[Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

[ljordan704 at netscape.net]

 Good idea to check all the wiring too. Coil OK?, ignition switch wires OK?
starter wires OK? Those electrons have to get around.
Also carb screens in the carbs OK? rubber fuel lines intact?
You might be able to start it with one of these items not working well but my
feeling these days is to check all of that first. However I didn't know to do
all that in the beginning of course!
An EI dizzy did make a big difference in my car, I think with starting too,
actually. Maybe because all those little wires got cleaned etc. I don't see
why you couldn't set that up now, especially if you are going to be getting
one anyway.
You may need a bunch of clear fuel filters to clear out the tank gunk.
Fuel pump may be gummed also... Is it leaking?

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
To: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Apr 7, 2011 10:44 am
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...


Don't just start throwing money & parts at it. Get the car running first,
then drive/evaluate to determine needs/desires.

1. EI dizzy highly recommended. However, car should still start with
existing points system.
2. ???
3. You need to figure out why the car is overheating as it may not be the
radiator. A newer or 3-row recore won't hurt, but if the existing radiator
is good, why spend the money?

Pete


-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of chuckkyle
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 9:39 AM
To: Ronnie Day
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Thanks for the input - so if I try and start it...

thanks all for the input, once again..  I am heading to the auto shop this
evening to get my basket full of goodies to give it a shot tomorrow.  This
does beg three additional questions.

1.)  Recommend getting the EI Dizzy and replace the points one that I have?
2.)  Currently have the old design oil filter, upgrade to a modern oil
filter?
3.)  Have the orginal radiator (I think 2 core) upgrade to something newer?

Thanks again.  Oh and for the ones wanting to know if I want to sell it
(cheap), I have had the car since college (about 20 years) so I would like
to keep it :-)


Chuck
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