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1. Re: high rpm (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:41:47 -0700; I suggest you set the engine to TDC as Pat recommends by bring the #1 cylinder to TDC with the sparkplug out. With the engine at TDC, the harmonic balancer mark should be at TDC, the crank keyway sh; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-09/msg00365.html (9,296 bytes)
2. Re: Spare Tire (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 20:45:26 -0700; Be careful not to run with different diameter tires on the rear axle for an significant distance, this forces the side gears to rotate continuously. The side gears are plain steel-on-steel bushings a; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-04/msg00266.html (7,446 bytes)
3. Re: Lug Nut Torque (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:49:33 -0800; 65 ft-lbs. The value is actually in the factory (clymer) service manual, page 128 "Sectional View of the Front Axle and Disc Brake". Shown as 8-9 kg-m, this converts to about 58 to 65 ft-lbs. I use t; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-03/msg00305.html (6,834 bytes)
4. Re: FYI ... Interesting info on ball joints (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:14:03 -0800; Seems to me an easier and safer solution to fabricating a replacement copy of the OEM ball joint is to find an existing ball joint that matches the steering knuckle taper and adapt it to mount in the; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-02/msg00054.html (8,056 bytes)
5. Re: zinc or cad plating (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:57:44 -0800; For corrosion resistance the Cadmium is better than Zinc. The yellow finish on either is a chromate conversion (non electrolytic dip in a chromic acid solution) and keeps the Cd or Zn from tarnishin; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-02/msg00172.html (7,858 bytes)
6. U20 Lower chain death rattle? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:40:02 -0800; It sounds like my roadster has developed a lower chain rattle, I originally thought this was a bad water pump and replacing it cured the problem for awhile. I get this rattle occasionally right after; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-02/msg00173.html (7,759 bytes)
7. Fw: U20 Lower chain death rattle? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:02:14 -0800; It sounds like my roadster has developed a lower chain rattle, I originally thought this was a bad water pump and replacing it cured the problem for awhile. I get this rattle occasionally right after; /html/datsun-roadsters/2005-02/msg00174.html (7,802 bytes)
8. Re: Possibly bad cylinder what to check? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:06:54 -0800; Hi Dan, John offers some good troubleshooting tips... A few things to add: First the obvious, don't start it until you're sure you know what's wrong. As far as dropping a valve seat and having it bou; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-11/msg00203.html (7,996 bytes)
9. Re: (OT) Maxima computer chip key (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:13:03 -0700; I got this from nissanhelp.com, it's for Infiniti but as you know the I35 and Maxima are very similar... <http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Common/reprogram_key_fob.htm> Reprogram Key Fob QX4, 1; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-10/msg00439.html (9,269 bytes)
10. Re: Oil pressure (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:37:18 -0700; Sounds like someone installed an aftermarket electric oil pressure sender where the gauge line should hook up. Remove the sender and connect the oil line, I think this is 1/8" standard pipe thread (b; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-08/msg00418.html (6,921 bytes)
11. Re: Wheel bearing whine? (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2004 12:19:47 -0700; Are you sure it is wheel bearing noise? Hitting the brakes shouldn't effect the wheel bearing, typically you will not hear a bad wheel bearing until it is pretty far gone and then the noise is more; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-07/msg00054.html (8,958 bytes)
12. Solex jets - accel pump advice, etc. (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 12:35:04 -0700; I have been fooling around with Solex jets and would like some more opinions Engine is a 68 U20, B-cam, Solex manifold with all vacuum ports tied together, late model Mikuni 44PHH carbs (single wingn; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-05/msg00321.html (8,477 bytes)
13. Oil galley plugs and Solex (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 12:45:19 -0700; I seem to recall a thread long ago about needing a different oil galley plug when using the B-cam. I purchased two plugs (p/n 00933-20850), but I have no idea where the go. Anyone know where these ar; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-05/msg00322.html (6,704 bytes)
14. Re: Solvang Caravan from SF (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:14:19 -0700; Hi Fred, I'll be at Camden and 85 tomorrow morning at 10am, got back today from the East coast -- a little jet lagged but I should be ready. As for picking up Matt, I know the ramp, we can probably s; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-04/msg00438.html (6,883 bytes)
15. 2000 upper & lower radiator hose crossref (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:54:31 -0800; I know I had this info at one time but I can't seem to find it... Does anyone have the cross-reference (gates, Goodyear?) numbers for the upper and lower radiator hoses for a 68 2000. TIA. Todd Osbor; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-03/msg00459.html (6,668 bytes)
16. Re: Checking ball-joints (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 20:51:30 -0800; Checking the ball joints on the car is straight forward, I think there is an old write-up I did at http://311s.org/ The key for ball joints is that you must unload the suspension, this is done by li; /html/datsun-roadsters/2004-02/msg00334.html (7,346 bytes)
17. Re: Voltage regulator Question (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:13:29 -0700; I replaced my regulator several years ago after a hot trip back from Shasta, didn't occur to me that the ambient temp might be near the operating temp of the stock instrument voltage regulator. As To; /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00034.html (10,563 bytes)
18. Test_tro_test (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 11:37:13 -0700; /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-10/msg00336.html (6,135 bytes)
19. Re: Screw in plugs on Solex intake manifold (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 17:36:27 -0700; The Solex manifold plugs are 1/8" British Standard Pipe thread (thanks Stan). I got some BSP to American Standard Taper Pipe thread (NPT) adapters from a Swagelok (http://www.swagelok.com), cost abo; /html/datsun-roadsters/2003-05/msg00138.html (8,691 bytes)
20. Re: Need 69 2000 Turn signal mechanism (score: 1): Author: "Todd Osborn" <trosborn@california.com>; Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:37:01 -0700; The turn signal mechansim from a '72 510 (perhaps all years) will work, you just need to swap the lever (the roadster is longer and straight). Todd Osborn San Jose, CA '68 2L DATSFUN -- Original Mes; /html/datsun-roadsters/2002-08/msg00969.html (8,049 bytes)

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