or so it seems!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bart McDonald" <bartmcd@pacbell.net>
To: "Bart @ work" <bart_mcdonald@acushnetgolf.com>
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 5:24 AM
Subject: Fw: Motor & transmission- resend for the 11th time
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bart McDonald" <bartmcd@pacbell.net>
> To: "Datsun List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2003 5:24 AM
> Subject: Fw: Motor & transmission- resend for the 11th time
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bart McDonald" <bartmcd@pacbell.net>
> > To: "Datsun List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 8:05 PM
> > Subject: Fw: Motor & transmission- resend for the 10th time
> >
> >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Bart McDonald" <bartmcd@pacbell.net>
> > > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 3:59 PM
> > > Subject: Fw: Motor & transmission- resend
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Bart McDonald" <bartmcd@pacbell.net>
> > > > To: "Datsun List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 8:29 AM
> > > > Subject: Re: Motor & transmission
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > I rebuilt my r1600 engine two years ago for around $2500. Bought
a
> > > > > rebuildable core from Les ($100), and a parts car that was not
> running
> > > > > ($50). This alowed me to drive while doing the rebuild. I had
the
> > > block
> > > > > bored and decked, crank polished, rods resized, new cam and
lifters,
> > new
> > > > > pistons and rings, head surfaced and valve job, new starter, water
> > pump,
> > > > and
> > > > > all the bearings and gaskets for that amont. I did the labor
(other
> > and
> > > > > machine work) so I really have no idea what that would cost.
> > > > > Where are you located? I have a (was running) short block, and
the
> > > parts
> > > > > from two motors,( heads, carbs, etc...) and a 4 speed trany I want
> to
> > > > sell.
> > > > > I am in the San Diego area.
> > > > > The Kit for a L18 swap sounds good, becuse you can get questions
> > > answered
> > > > > here, and parts might be easier to get.
> > > > > Has anyone looked into the 2.3l 180hp Quad4? These were in Olds,
> > > Pontiac
> > > > > and Chubys. Get everything for the swap out of a junkyard for
$300
> ,
> > > but
> > > > > again that is a swap.
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Naomi Lamb" <68datsun@nbnet.nb.ca>
> > > > > To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > > > > Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 4:46 AM
> > > > > Subject: Motor & transmission
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hello List
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I plan to do major surgery this winter. Removal of an offending
> 86
> > > > Chevy
> > > > > 4
> > > > > > cyl motor & trans from my 68 1600. Now, since I can't locate an
> > > > original
> > > > > > motor & transmission without major dollars being exchanged, I
plan
> > to
> > > > > locate
> > > > > > a more modern Nissan motor & transmission.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > There must have been somebody on the List that has done this.
> What
> > I
> > > > > would
> > > > > > like to know is what size motor should I attempt to locate this
> > > summer.
> > > > > The
> > > > > > plan is to stay with a 4 or 5 speed.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Thanks in advance
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Naomi Lamb
> > > > > > 68 1600
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