I think the shim was on the idler box.
Paul
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----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick J. Horne <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
To: Amy & Erik <erikandamy@integraonline.com>
Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 8:37 AM
Subject: Re: Alternator/steering swap +(random ramblings)
> The shim that I have came with my '70 steering box. It is packed away
> right now, or I would look at it. After I sent the mail to you I got to
> wondering if the shim was on the idler box instead, but I don't think so.
> I don't see the shim listed in my parts manual.
>
> Does someone else remember a shim, or do I need more wachy weed?
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
>
> Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor, Future planner
> CS Dept, University of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712 USA
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>
> On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Amy & Erik wrote:
>
> > <snip>I think you need to look through your parts pile again before
cutting
> > the
> > frame. There should be a 1/4" thick shim thag goes between the steering
> > box and the frame. This should allow you to install the box without
> > cutting the frame.>
> >
> > Pat
> > I am not sure about that. If I shimmed either the side or the top, it
would
> > worsen the problem. The box can't go any higher or any further to the
> > driver's side. Is the shim <another> part unique to the 67.5?:)
> >
> > More questions:
> > For those of you with a home parts washer. What do you do with the
dirty
> > solvent?
> >
> > Anybody know of a sure fire way to get the smell of Gunk Liquid Wrench
off
> > your hands? I washed mine with Lava, Dawn, Some Citrus degreaser, Dial,
and
> > some fancy raspberry "display soap" we had sitting around. Then
showered
> > using coal tar shampoo (strong smelling stuff).
> > I could still smell it on my hands.
> >
> > I got a message from Geocities today about my exceeding the allowable
page
> > views on my site. How many people are on this list anyway?
> > Erik Smeby
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Patrick J. Horne" <horne@cs.utexas.edu>
> > To: "Amy & Erik" <erikandamy@integraonline.com>
> > Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 12:34 PM
> > Subject: Re: Alternator/steering swap
> >
> >
> >
> > Eric,
> >
> >
> > I am slowly getting to the point where I will do the same installation,
> > but in a 67.5, which requires going from a 1 piece steering rod to the
two
> > piece. This will be a bigger job, but doable. You also have your
ignition
> > key on the left, while mine is on the right. I will be modifying my
column
> > to allow the key/lock/ignition to be on th eright side of the column.
> >
> > I hope to get to the steering wok early this summer, right now I need to
> > finish building my shop!
> >
> > Peace,
> > Pat
> >
> > - Support Habitat for Humanity, A "hand up", not a "hand out" -
> >
> > Pat Horne, Network Manager, Shop Supervisor, Future planner
> > CS Dept, University of Texas, Austin, Tx. 78712 USA
> > voice (512)471-9730, fax (512)471-8885, horne@cs.utexas.edu
> >
> > On Sun, 17 Mar 2002, Amy & Erik wrote:
> >
> > > Greetings
> > > I am thinking about swapping the stock alternator over to the other
side
> > on
> > > my U20. Can it be done with the existing hardware? And can you see
the
> > > timing marks with the alt over on the right side?
> > > Does anyone have on-line photos of this conversion?
> > >
> > > I have also started my steering swap- early to late model boxes etc.
So
> > far
> > > I have torn down the front, and did just a little of trial fitting.
> > Check
> > > progress at http://www.geocities.com/smedly_whiplash/ if you would
like.
>
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