- 41. Re: Strange "presents" from PO's ?!?!?!? (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 00:47:36 -0500
- I wondered why I couldn't get the carbs to set up properly after acquiring my Roadster. I later found a bent needle in the back recesses of the console. Seems the PO had changed a needle and they did
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00040.html (9,009 bytes)
- 42. Re: Not another Brake Question NOT (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 18:41:07 -0500
- Chances are the front brakes still have air in them. They are a licensed b-- to bleed. Try bleeding them again. This time beat on the cylinders with a rubber mallet. This will break the air bubbles l
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00105.html (7,348 bytes)
- 43. Re: Engine test (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:32:45 -0500
- Yes, to some extent. Pull the spark plugs and valve cover. Squirt a liberal amount of kerosene or diesel in the cylinders and around the valve stems. Let is soak in and follow up with some oil in the
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00395.html (7,949 bytes)
- 44. Re: 3- or 4-point harness (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 22:18:22 -0500
- I used 5-point harnesses from "G-Force". The lap and sub belts bolted directly in place and fit perfectly. The shoulder straps took some special mounting. Best regards, Fred Schroeder '70 2000 SRL311
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-09/msg00116.html (7,974 bytes)
- 45. Re: Shocks - what kind? (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 23:32:45 -0500
- Be advised that not all shocks will fit through the hole in the lower a-frame requiring you to remove the spring. Koni's will fit and are what I'm running on mine. I find them quite adequate for my w
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-09/msg00132.html (7,664 bytes)
- 46. Re: Front Caliper rebuild question (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 01:45:25 -0500
- This is normal. In the center of the piston is a spring with a gripper that holds onto the pin. The spring retracts the piston very slightly when the brakes are released. This is to keep the pads fro
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-09/msg00216.html (7,687 bytes)
- 47. Re: WIRED (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 08:58:48 -0500
- The purpose of the ballast resistor is to drop the ignition voltage during normal running. It will usually run about 8 volts, give or take. When cranking, the battery voltage drops considerably thus
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-09/msg00251.html (8,804 bytes)
- 48. Re: Odds and Ends (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:06:59 -0500
- Ever notice that, in most cars, when you first turn on the ignition switch that all of the 'idiot' lights come on? This is a test function. Since the Roadsters don't have idiot lights this function w
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-09/msg00252.html (6,992 bytes)
- 49. Re: Best reading for SU carbs (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 23:28:02 -0500
- Try the following URL: http://www.jetlink.net/~okayfine/sutech.html LOTS of good info for SU's. Best regards, Fred Schroeder '70 2000 SRL311-13359 TDROC Home page http://schroeder-family.us e-mail ro
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00032.html (7,620 bytes)
- 50. Re: Poor Judgement (was Singing the praises of the rev limiter) (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:34:12 -0500
- I'm impressed. A response even more insipid than the original thread. Best regards, Fred Schroeder '70 2000 SRL311-13359 TDROC Home page http://schroeder-family.us e-mail roadster@schroeder-family.us
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00106.html (8,147 bytes)
- 51. Re: messages toooo many (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:45:18 -0500
- I don't know what kind of ISP you have but most will allow several mailboxes. I'm running seven at the moment in order to keep various activities separated. Just a thought..... Best regards, Fred Sch
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00145.html (7,376 bytes)
- 52. Trolls and flame wars (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 19:43:16 -0500
- I really don't understand why people get into arguments and flame wars on the list. I seriously doubt that there is much interest beyond the involved parties. People (a loosely applied term in this c
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00160.html (7,737 bytes)
- 53. Re: Address change (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:16:31 -0500
- <snip> Since I am retiring Congratulations, Pat! Now you'll have more 'Roadster time'! Best regards, Fred Schroeder '70 2000 SRL311-13359 TDROC Home page http://schroeder-family.us e-mail roadster@sc
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00220.html (7,650 bytes)
- 54. Re: High idle and misses (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 21:57:14 -0500
- I certainly agree with Mike on this one. I've been driving and tuning my '70 2000 for over 30 years. I've actually had to idle at 700 but it's garbage. Loads up and stumbles badly when throttle is ap
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00299.html (7,974 bytes)
- 55. Re: High idle and misses (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 20:26:28 -0500
- <At 650 rpms my alt wouldn't charge enough at night > Another valid point on the U20's. At 7000 rpm the alternator is turning close to 14000. By limiting the top speed of the alternator they won't ch
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00313.html (8,253 bytes)
- 56. Re: Brake caliper rebuild? (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 13:19:45 -0500
- If they are free of pitting they are a snap to rebuild. If there is ANY sign of pitting they should be replaced or re-built. Personally, I would have then re-built. It costs a few dollars more per cy
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-07/msg00099.html (7,579 bytes)
- 57. Re: Rear Brakes: 510 wheel cylinders? (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 19:56:54 -0500
- You might well be able to save your brake cylinders. Get the pistons and seals out. Take some 800 or 1000 grit wet/dry, soak the cylinder and sand paper with light oil and very gently polish the insi
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-07/msg00231.html (8,707 bytes)
- 58. Re: Sticking Throttle (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:28:18 -0500
- Yo might want to check around and find cap head (I think this is the right name) screws that require an allen wrench. Works great with a 'T' handle and will solve the problem perminatly. Not Datsun o
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-07/msg00456.html (7,949 bytes)
- 59. Re: Carb cleaning tip, what not to do (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:32:01 -0500
- I seriously doubt that they were matched at the factory. I suspect that it is a matter of wearing in over the years. Best regards, Fred Schroeder '70 2000 SRL311-13359 TDROC Home page http://schroede
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-07/msg00458.html (11,068 bytes)
- 60. Re: Dim Headlights (score: 1)
- Author: "Fred Schroeder" <roadster@schroeder-family.us>
- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 21:29:57 -0500
- passing car This is a common problem. The high beam relay needs to be replaced. Sometimes you can clean and adjust the contacts and save having to replace it. Vibration from high engine speed causes
- /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-06/msg00123.html (7,434 bytes)
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