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Re: 1600 Su's

To: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>,
Subject: Re: 1600 Su's
From: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@texoma.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:56:02 -0600
Check out Apple Hydraulics at   http://www.applehydraulics.com/
They did mine for half of what Z-Therapy wanted.  Apple uses the original
shaft and replaces bushings and seals.  Did a great job on 2K SU's
Best regards,

Fred Schroeder
Denison, TX
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Reg e-mail  sitsinwest@texoma.net
Home page  http://home.texoma.net/~sitsinwest
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian St. Jacques" <brian@varatouch.com>
To: "Datsun-Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:58 AM
Subject: 1600 Su's


> Hello out there,
>
> I have a question regarding re-bushing the throttle shafts on the 1600 SU
> carbs. I just pulled mine in order to do a rebuild on them and the first
> thing I checked was the throttle shafts. At WOT, there is about .020" of
> side to side movement of the butterfly valve that goes away when it is
> closed. As for the shaft play in the bushing, I would say there is
probably
> a good .001" of slop.
>
> So does it sound like these carbs are in need of new bushings? If so, what
> is the "reasonably priced" route to go? I looked at the Z-Therapy site and
> there carbs are a little more than I am looking for in price and
condition.
> I am more than willing to go after the rest of the rebuild myself, but I
> would rather not get into the shaft bushings. As always, your help is
> greatly appreciated!
>
> Brian
> '68 1600
>
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