When I raced my non-solex 2L it needed 4psi min doing frequent WOT bursts
Sent from my iPhone. Pls forgive it's auto-correct.
On Nov 29, 2012, at 11:51 AM, Gary Lasater <barterdude@aol.com> wrote:
> I have been running electric fuel pumps that I bought at most any auto
parts
> store that run the 2- 5 lb. range without problems for years. Had on 1500,
> 1600, and 2000 models with great results. Mounted on the frame just in
front
> of the rear wheels. Also eliminated the metal fuel lines in the engine
> compartment and went with the rubber tubing to help with any vapor locking
> potentials.
>
> Gary Lasater
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
> To: Roy Haslett <hrhaslett@yahoo.com>
> Cc: datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, Nov 29, 2012 11:48 am
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues
>
>
> Not sure on the SU's. For the Mikunis it's around 3.5 psi.
>
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> www.gordon-glasgow.org
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roy Haslett" <hrhaslett@yahoo.com>
> To: "Gordon Glasgow" <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
> Cc: "Tim" <tputland@charter.net>, "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net"
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:34:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues
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> whats the correct psi Gordon?
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> From: Gordon Glasgow <gsglasgow@comcast.net>
> To: Roy Haslett <hrhaslett@yahoo.com>
> Cc: Tim <tputland@charter.net>; datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues
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> Before you buy a new fuel pump, invest in a fuel pressure gauge. Lots
cheaper
> than a pump.
>
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
> www.gordon-glasgow.org
>
>
> From: "Roy Haslett" <hrhaslett@yahoo.com>
> To: "Tim" <tputland@charter.net>, "datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net "
> <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 9:56:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning issues
>
> Thank You everyone for all the excellent suggestions. B I have set all
valves
> and points. B Next I will set timing, then move to carb/linkage adjustment.
> Also considering replacing fuel pump as all filters are clear/clean.
> Roy
> ________________________________
> B From: Tim <tputland@charter.net>
> To:
> datsun-roadsters: autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent:
> Wednesday, November 28, 2012 1:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 1600 tuning
> issues
> B
> I have (as usual) nothing new to add. But, I will echo what others
> have said as well as Paul below. And also add that my running issues got
> worse
> and worse on my tired 1600 as the exhaust leak at the manifold got worse.
> Still waiting on my machinist to finish the head on my stroker. One step
> forward, two steps back.....sigh
>
> tim
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Paul
> Kort wrote:
>
>> Even on the race R16s, spinning up to 8000 rpms, we never had a
> timing
>> chain jump.
>>
>> B back to basics, set the valve clearance, set the
> ignition timing, then
>> work on the carbs.
>>
>> Paul
>> Ohio
>>
>> On Wed, Nov
> 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Pete Peters <ppeters914@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
> According to Roy, the head was rebuilt at 5k; the motor at 20k (was the
> timing chain/gears replaced at that time?). Engine was running fine up
> until
>>> a few hundred miles ago, then slowly deteriorated.
>>>
>>> Wouldn't a
> timing chain jumping be instantly noticeable? And, while
>>> possible, has
> anyone experienced a 1600 timing chain jumping? Isn't that
>>> more likely in
> the OHC engines (U20, L-series)?
>>>
>>> My money is on something more simple
> like floats and/or exhaust/vacuum
>>> leaks.
>>>
>>> This has been a fun thread.
> Eagerly awaiting the resolution!
>>>
>>>
>>> Pete
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