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141. Re: Head port build-up (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:22:57 EST; Use a hardwood dowel. You can cut the end at an angle to make a pointy scraper. Vacuum the port out when finished but the carbon bits really won't hurt anything as they pass through the engine. keit; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-01/msg00119.html (7,089 bytes)
142. Re: float bowl cover needed (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 18:47:57 EST; Lecture follows, The float bowl cover gasket is cork. It only needs to be snuged up, not cranked on. Too tight and it squeezes out causing leaks and possible breakage of the top. Now that I have that; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-01/msg00215.html (7,322 bytes)
143. Re: suspension parts (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 11:15:39 EST; The problem is volume. If you had a hundred thousand made they would be very inexpensive per unit. Unfortunately your up front cost would be pretty darn steep. Since only about fifty thousand roadste; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-01/msg00306.html (7,850 bytes)
144. Re: rat update and carb questions (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 18:14:55 EST; posted an update on the rat project - the new stuff starts with the "head" link from this page http://www.shiftco.com/features/the_rat/index.html I have a few questions about carbs for a '68 1600: Th; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00005.html (7,586 bytes)
145. Roadster Ranch Carbs, I'm dangerous now! (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 14:25:43 EST; Hello all, I've spent the last couple of days putting together a carb air flow test setup. It's pretty ugly but it looks like it actually works. Need to run more tests to make sure it is consistent f; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00025.html (6,695 bytes)
146. Re: wood dash (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 13:26:32 EST; Hello all, I installed a wood dash that the owner had fabricated from red oak. It looks great. The problem was that it was fairly thick, a little less than a quarter inch. The turn signal lights, swi; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00086.html (6,918 bytes)
147. Re: frozen nut on hub assembly (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:21:04 EST; Hello all, Careful with heating the suspension bolts red hot to loosen them. You will end up making them soft, exactly what you don't need. For manifold studs I spray them with Kroil, heat them till; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00170.html (8,570 bytes)
148. Re: frozen nut on hub assembly (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 11:47:10 EST; I agree. If you are removing the fastener and plan to throw it away and replace with new it's a good idea. Some places like holding fenders on is fine, but, take good care of your "life and limb" har; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00196.html (8,313 bytes)
149. Re: 66 Clock (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:04:57 EST; There is a quartz clock retrofit for the Z cars. I wouldn't think that the roadster clock is that much different. Also, the guts from the later roadster clock fit into the early clocks. keith; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00265.html (6,579 bytes)
150. Re: OT Lucas Electrics (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:43:08 EST; Don't be so smug. The electricals in the roadster is Lucas built under license. Amazing in that our copy works great and the original is such junk. I think the answer is basic quality control and bet; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00282.html (6,978 bytes)
151. Re: Got the Head off!!!! Check out the Pics. (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 12:31:19 EST; Doesn't really look that bad. A couple of new valves and seats, a little smoothing on the head and piston and it should be in pretty good shape. Check the inside of the piston crown for any bulging; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00389.html (8,556 bytes)
152. Re: Got the Head off!!!! Check out the Pics. (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 20:05:21 EST; Let's try again with the trailer removed so it gets sent out. Yes, this should be a mostly at home job. Get some craft paper and tape off the top of the engine leaving the gouge exposed. Dremmil off; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00396.html (10,494 bytes)
153. Re: Cop stories (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:03:31 EST; Having refurbished a number of these I can vouch for this problem. The clearance between the service screw and the thermo/fuel valve thing is tight and if the float bowl rocks in the rubber mount it; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00438.html (8,531 bytes)
154. Re: Way Off Topic: What the heck is this (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:13:14 EST; _http://www.donovanengineering.com/_ (http://www.donovanengineering.com/) _http://www.donovanengineering.com/Blocks/HC700BigBlock.html_ (http://www.donovanengineering.com/Blocks/HC700BigBlock.html) h; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00445.html (8,199 bytes)
155. Re: Head gaskets (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:25:49 EST; Let's talk about warped heads. For the head to seal and the cam to turn properly the combustion chamber side of the head and the cam tower mounting pads must be flat and parallel. When the head warps; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-12/msg00474.html (9,547 bytes)
156. Re: Priming SU's (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2004 14:52:01 EST; I usually use starter fluid in the spray can. Take off the air cleaner, raise the slide and squirt some in. The other option is the remove the float bowl overflows and CAREFULLY pour gas in to fill t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00003.html (7,264 bytes)
157. Re: Nasty metallic scraping sound (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2004 21:44:19 EST; Take the fan belt off and turn the water pump, alternator and air pump(if you have one) by hand. Could be something like a water pump stud sticking out a little far and hitting the pulley. Try start; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00061.html (7,211 bytes)
158. Roadster Ranch Hitachi/SU carbs (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 00:32:35 EST; Hello all, I'm finally getting some 1600 carbs together. I've got a set of late 1600 (smog ports on manifold and 8 mm by 1.25 mm air cleaner bolts) carbs and manifold ready to go. Mucked through my w; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00093.html (6,681 bytes)
159. Re: 2L Carb removal advice (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:09:48 EST; I'll assume you're talking SU carbs. I think what you need is a short wrench. Also the carb may need to move away from the manifold to get the nuts off the studs. Remove the top nuts and as you loose; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00128.html (7,187 bytes)
160. Re: Priming SU's Update (score: 1): Author: Keith0alan@aol.com; Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 16:19:09 EST; Well, there are only a couple things left. Take the float bowl cover back off, remove the fuel inlet fitting and float valve and make sure they are clear and free. My bet is gummed up float valves. O; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00134.html (7,880 bytes)

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