Now that the weather has finally warmed up enough to work outside I began
digging into my MGB and all I can say is that compared to a Datsun this car
is a nightmare to work on.
The timing marks are on the bottom of the engine so it takes 2 people to
time it. The distributor is on such an odd angle that you have to pull the
dizzy to change the points. And the list goes on.
It drives well though and as soon as I finally sort out the car it'll be
back on the road. The aluminum thermo elbow was disintegrated which I found
out after trying to change the thermostat and the vacuum advance doesn't
work which I found out about after giving it up a tuneup and testing all the
parts.
The car has numerous leaks because of the design of everything and all the
grommets are shot. The pedal box, if not well sealed, leaks tons of water.
I have to say buying a CA car was the best thing I did however as there is
not rust, except for surface rust and all the bolts come out easy.
Welll, I did some work on my Roadster and I finally drove it for the first
time in many months and it was sweet :)
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <RoadsterGB@aol.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 9:29 AM
Subject: Classic Car article
> Hi
>
> I don't know if 'Classic Car' magazine has a big circulation elsewhere in
the world - it's probably the most respected 'classics' mag in the UK,
though Classic & Sportscar runs it a close second. Anyway, I just had a call
from the Editor of the mag wanting the use of my Datsun 2000 next Thursday.
Apparently they're going to be running a comparison article of the following
cars:
>
> Datsun 2000
> Fiat 1500 Cabriolet
> Renault Caravelle
> Honda S800
> NSU Spider (497cc Wankel engined roadster - if the mag can get hold of
one)
> MGB (of course)
>
> An interesting and diverse bunch of cars dontchathink?
>
> The photoshoot/test is taking place at the MG Owners Club HQ in
Cambridge - it should be a real blast pulling up with a proper sports car. I
can't wait.
>
> Rob
> www.fairlady.org
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