The weekend alternator learning project went well after checking the manual (no help) and archives (better English) and some help from the List. If what we found is any indication it might be a good
Does anyone have a source for the metal terminals for the various electrical plugs on the Roadster? Trying to keep things original where possible. Thanks Linda
You can find a complete set of white plastic connectors on the Fairlady products website, don't know if others carry them. However if you want to replace one wire and terminal, like I do , and keep
Little confused on the fan clutch removal process. After removing the 7 blade fan and the 4 bolt cover, a X shaped metal piece is in view, surrounded by a thin metal "clip" like thing contained in a
It looks like my master cylinder is leaking and I will need a rebuild or kit. Clutch goes to the floor with no pressure. When the clutch is in this scenario what effect does it have on the engine? W
One of the amazing things about this list is the very fast ability to get questions answered. Amazing really. It's kind of like being forced to land a plane and the tower is talking you down! :-) An
A question on the cold valve adjustment- Is it 0.20 or 0.21, and on a 1600 can you adjust the intake and exhaust of the cylinder the dist rotor is pointing to together? Also I am still confused abou
Looks like (2) 1/4 " brass plugs pipe thread for the large holes and (1)1/8" brass pipe thread for the small hole in the intake will work for smog removal Linda 68 1600 recurved distributor
i haven't heard the" brass vs steel "argument yet, what is your preference and why? And how often are the freeze plugs removed and cleaned? Also the block plug on my 1600 which looks like a big flat
Should we try to unclog it with a wire or take it out by the square base so the crud can come out? i don't think the screw is designed to come all the way out is it? linda
Seems weird that they can't locate the owner of these cars. Someone was obviously a fan. Can't the cars be trac ed thru DMV records? And if there is no clear title isn't buying one risky? Just wonder
I agree also. I enjoy the "top down" posts. If I was only interested in technical data then I would read the archives. Most stuff has been covered there anyway. I think part of the problem is "inform
Hope the cops are involved. As our cars become more valuable it would be nice if theives realized that our list would quickly pass the word about dubious sales and will not engage in receiving stolen
It looks like a fuel pump rebuild would be good idea, it is the "rebuildble" one, a Kyosha or something like that. Are the kits NLA or do vendors still have them? I know it's a diaphram replacement b
Should I replace the 7 blade fan with clutch in my car? It works but I thought I read they often fail. I believe I would need a spacer and a new 4 or 7 blade fan,, or is the fan usable in some way?.