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Re: Stock modifications

To: "Marshall Colley" <mcolley@earthlink.net>,
Subject: Re: Stock modifications
From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 14:16:53 -0500
240Z alt w/some mods on early cars.

240/510 voltage regulators

240 brake drums

MGB rear clips (to hold down the rear bar) w/some mods

510 rear brake cylinders, but you need an adapter from SAE to metric.

Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marshall Colley" <mcolley@earthlink.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 12:35 PM
Subject: Stock modifications


> Gary,
>
> That's a great idea...I was wondering how to go about sharing such
> information. I've listed a few items below that might be helpful to other
> roadster owners:
>
> 1.  Replaced my stock alternator on my 68 2000 (mounted lower driver side)
> with a Delco DL-7122, the type used on a 68 Chevy C10 1/2 ton truck.  This
> was to provide 68Amps over the stock 30 to run my installed AC system.
> Bolts right in with no modifications other then a few washers and changing
> the plug . Lifetime warranty at Autozone or Checkers.
>
> 2.  A  "Wells VR715" regulator was used to replace stock, also Lifetime.
>
> 3.  Thermostat modification:   Autozone # 141804   Manufactures # 84838
> Thermostat housing (has 7/16-1/2"? thread for idiot light sensor) used in
> conjunction with standard housing to provide 2 threaded holes for stock
> sensor and idiot light.  An 180 degree thermostat Autozone # 261113,
> Manufacturer's # 330-180 was fitted into the new housing.  This
modification
> requires very minor changes of widening a hole with a circular file and
> changing the stud length.    Use Autozone # 886457 Radiator hose for this
> configuration (must cut to fit).
>
> If we can't get a site up and running on a regular basis then perhaps we
> members can post what we know works and individuals can maintain a list
and
> share it when requested.  Please post any such modifications,  the make
and
> model car it came from (if known) and/or source # codes.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Marshall
>
>
>
> Gary wrote:
>
> Appros of the ford clips for the door panels, there are a lot of domestic
or
> popular foreign parts that work on the Roadsters, the brake switch for
> earlies, windshield rubber from Triumphs, brake lines from Chevys, and
> rotors
> from Jags and Volvos, are some parts that come immediately to mind.
> Probably
> lots of other parts from other Datsuns as well.
>
> Is there (and shouldn't there be if not) a compatibility parts list to
> indicate what parts are swappable with other more easily obtained parts
from
> other cars.
>
> Thoughts and comments?
>
> I would consider maintaining the site if there isn't one now.
>
> Gary C
> red one
> black one
>
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