The cast iron heads use 3 studs or bolts to hold the thermo housing, the
aluminum heads use 2 bigger studs and 2 small bolts.
The above does not indicate the type of block as the head could have been
changed.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Harper" <roadsterdude1600@yahoo.com>
To: <LCinPhxAZ@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2001 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: Engine question
> That's an R-16 all right. Post the complete engine #
> and the listers can tell you whether it is a 3-main or
> 5 main bearing 1600, and whether it originally came
> with an aluminum or cast iron head. (you may have
> either on there now however) cast iron heads were on
> the really early engines (like mine) before #R-10606,
> and 3-main bearings before R-40000. My engine is
> early 66 and # R-01753
>
> Mike Harper
> '66 1600
> Charleston SC
>
> --- LCinPhxAZ@aol.com wrote:
> > We finally got our new baby home. Ended up taking
> > the path of least
> > resistance and called a tow company with a flatbed
> > truck. The cost was
> > pretty reasonable, about $20 more than if we'd
> > rented an auto transport from
> > U-Haul. Considering the ride was 23 miles, I think
> > it was a bargain, and I
> > didn't have to worry if it was properly tied down.
> >
> > Now that the Roadster is safely tucked away, I've
> > got a question. I know
> > that it doesn't have the original 1500 engine; we
> > believe it's a 1600. The
> > valve cover says Datsun and the head is stamped
> > Nissan. The serial number on
> > the head starts with an R.
> >
> > Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!
> >
> > Charlotte & Leonard
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