Set the lash at 021 cold then when it gets hot to 017.
I think you may have a clogged gas line. Check fuel filter first and maybe
you should just replace it. Check gas flow by turning the engine over and
see if gas is pumped out from the disconnected fuel line. Check the screens
in the carb intake union. Remember to catch the gas in a can and not let it
spill onto the engine.
Check for spark before doing anything first and make sure all connections
are tight.
Hard to tell what's wrong w/o being able to "Play" with it.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Etheridge" <maurell@bellsouth.net>
To: "Datsun Roadster" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2001 10:59 AM
Subject: Non Starter?
> I can't get it to start? Took it to the shop. They got it to start by
> rotating the distributor about 180 degrees. It will run for about 45
> seconds then sounds like its starving for gas?
>
> Ran fine before it got too hot? Head gasket was blown. Replaced head and
> gasket and set lash at .017 cold. Could it have jumped time? What would
> cause this to happen.
>
> Jeff
> '68 1600
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