Didn't the 2000 also have a panhard rod on the rear
axle and frame?
>R Haug wrote:
>>
>> Mick T wrote:
>>
>> > Hello all,
>> > I'm researching the differences in roadsters, particularly in suspension,
>> > brakes, and differentials. Years 1966 to 1970. Also, is there a difference
>> > between the 1600's and the 2000's for these areas? I've found a few
>websites
>> > that go over the cosmetic differences, but not about the areas I've listed
>> > above. Does anyone know of such a site?
>>
>> Mick,
>> I do not know of a site, however the differences between these years is
>somewhat
>> straight forward.
>> All models had disc brakes front and drums for the rear.
>> 2000 came with the finned aluminum drums standard with less un-sprung weight.
>> 1600 came with the steel drums on the rear as standard.
>> The aluminum drums for the 2000 fit the 1600 with no modifications.
>>
>> There is a difference in the rear wheel brake cylinders. 3 sizes offered
>> 2000 --- 3/4 inch standard
>> 1600 --- 13/16
>> another option 11/16 I think that
>> this was harder to find?
>>
>> Differential gearing was: 3.89 for the 1600
>> 3.70 for the 2000
>>
>> Not sure about the front coil springs, however the weight was about the same
>> between the 2 engines.
>> Rear spring rates were a little different. I do not know the differences
>> exactly.
>> The Bob Sharp manual mentions that the 66 rear leaf spring was stiffer than
>67
>> to 70.
>> The 66 springs were recommended for competition. Supposedly a bit
>better
>> than the actual
>> competition leaf springs offered by nissan as mentioned in the Bob
>Sharp
>> race prep manual.
>>
>> Frames are (or should be) the same.
>>
>> Steering boxes were changed is 69 I believe.
>> 66, 67 had worm drive steering boxes and a specific idler box.
>> Not exactly sure of 68
>> 69, 70 had reciprocating ball steering boxes with a different idler box than
>> above.
>>
>> Bob
>> 67.5
>
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