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1. Re: Any techniques for getting new Tach cable installed? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Thu, 7 Sep 2000 09:12:23 -0400; The tach cable can be replaced from under the dash. It is all in the fingers, and perhaps an assortment of slip joint pliers. I have connected and disconnected mine several times. It can be very dif; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00223.html (7,976 bytes)
2. Re: OT - 510 Appreciation (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 08:57:49 -0400; I made a half harted attempt at putting a 240Z rear end in a Roadster in the late 70's. This is a "Chapman" rear end in a very good execution. The hole assembly arrives as a "package", diff, lower ar; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00251.html (9,509 bytes)
3. Re: Opinions wanted. 67.5 2L value? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:42:29 -0400; I think $2000 dollars is fair considering the age and what else you could buy for the money. Hell , There is a 1985 M-B 300 in immaculate condition available in my area for less than $4000. Why peopl; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00438.html (8,823 bytes)
4. Re: Opinions wanted. 67.5 2L value? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 16:55:48 -0400; Hey! Andrew! What Gives? I didn't see the ;-) in your reply. I don't even have a 2000, only a "lowly"1600. (It was given to me however, by a woman friend who just couldn't keep up with it even after; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00457.html (9,314 bytes)
5. Re: Towing a car for the first time (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:10:35 -0400; Rigging a trailer. Place a pair of chains to the rear leaf spring shackles. and spread them to the corners of the trailer. 3/8" to 1/2 inch size will serve, larger if available. The fixing points on; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00515.html (9,941 bytes)
6. Re: Towing a car for the first time (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:41:23 -0400; Regarding safety/ If the car weighs 1700 pounds and you can panic stop at 1 g, The rear tie down straps only need to hold a ton to carry the static load. The actual load during even a moderate crash; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00518.html (8,516 bytes)
7. Re: rust proof paint??? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 13:13:33 -0400; The conversion coatings, such as POR, must be overcoated with a sealing top coat. These films are very porous and perform badly in damp areas. Disregard this warning is you live in Yuma! Oh! how I ha; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00580.html (7,806 bytes)
8. Re: Fuel Pump Pressure (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2000 10:19:08 -0400; regarding the action of the fuel pump I offer these general comments. The pumps are based on displacement of a suitable "Piston". This is generally a rubber diaphragm activated by a solenoid in the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00628.html (9,168 bytes)
9. Re: Washington State TAXED (OT) (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:35:40 -0400; Vermont does the same. I pulled a non-roadster out of the woods and fixed it up as a winter runner. It actually cam out nice. Vt motor vehicles valued it at over $2k and I had less than $200 into it; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00665.html (10,020 bytes)
10. Re: PING PING (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:31:25 -0400; 1,1,1 is a safety solvent with respect to flammability, relative to other contemporary solvents. It is restricted as an ozone depleting substance. Deliberately concentrating and inhaling fumes may im; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00910.html (8,239 bytes)
11. Re: Re[2]: Pertronics (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 08:48:55 -0400; Electronic ignition systems do not require "dwell" as do point coil systems. The solid state devices allow maximum coil saturation time along with instant "Break" at the time of firing. At least in t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00911.html (7,632 bytes)
12. Re: Industrial solvents (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 14:21:57 -0400; Are you indicating that I should discontinue my use of body fillers and fiberglass polyester resins? The catalysts for each are MEK or worse MEKP. I think you over react. regards Calvin Grandy; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-09/msg00929.html (7,560 bytes)
13. Intstruments (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 13:06:27 -0400; Can anyone advise me of the range of resistance (in Ohms) of a normally operating fuel level sending unit for a 69 1600? Full = ??? ohms Empty = ??? ohms Regards Calvin Grandy; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00019.html (6,451 bytes)
14. Re: Brake squeek from hell (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000 17:59:10 -0400; Not for racing applications, (too much heat), but I have always found that a single layer of duct tape on the back of the pads has worked to quiet every squeaking brake I have come across. I even do; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00141.html (7,266 bytes)
15. Re: Gas Tank (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:03:27 -0400; Beware! Rubber lines can restrict the passage of fuel under the action of the mechanical fuel pump. (suction) This is especially a problem at any bend. Those with in tank pressure pumps may disregard; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00187.html (7,306 bytes)
16. 300 SX ingine swap? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2000 17:53:17 -0400; I am being given a 300 SX turbo. Complete car. I am considering it for the driveline. Eng, trans. Somebody has put this into their "Sports",yes? I had viewed some pages but can not recall where. Com; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00282.html (6,567 bytes)
17. Fw: Comp Springs? (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 17:34:27 -0400; Perhaps you could put some droop snubbers (wire cable or straps) around the A arms. The dampers should perform this function on standard travel/sprung set ups, but with your reduced spring length, I; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00467.html (7,452 bytes)
18. hood prop (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:22:19 -0400; Can anyone tell me the diameter and length of the hood prop for our roadsters? "Bend to bend" Mine is missing, and I would like to make an "original type" replacement. I could measure the distance wi; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00579.html (6,692 bytes)
19. Re: Roll bars, Timing and Carbs (was: bolt holes) (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:48:39 -0400; You may have sinking floats in the carbs. After exposure to fuel, they take on some of it and start to get a bit heavy. This causes an over rich condition and poor running. I only speak of this caus; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00670.html (9,763 bytes)
20. Re: Tranny Update & Questions (score: 1): Author: "Calvin Grandy" <cmgfam@sover.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:00:55 -0400; And the trans mount. At least turned around or modified. regards Calvin Grandy; /html/datsun-roadsters/2000-08/msg00812.html (8,276 bytes)

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