- 241. Re: Regarding the Mystery Roadster on E-Bay (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:06:44 -0700 (PDT)
- Sure, I'll refund you exactly what you paid me! :^) Bring it by any time; I'd hate to have a dissatisfied customer! To be honest, I've owned five Roadsters and I've never looked at the VIN on the fr
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00546.html (8,438 bytes)
- 242. More wheels (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:01:55 -0700 (PDT)
- I just bought used Ultra 14x6 zero offset aluminum wheels (won on eBay auction). In a former life they were on a 240z. I test fit them and they fit except the rim is incredibly close to the brake pad
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00563.html (7,423 bytes)
- 243. Re: Fan spacer (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 16:00:15 -0700 (PDT)
- You can get them from Rallye http://www.datsunroadster.com. I got one and a four blade plastic fan a few months ago. Not too exciting - just a round spacer with one large hole in the middle and four
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00625.html (8,368 bytes)
- 244. Re: This Just in From TOKYO (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 16:01:17 -0700 (PDT)
- Looks awesome, but the steering wheel's on the wrong side! :^) == Adam '70 1600 SPL311-28181 http://www.picturetrail.com/abend Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00626.html (7,849 bytes)
- 245. Whadda think of my "new" wheels? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 12:33:36 -0700 (PDT)
- Well after all that talk of spacers and FWD 16x7 wheels I bought set of 14x6 zero offset wheels on eBay. In a former life they were on a 1973 240Z. Just got them mounted yesterday; what do you think
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00648.html (7,427 bytes)
- 246. Re: FW: Original Tire height (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 15:35:54 -0700 (PDT)
- I'm running 195/60/14 tires on 14x6 wheels. These same tires were on my stock 4.5" wheels and I never had any problems, although I believe most 195mm tires should be on 5.5" wheels minimum, from what
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00656.html (12,296 bytes)
- 247. Re: One tooth off? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 15:39:33 -0700 (PDT)
- The gear in the distributor tower can go in at any angle, so can easily be wrong. On the bottom, it only drives the oil pump, which is free-spinning so doesn't line up with anything. The teeth are al
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00657.html (9,451 bytes)
- 248. Re: Steering wheel (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 07:06:26 -0700 (PDT)
- For Grant wheels, use kit 4581. == Adam '70 1600 SPL311-28181 http://www.picturetrail.com/abend Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com /// /// datsun-roadsters@autox.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00698.html (8,064 bytes)
- 249. How to replace front wheel bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 12:41:35 -0700 (PDT)
- I want to install new inner & outer front wheel bearings. What is the best tool to remove the races from the hub, and install the new ones? Also, how do you check driveshaft universal joints? If they
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00716.html (7,179 bytes)
- 250. Re: How to replace front wheel bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:16:59 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks for the info, Sid and Bob! Adam == Adam '70 1600 SPL311-28181 http://www.picturetrail.com/abend Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com /// /// datsun-roadsters
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00718.html (6,948 bytes)
- 251. Next question - vague symptom (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 13:21:27 -0700 (PDT)
- I've had the front wheel bearings since May so want to get that done, thus the question. I'm also trying to figure out what my newly-devleped symptom is. It's a pretty vague description, but here goe
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00719.html (7,390 bytes)
- 252. Re: Tach Cable question (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:46:22 -0700 (PDT)
- Yes, but should I pronounce it tow-may-tow or tow-mah-tow? Or will there be a quiz later on the proper usage of damp and dampen? Heck, let's call the whole thing off. :^) Make a great connection at Y
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00727.html (9,963 bytes)
- 253. Vibration solved and wheel bearings (unrelated) (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 23:01:09 -0700 (PDT)
- Thanks to those who replied about the vibration. Turns out it the bolt holding my GM alternator (and two spacers, and the triangular bracket) on the smog pump bracket was slightly loose, which let th
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00749.html (9,235 bytes)
- 254. Upper A-frame bushings - do it myself? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 12:04:43 -0700 (PDT)
- The upper A-frame bushing on the passenger side has a lot of play. The driver's side doesn't feel bad; should I do them both? I understand the lower ball joints also usually are bad at the same time.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00762.html (7,404 bytes)
- 255. Re: Motor Number (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:20:16 -0700 (PDT)
- Engine # R-11820, which would make it a '66 engine, according to Rallye. It has three main bearings and SAE threads. Anything particularly unusual about it that would make you wonder? == Adam '70 160
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00785.html (7,688 bytes)
- 256. Re: 1600 needed for MGB Magazine article (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 20:01:24 -0700 (PDT)
- I say go for it, but don't be surprised if the article has a pro-British slant and a number of howlers (i.e. the Datsun is homely, copied the MG, has tailights from a Buick (no really, I read that in
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00789.html (9,905 bytes)
- 257. Re: CA black plate issue revisited (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 08:52:55 -0700 (PDT)
- Heck, why swap over everything? Why not just swap the plates? Who cares that the VIN on the registration no longer matches the VIN on the car, right? Just to be safe, swap over the VIN ID tag, too. I
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00858.html (8,251 bytes)
- 258. Tie rods and so forth (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:07:50 -0700 (PDT)
- OK, another "how do I check it" question: I know the upper a-arm bushings are bad on the passenger side. How do I check tie rods and ball joints? What should I look for to know if they are good or ba
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00922.html (7,239 bytes)
- 259. How to check 4-spd countershaft support bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:08:39 -0700 (PDT)
- I read in Tom Walters' FAQ: If the 4 speed is making a loud grinding noise, it really should be PARKED and inspected. There are two little $10 bearings, and shaft that need to be replaced every 60-80
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00923.html (7,531 bytes)
- 260. Re: How to check 4-spd countershaft support bearings? (score: 1)
- Author: Adam Bradley <ambradley@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 15:26:39 -0700 (PDT)
- Tom and all, Thanks for the info. Yes, it happens while the car is in gear, driving down the road. Unfortunately it's currently about 65 miles from home in Modesto, getting a new softop. I'll inspect
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2001-10/msg00928.html (9,365 bytes)
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