I think Tim is correct -- this 1600 was a very very early model (#00096) and
I have the old green cover service manual. While I couldn't see it clearly
in the book last night, when I knew what to look for I could see that the old
rubber insulators were used. What a resource this list is. (Yes, the
manifold uses 5/16 bolts for the heat shield.)
Looks like I'll have to remove the longer studs to fit in the rubber
connector.
I'll consider getting a set from a vendor if they are still available. I had
the engine redone in 1983 and I think the shop probably lost a lot of parts!
I wonder if anyone thinks the phenolic insulator which hard locks the carbs
to the manifold is better than the rubber block which "isolates" the carbs
from the manifold.
Gary C
In a message dated 2/13/02 10:46:18 PM Pacific Standard Time,
corcoran@bainbridgeisland.net writes:
> Gary,
> Take a look at a manual or parts book. I wonder if you don't have the right
> type of carb insulator. Again I'm a bit shaky with 1600's but some cars use
> two mounting points for the insulators and two other ones for the carbs.
> There probably was a good reason. I think you should have rubber
> insulators,
> not phenolic and the insulators will also have 4 holes. Many owners
> replaced
> insulators with cheaper or easier to locate replacements. Does the intake
> manifold also have 5/16 screw holes for the heat shield?
> http://www.datsunroadster.com/PIC_PAGES/NEW_PARTS_PIC_PAGES/161-86-2.htm
> 1500/early 1600
> http://www.datsunroadster.com/PIC_PAGES/NEW_PARTS_PIC_PAGES/161-87-2.htm
> phenolic 1600
> Tim C
> 2 '64 1500 Fairlady's
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