anixter, but it's pricey. IIRC, minimum order is 25-ft. For now, I've been using wires from a 510 harness to piece stuff in. Almost any pre-90's Datsun/Nissan harness should have the right colors/gauge. Long-term plan is complete replacement with a EZ Wiring harness. No, it won't match stock, but I've noticed zero electrical/wiring issues posted by folks who replace the old 40-year old wiring. Pete -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Ronnie Day Are there any places that sell wire that matches or comes close to the factory color coding and sizes? I'm finding "alterations" on the roadster that need to be fixed. Right now I just want to clean things up, not replace the entire harness. I know I don't have to, probably can't, match the colors, but I'd like to come close and I definitely need to match wire gauges. It's not good to have a chunk of 18 gauge in the middle of what was original a 12 gauge main power line. That's an engraved invitation to witness the "smoke outside the wire" syndrome. Neither desirable or good. Ron From tom at datsun2000.com Fri Jan 30 13:35:51 2009 From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom @ Datsun2000) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:35:51 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] NOWROC Emergency Road List Updated Message-ID: Just a short note to remind about the Emergency Road List of roadster owners offering their garage, and sometimes beds for travelers who have problems on the NOWROC web site. I have recently added new list members in Anchorage, Alaska, and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. You can access the list at: http://www.nowroc.org/emergency_garages.htm This list was started several years ago by Calspeed, but when he left roadsters he did not continue maintaining the list. Suggestions for what to carry on the road are taken directly from his original list, and there is some good information here. If you would like to be added to the list send me a note and I will be happy to add your name to the rest. Tom 69 2000 - Mr. Hyde Portland http://www.datsun2000.com http://www.nowroc.org From drlsmith at dccnet.com Fri Jan 30 13:36:45 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:36:45 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] LSD Message-ID: Anyone know if this clutch type LSD can be made to work in the roadster....easily?? http://justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=516 Daryl From ljordan704 at netscape.net Fri Jan 30 13:53:00 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:00 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Oil pan removal Message-ID: <8CB5133DEF37BE9-1744-1370@webmail-dd12.sysops.aol.com> I'm getting some conflicting opinions on removing the oil pan on a 1600. Some say you must pull the engine to remove. Others say not necessary. What is the consensus, or are there any tricks to use? Thanks, Linda From gsglasgow at comcast.net Fri Jan 30 17:30:36 2009 From: gsglasgow at comcast.net (Gordon Glasgow) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:30:36 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] LSD In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000f01c9833b$23563090$6a0291b0$@net> If it's for the pickup, the side gears won't work. The pickup axles are larger in diameter and have a different number of splines than the roadster axles. Gordon Glasgow -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daryl Smith Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 12:37 PM To: Datsun Roadster List Subject: [Roadsters] LSD Anyone know if this clutch type LSD can be made to work in the roadster....easily?? http://justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=51 6 Daryl Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From az589 at lafn.org Fri Jan 30 17:31:39 2009 From: az589 at lafn.org (Stan Chernoff) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:31:39 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Oil pan removal In-Reply-To: <8CB5133DEF37BE9-1744-1370@webmail-dd12.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CB5133DEF37BE9-1744-1370@webmail-dd12.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20090130162636.03f8ba20@lafn.org> Linda, Just drain the oil and remove the bolts and nuts and it will drop straight down with nothing in the way. The gasket may be stuck and need some persuasion to come loose. I once removed a pan with the oil still in it because I had changed the oil pump and then there was no oil pressure. I had installed the oil pump gasket backwards at about 8:00 pm the day before leaving for Shasta on the first trip the car made after sitting for 12 years. I reinstalled the pan with the oil still in it. Stan = At 12:53 PM 1/30/2009, ljordan704 at netscape.net wrote: >I'm getting some conflicting opinions on removing the oil pan on a >1600. Some say you must pull the engine to remove. Others say not >necessary. What is the consensus, or are there any tricks to use? >Thanks, > >Linda From drlsmith at dccnet.com Fri Jan 30 18:16:21 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:16:21 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] LSD References: <000f01c9833b$23563090$6a0291b0$@net> Message-ID: <13D90D3BD8FC431EA382A8E7DA44BD5E@Daryl> Kinda figured something like that....... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gordon Glasgow" To: "'Daryl Smith'" ; "'Datsun Roadster List'" Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 4:30 PM Subject: RE: [Roadsters] LSD > If it's for the pickup, the side gears won't work. The pickup axles are > larger in diameter and have a different number of splines than the > roadster > axles. > > Gordon Glasgow > -----Original Message----- > From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net > [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Daryl Smith > Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 12:37 PM > To: Datsun Roadster List > Subject: [Roadsters] LSD > > Anyone know if this clutch type LSD can be made to work in the > roadster....easily?? > http://justdifferentials.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=51 > 6 > > > Daryl > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as gsglasgow at comcast.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From ljordan704 at netscape.net Fri Jan 30 19:30:05 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:30:05 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Oil pan removal In-Reply-To: <8CB5133DEF37BE9-1744-1370@webmail-dd12.sysops.aol.com> References: <8CB5133DEF37BE9-1744-1370@webmail-dd12.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8CB5162F66BF219-165C-1770@MBLK-D29.sysops.aol.com> The votes are in...no need to remove engine...just what I thought. Linda From ljordan704 at netscape.net Fri Jan 30 19:41:43 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:41:43 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] oil pan removal, part deux- gasket Message-ID: <8CB516496612CE1-165C-17DD@MBLK-D29.sysops.aol.com> How about the gasket?? Is the cork one OK?? How about the nitrile (sp?) I know you can't overtighten (3-5) and some say start in center and then move to the end. Also some use silicone and some use hylomar. ....Anything else? Linda From pat at hornesystemstx.com Fri Jan 30 20:19:58 2009 From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:19:58 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? In-Reply-To: <2faaebf80901300853u37724b43n6b2e97da3921343f@mail.gmail.com> References: <2faaebf80901300853u37724b43n6b2e97da3921343f@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <4983C35E.8060101@hornesystemstx.com> Ronnie, If you don't mind British wire in your car, try this company. I bought some of their wire several years ago to use to build my own harness. I wonder how many customers get turned off by the name of the company! http://www.autosparks.co.uk/ What colors ... er... colours are you looking for? I can cut some samples of the wires I have and send them up to you. Peace, Pat Thusly spake Ronnie Day, On 1/30/2009 10:53 AM: > Are there any places that sell wire that matches or comes close to the > factory color coding and sizes? I'm finding "alterations" on the roadster > that need to be fixed. Right now I just want to clean things up, not replace > the entire harness. I know I don't have to, probably can't, match the > colors, but I'd like to come close and I definitely need to match wire > gauges. It's not good to have a chunk of 18 gauge in the middle of what was > original a 12 gauge main power line. That's an engraved invitation to > witness the "smoke outside the wire" syndrome. Neither desirable or good. > I do want to pass on that I found a very nice ratcheting crimper for $25 at > O'Reilly Auto that has swappable dies for both insulated and uninsulated > connectors, You can even adjust the tightness of the crimp. IIRC, I also > paid $25 or so for the heat gun I use at Fry's Electronics. If you're going > to do auto electrical work, both of these tools make it easier and in most > case better. > > Ron > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1924 - Release Date: 01/28/09 19:24:00 > > -- --- Pat Horne 512.797.7501 Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- From daveandlindab at comcast.net Fri Jan 30 21:01:04 2009 From: daveandlindab at comcast.net (dave) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:01:04 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? In-Reply-To: <2faaebf80901300853u37724b43n6b2e97da3921343f@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <08594FEF2D7348A6B623780161F67107@delled48909442> "Fry's Electric"....I like that :) Original harnesses pop up on Ebay, Might be worth getting one, then rebuild and upgrade that one on the bench and swap into the car as an assembly. Wire color coding could be done right at the connectors. Use a white wire or a white wire label, magic markers to mark the factory color for an inch or two, and then cover with clear shrink to protect the markings. You can use a split poly harness to protect the harness where it's exposed. Adding a 30 amp Maxi-Fuse before the ammeter can save a lot of the harness, and isolating heavy loads, like the headlamps and especially fog/driving lamps, with a relay triggered from the OE wiring will give brighter lights and much less amperage in the switch and in the dashboard harness. Victoria British/LMC Truck sells one a plug in headlamp relay kit for about $25.00, just have to cut off the ugly yellow wire loom. Dean, and possibly others, sell the OEM matching plastic plugs and brass terminals as a kit, if you have the right crimper for the double crimp terminals, they go on great. If you want to be super thorough, tin the wires before crimping, then a quick touch of the soldering iron after the crimp will make a perfect connection. Add 1/2 " of clear heat-shrink, click into the plastic shells and you are good forever. Dave Brisco -----Original Message----- From: Ronnie Day [mailto:ronnie.day at gmail.com] From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Sat Jan 31 00:18:34 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 23:18:34 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? References: <2faaebf80901300853u37724b43n6b2e97da3921343f@mail.gmail.com> <4983C35E.8060101@hornesystemstx.com> Message-ID: OK ENOUGH - so our instruments may be a tad off the mark - but the WIRE!!!!!! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Horne" To: "Ronnie Day" Cc: "Roadster List" Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 7:19 PM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? > Ronnie, > > If you don't mind British wire in your car, try this company. I bought > some of their wire several years ago to use to build my own harness. > I wonder how many customers get turned off by the name of the company! > http://www.autosparks.co.uk/ > > What colors ... er... colours are you looking for? I can cut some samples > of the wires I have and send them up to you. > > Peace, > Pat > > Thusly spake Ronnie Day, On 1/30/2009 10:53 AM: >> Are there any places that sell wire that matches or comes close to the >> factory color coding and sizes? I'm finding "alterations" on the roadster >> that need to be fixed. Right now I just want to clean things up, not >> replace >> the entire harness. I know I don't have to, probably can't, match the >> colors, but I'd like to come close and I definitely need to match wire >> gauges. It's not good to have a chunk of 18 gauge in the middle of what >> was >> original a 12 gauge main power line. That's an engraved invitation to >> witness the "smoke outside the wire" syndrome. Neither desirable or good. >> I do want to pass on that I found a very nice ratcheting crimper for $25 >> at >> O'Reilly Auto that has swappable dies for both insulated and uninsulated >> connectors, You can even adjust the tightness of the crimp. IIRC, I also >> paid $25 or so for the heat gun I use at Fry's Electronics. If you're >> going >> to do auto electrical work, both of these tools make it easier and in >> most >> case better. >> >> Ron >> ________________________________________ >> Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html >> >> You are subscribed as pat at hornesystemstx.com >> >> Datsun-roadsters mailing list >> >> http://www.team.net/archive >> >> http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: >> 270.10.15/1924 - Release Date: 01/28/09 19:24:00 >> >> > > -- > --- > Pat Horne 512.797.7501 > Owner, Horne Systems pat at hornesystemstx.com > 5026 FM 2001 Lockhart, TX 78644-4443 > --We support Habitat for Humanity, a hand UP, not a hand OUT-- > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as granvillecomputing at hotmail.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tom at datsun2000.com Sat Jan 31 02:13:19 2009 From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom @ Datsun2000) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 01:13:19 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] oil pan removal, part deux- gasket Message-ID: Linda, As to the gasket, the original gasket is cork. You can get one from your friendly Nissan dealer, either automobile or forklift. When I purchased a pair of gaskets I priced both. Automotive was just under $18.00 for one gasket. Forklift was about $2.84 each if I remember correctly..... I bought 2 and still have one on the wall. For your R16 engine the H20 forklift engine has everything you might need in the block. The camshaft and head are different between the two engine models. If you can get the forklift dealer to sell you the parts (some won't for some reason) you can save a ton of money on a rebuild. Put an H20 crank in and you have a 2 liter R16. There is an H20 parts list in the tech page of datsun2000.com Tom Datsun 2000 - Mr. Hyde Portland http://www.datsun2000.com http://nowroc.org On 1/30/2009 6:41:43 PM, ljordan704 at netscape.net wrote: > How about the gasket?? Is the cork one OK?? How about the nitrile (sp?) I > know you can't overtighten (3-5) and some say start in center and then move to the end. Also some use silicone and some use hylomar. ....Anything else? > > Linda > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as tom at datsun2000.com > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From djaes at optusnet.com.au Sat Jan 31 02:47:33 2009 From: djaes at optusnet.com.au (David Jones) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:47:33 +1100 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? Message-ID: <200901310947.n0V9laMf011778@mail02.syd.optusnet.com.au> Hello all. Another alternate wiring source is this company in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. They may be worth a try for lengths of the appropriate colour coded wire. VINTAGE WIRING HARNESSES http://www.vinwire.com.au/bcd_list.htm Postal address: PO Box 2288, Ringwood North, VIC, 3134 Factory address: Factory 7, 477 Maroondah highway Ringwood, VIC, 3134 Ph: +61 3 9870 0583 | Fax: 61 3 9870 0529 |email: contact at vinwire.com.au Hope this is of some use! Cheers, Dave 2 x 1968 SR311 (Solex) 1 x 510 4 door sedan. From chalsted at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 05:41:37 2009 From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:41:37 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <200901310947.n0V9laMf011778@mail02.syd.optusnet.com.au> Message-ID: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> a friend of mine used to string wiring in aircraft and is willing to consider making up a batch of wiring harnesses, economy of quantity and purchase of the correct colors andB right gaugeB wire.... probably 10 at a time... which wiring harnesses are NLA and would be the most useful for him to be reproducing? will probably need to come up with correct connectors also. any thoughts on which harnesses are needed and source for connectors other than pulling off old harnesses? this is theB time of year he has enough time to do this kind of project, he's a wildlife control agent and things are a bit slow right now. Craig From twobeaners at earthlink.net Sat Jan 31 07:13:41 2009 From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:13:41 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> If you got the vendors involved for large enough orders, maybe they could sell them like hot cakes for 3 or 4 hundred dollars. Just an idea. mike ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "David Jones" Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses > a friend of mine used to string wiring in aircraft and is willing to consider > making up a batch of wiring harnesses, economy of quantity and purchase of the > correct colors andB right gaugeB wire.... probably 10 at a time... which > wiring harnesses are NLA and would be the most useful for him to be > reproducing? will probably need to come up with correct connectors also. any > thoughts on which harnesses are needed and source for connectors other than > pulling off old harnesses? this is theB time of year he has enough time to do > this kind of project, he's a wildlife control agent and things are a bit slow > right now. > > > > Craig From ljordan704 at netscape.net Sat Jan 31 07:32:13 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:32:13 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <8CB51C7D7718C5D-1108-1B4C@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> www.vintageconnections.com for terminals and connectors. Linda -----Original Message----- From: chalsted at comcast.net To: David Jones Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 4:41 am Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses a friend of mine used to string wiring in aircraft and is willing to consider making up a batch of wiring harnesses, economy of quantity and purchase of the correct colors andB right gaugeB wire.... probably 10 at a time... which wiring harnesses are NLA and would be the most useful for him to be reproducing? will probably need to come up with correct connectors also. any thoughts on which harnesses are needed and source for connectors other than pulling off old harnesses? this is theB time of year he has enough time to do this kind of project, he's a wildlife control agent and things are a bit slow right now. Craig You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From mark at dealermats.com Sat Jan 31 07:40:22 2009 From: mark at dealermats.com (Mark Dent) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:40:22 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: They are all available from Rallye and have been for years. NOS Nissan ones. http://www.datsunroadster.com/SUB_SECTION_DIRECTORIES/elec_harness.htm On Jan 31, 2009, at 9:13 AM, MH wrote: > If you got the vendors involved for large enough orders, maybe they > could > sell them like hot cakes for 3 or 4 hundred dollars. Just an idea. > mike From chalsted at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 07:48:18 2009 From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:48:18 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1956695054.2838111233413298940.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> didn't know they were all available, thought some of them were NLA. Craig From ppeters914 at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 08:05:26 2009 From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:05:26 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: Whomever does it should get confirmed orders with a 50-percent deposit up front. FWIW, an EZ Wiring harness and connectors will run $200 or less. I'm no master electrician, but I am not daunted by wiring. No way would I ever pay $300 or $400. Pete -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MH Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:14 AM To: chalsted at comcast.net; David Jones Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses If you got the vendors involved for large enough orders, maybe they could sell them like hot cakes for 3 or 4 hundred dollars. Just an idea. mike ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "David Jones" Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses a friend of mine used to string wiring in aircraft and is willing to consider making up a batch of wiring harnesses, economy of quantity and purchase of the correct colors andB right gaugeB wire.... probably 10 at a time... which wiring harnesses are NLA and would be the most useful for him to be reproducing? will probably need to come up with correct connectors also. any thoughts on which harnesses are needed and source for connectors other than pulling off old harnesses? this is theB time of year he has enough time to do this kind of project, he's a wildlife control agent and things are a bit slow right now. Craig From daveandlindab at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 08:01:49 2009 From: daveandlindab at comcast.net (dave) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:01:49 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] Replacement Wiring? In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Guess I won't make fun of the connectors, I think we hit a nerve :) If we keep pushing this, we may have a crazed sniper at the next Roadster event. With an Enfield, of course. Dave Brisco -----Original Message----- From: Peter Harrison [mailto:granvillecomputing at hotmail.com] OK ENOUGH - so our instruments may be a tad off the mark - but the WIRE!!!!!! From ljordan704 at netscape.net Sat Jan 31 08:33:26 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:33:26 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: <8CB51D065187259-1108-1D84@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> The EZ kit does the whole car, hood and dash, correct? Looks like Rallye harnesses are hood and dash separately. Also slightly different per their note on the site for early cars. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Pete Peters To: 'Datsun Roadster List' Sent: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 7:05 am Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses Whomever does it should get confirmed orders with a 50-percent deposit up front. FWIW, an EZ Wiring harness and connectors will run $200 or less. I'm no master electrician, but I am not daunted by wiring. No way would I ever pay $300 or $400. Pete -----Original Message----- From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of MH Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:14 AM To: chalsted at comcast.net; David Jones Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses If you got the vendors involved for large enough orders, maybe they could sell them like hot cakes for 3 or 4 hundred dollars. Just an idea. mike ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "David Jones" Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses a friend of mine used to string wiring in aircraft and is willing to consider making up a batch of wiring harnesses, economy of quantity and purchase of the correct colors andB right gaugeB wire.... probably 10 at a time... which wiring harnesses are NLA and would be the most useful for him to be reproducing? will probably need to come up with correct connectors also. any thoughts on which harnesses are needed and source for connectors other than pulling off old harnesses? this is theB time of year he has enough time to do this kind of project, he's a wildlife control agent and things are a bit slow right now. Craig You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From info at sportsimports.ca Sat Jan 31 08:44:30 2009 From: info at sportsimports.ca (Ross Mullen / Sports Imports) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:44:30 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <8CB51D065187259-1108-1D84@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> <8CB51D065187259-1108-1D84@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: <8F949264-C93A-457D-9FD9-A2464A54ABA9@sportsimports.ca> > We carry many of the factory wiring harnesses. We have reproduced > the 63-65 1500 three seater harness as well. call us for pricing. Check out our new web site we are presently working on at www.sportsimports.webhop.org Ross sports imports 604-538-5615 From info at sportsimports.ca Sat Jan 31 08:49:58 2009 From: info at sportsimports.ca (Ross Mullen / Sports Imports) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:49:58 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] sports imports new web site Message-ID: <8B04900C-0C6E-421A-8DBE-4D7E2CDC1EAD@sportsimports.ca> I am working on getting link up. sorry about the confusion. Ross sports imports From slowboy at cox.net Sat Jan 31 10:26:07 2009 From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:26:07 -0700 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: You get an EZ harness for $165.00 plus shipping and taxes if applicable. You will not want to re-use the pins and probably connectors and there are different ones throughout the harness. You got to figure at least another $100.00 for them. BTW, it is not just those white nylon and pin connectors. You also have the male/female blade, bullet/barrel, and multiple bullet/barrel. Then there are the flexible insulated shells that are over these connectors. I thought I saw some loop. It's been a while since I had one opened up. Hopefully that will include the crimping tools and wrapping tape. Those little pins on our cars have a double roll inward crimp. More shipping and taxes as applicable. Did you get any heat shrink while you were thinking about it? What colors and sizes? Cost? You are close to if not over the $300.00 mark and that does not include the oh by the way crap and oh F**k I can't believe I did that crap. We won't count time because we all we use our own time to save a buck. Then again, how much is your time worth and how long to get to look the way you want it to? EZ and Painless they are not. You do not get schematics with EZ and Painless. If you want one of those you have to sit with a meter, open the back of the fuse box and start taking measurements and matching to the wiring guide you get with the book. Then you have to draw the fuse box schematic from the measurements and book. Once that is done you get to make the connections to the car and draw the circuit into the schematic. This only applies if you want a schematic. If you never ever think you will have to troubleshoot your car electrically and won't need the help of the visual schematic, don't make one. Also don't think anyone on the list will know your one off wiring job. Think of EZ and Painless as an upgrade and it will be easier to swallow once you're knee deep in it. Add it up before you try and save a buck. It does not get any easier than a stock harness! -----Original Message----- FWIW, an EZ Wiring harness and connectors will run $200 or less. I'm no master electrician, but I am not daunted by wiring. No way would I ever pay $300 or $400. From michaelspreadbury at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 11:31:33 2009 From: michaelspreadbury at comcast.net (Michael Spreadbury) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:31:33 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Restoring a 1500? I have parts--- LOTS of them... In-Reply-To: <8F949264-C93A-457D-9FD9-A2464A54ABA9@sportsimports.ca> References: <709266849.2805261233405697008.JavaMail.root@sz0034a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net><007001c983ae$1ed19690$6400a8c0@LAP120><8CB51D065187259-1108-1D84@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> <8F949264-C93A-457D-9FD9-A2464A54ABA9@sportsimports.ca> Message-ID: I am having a shop cleanout of spare 1500 parts. If you are restoring a 1500 and need parts (especially mechanical parts) please drop me a note at michaelspreadbury at comcast.net I have 3 complete engine/transmission sets (one that has supposedly been rebuilt with over $500 in parts from Rallye) 2 complete frames with steering, axles, suspension, brakes, etc. One frame is complete with paperwork (original title) the other has no paperwork. Lots of spare drum brake assemblies, another rear axle, etc. 3 sets of SU carbs, air cleaners, etc. I also have spare fenders in restorable condition, 2 extra 3rd seats, and lots of other 1500 specific parts. Send me an e-mail with your parts needs... I want this stuff to go to a good home and don't want to scrap it, but I desperately need the space! Thanks, Michael Spreadbury Spriso Motorsports Corvallis, Oregon From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Sat Jan 31 13:43:23 2009 From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:43:23 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off Message-ID: <679673.24122.qm@web81006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Thanks to all who responded, it is in fact the Chevy 350 block off plate that will work. Perfect fit from Kragens. I got a itty bitty micro electric fuel pump 2-3.5psi and it works great. No pulsing and steady pressure. Think I'll get another as a spare for the glove compartment. Noticed that there is less racket from the engine without the original too. From daveandlindab at comcast.net Sat Jan 31 14:34:59 2009 From: daveandlindab at comcast.net (dave) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:34:59 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] source for replacement wiring harnesses In-Reply-To: <8CB51C7D7718C5D-1108-1B4C@FWM-D38.sysops.aol.com> Message-ID: His connections are excellent, I use them for some of my stuff. They fit perfectly as a set, but I'm not 100% sure they will mate with all the OEM Datsun connectors. I would buy one set of each, 2 wire, 4 wire etc and verify. Del is a great guy, customer service is second to none. His crimpers are excellent, best I've ever used for the price. Buy the whole set of dies. Dave Brisco -----Original Message----- From: ljordan704 at netscape.net [mailto:ljordan704 at netscape.net] www.vintageconnections.com for terminals and connectors. Linda From ljordan704 at netscape.net Sat Jan 31 14:35:50 2009 From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:35:50 -0500 Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off In-Reply-To: <679673.24122.qm@web81006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> References: <679673.24122.qm@web81006.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <8CB52030543B42A-125C-282@webmail-dx08.sysops.aol.com> Hi Tom, What was fuel pump you got? Might be good info for others. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Tom PRATHER To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net Sent: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:43 pm Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off Thanks to all who responded, it is in fact the Chevy 350 block off plate that will work. Perfect fit from Kragens. I got a itty bitty micro electric fuel pump 2-3.5psi and it works great. No pulsing and steady pressure. Think I'll get another as a spare for the glove compartment. Noticed that there is less racket from the engine without the original too. You are subscribed as ljordan704 at netscape.net Datsun-roadsters mailing list http://www.team.net/archive http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Sat Jan 31 15:10:12 2009 From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:10:12 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off In-Reply-To: <01e501c983e6$a35170b0$6400a8c0@LAP120> Message-ID: <811212.1949.qm@web81004.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Mike, The Micro electric fuel pump is by Mr Gasket Low pressure model 42S 2--3.5 psi. It's a cheapy I know about $25.00 and change. That's why I'm thinking of buying a spare (made in China). My MC carbs require very low pressure and thus perfect for my needs without a fuel regulator. There is another one that is rated from about 3psi to about 7,8psi. They look identical. My cheapy gauge even shows a steady flow and no pulsing. As for the blanking plate, it should work on the 1600 as well. Mounting surface looks to be the same on both the R16/U20. Do a search on Micro electric fuelpumps and these Mr Gaskets are every where. As for reliability, like I said it's made in China. I got it from WWW.partzfinder.com. At the time they were having a sale. To wire this up just run the +12 to ign wire thru a fuse block (I used a 7.5amp fuse) and ground - the earth. The car starts easier since you will be activating the fuel pump just prior to engine start. --- On Sat, 1/31/09, MH wrote: From: MH Subject: Re: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off To: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net Date: Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12:58 PM Hi Tom, Can I assume that will also fit the R16 block? What brand / part number electric fuel pump are you using? Thanks, Mike H. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom PRATHER" To: Sent: Saturday, January 31, 2009 2:43 PM Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off > Thanks to all who responded, it is in fact the Chevy 350 block off plate that will work. Perfect fit from Kragens. I got a itty bitty micro electric fuel pump 2-3.5psi and it works great. No pulsing and steady pressure. Think I'll get another as a spare for the glove compartment. Noticed that there is less racket from the engine without the original too. > ________________________________________ > Support Team.Net http://www.team.net/donate.html > > You are subscribed as twobeaners at earthlink.net > > Datsun-roadsters mailing list > > http://www.team.net/archive > > http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/datsun-roadsters ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.233 / Virus Database: 270.10.16/1926 - Release Date: 01/30/09 07:37:00 From drlsmith at dccnet.com Sat Jan 31 16:40:59 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:40:59 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] U20 stock fuel pump block off References: <811212.1949.qm@web81004.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Message-ID: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom PRATHER" > ......" To wire this up just run the +12 to ign wire thru a fuse block (I > used a > 7.5amp fuse) and ground - the earth. The car starts easier since you will > be > activating the fuel pump just prior to engine start." In the interest of safety, I would recommend feeding the pump through an impact switch which will turn it off in the event of an accident. You can get one from almost any newer car at the wreckers. I've used one from a mid 90's Escort - passenger side wheelwell area if you go looking....... Also might be an idea to hook it up through a relay on it's own fused circuit......... Daryl Smith From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com Sat Jan 31 16:41:44 2009 From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (Peter Harrison) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:41:44 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Eliza No Va Message-ID: Going off to the BBQ. Car started fine, stopped for gas, thankfully before I really started the trip, and no va no more. Brand New Coil was almost too hot to touch. Took a cab home to get the leaky, but functioning Lucas - still no va. Chris & Kevin think I might have fried the pertronics - Questions How do I test a distributor Any idea why this happened in the first place. All I did was swap the coil How do I test a coil Help!! I am an electrical klutz. Thx Peter From mzitterich at yahoo.com Sat Jan 31 17:10:35 2009 From: mzitterich at yahoo.com (Mark Zitterich) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:10:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [Roadsters] 1968 Roadster needs a new home Message-ID: <338883.13038.qm@web55502.mail.re4.yahoo.com> Hello Roadster list, I bought a 1968, 2000 last summer as a restoration project. I've been subscribed to this group since last summer and found the information and advice invaluable. Unfortunately my job is taking me to London in April and I can't take the car and prefer not to leave it stored indefinitely. The car came from Ohio and is in reasonable shape, and I deemed it a good start for a restoration. The PO placed a R16 engine in it that runs well. I started by installing a Boone EI system that has improved drivability significantly. I've tuned up the SU carbs (had to at 7300 feet) and changed out all the fluids (oil, gearbox, differential, brakes, clutch). Second gear synchro is going and that would be the next project. Brakes are good. Comes with a hard top and soft top. I've never driven it with either up. Gages all work but PO didn't reconnect the temp gage. Oil pressure is just past middle (45 psi) and steady. PO didn't reconnect speedo cable either. Assume this was disconnected when engine was swapped. I saw it while changing the tranny fluid, but didn't have the time then to mess with it. Has a coolant leak that is either water pump seal or gasket. Front bumper was an aftermarket thing that came detached and I have not bothered installing (needs a new mounting bracket). Sorry for the long post, but if interested contact me by email mzitterich at yahoo.com . I'm going to put it up on the Denver Craigslist in the next few days, but you guys seemed to be the real enthusiasts and so I thought I'd try here first. Paid $4K last summer. Open to negotiate, but don't have to sell it. Thanks, Mark From ronnie.day at gmail.com Sat Jan 31 17:11:56 2009 From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:11:56 -0600 Subject: [Roadsters] Color Wiring Diagrams? Message-ID: <2faaebf80901311611u76ec8f28wd7439acc76ad6573@mail.gmail.com> Do anyone offer one for a '70 2000? I have the B&W version, printed at 11 x 17 and laminated (IIRC at Staples for maybe $2 or $3), but a color version would be great for my tired old eyes. One of the guys on the 510 list did all the different flavors for the 510s and they're great. Ron From graemes at internode.on.net Sat Jan 31 17:27:34 2009 From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme) Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:57:34 +1030 Subject: [Roadsters] Color Wiring Diagrams? In-Reply-To: <2faaebf80901311611u76ec8f28wd7439acc76ad6573@mail.gmail.com> References: <2faaebf80901311611u76ec8f28wd7439acc76ad6573@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <1EEB18DE6EC64F338FBA3390661618F8@desktop> Here you go! http://tinyurl.com/av6uup "Do anyone offer one for a '70 2000? I have the B&W version, printed at 11 x 17 and laminated (IIRC at Staples for maybe $2 or $3), but a color version would be great for my tired old eyes. From drlsmith at dccnet.com Sat Jan 31 17:48:05 2009 From: drlsmith at dccnet.com (Daryl Smith) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:48:05 -0800 Subject: [Roadsters] Eliza No Va References: Message-ID: <7E9F88A773C2419BB32A95FB8ABAD9CC@Daryl> You are still using the ballast resistor? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Harrison" > Going off to the BBQ. Car started fine, stopped for gas, thankfully before > I > really started the trip, and no va no more. > > Brand New Coil was almost too hot to touch. Took a cab home to get the > leaky, > but functioning Lucas - still no va. > > Chris & Kevin think I might have fried the pertronics - > Questions > > How do I test a distributor > Any idea why this happened in the first place. All I did was swap the coil > How do I test a coil > > > Help!! I am an electrical klutz. > > Thx > > Peter